Menzi Muck M545x spider excavator climbs my hill

PG&E hired this contractor to install new power poles in my area. He owns and operates a Menzi Muck m545x spider excavator. He charges $1200/hour, and paid $1M for this Swiss machine.
The slope is about 70-80%, or 35-39 degrees.
The operator pushes with the telescoping dipper, while operating the 4 wheel motors at the same time. Note the tool caddy on one of the outriggers, which anchor the machine while the dipper takes another bite.

[@kaimachineschannel]

*great video*

[@dweidemann]

Nice video. That’s a wild piece of machinery!

[@dfk8881]

Thx, Dave. Too bad you missed it.