10B Dragshovel digging

A not very exciting video of the 1951 BE 10B dragshovel moving a clay pile from the field into the fence row, while trying not to dig below grade. The backhoe front has been refurbished, operates beautifully, and is an absolute blast to run. I was not happy with the angle from which the video was shot, account you cannot see the dumping cycle. This was my first attempt with a GoPro Hero 3 camera, which does not have a viewing screen to allow you to see what is being filmed. As of the end of 2016, the shovel front which is now mounted on this 10B and is currently be refurbished. 2017 should be the first videos' with the shovel front. I created this video with the TH-cam Video Editor ( / editor )

[@thomasbreed8270]

Actually, I found this video very exciting. I find it rather soothing to watch the operation and listen to the Buda engine purr.

[@gunslinger541541]

I love your 10b. Please keep posting videos

[@jac5344]

Thanks!

[@farmerphil]

Nice video good looking machine. I like the 10B small and easy to transport good for tight places. I live in North West IL and there is a 10B in an old quarry set up with a clam shell. Working on getting it from the original owner but for now he is very sentimental about the machine and will keep it. I fully understand, I get the same way about my stuff. Nice restoration on yours and I will never get tired of looking at this video. Phil

[@jac5344]

Thanks a bunch! Always surprised when I hear one of these machines is still hiding out somewhere. Try to convince him that it will be going to a good home. That's pretty much how I ended up with mine. Best of luck

[@bert26a]

That was awesome hope you can post more videos of your machine collection. Your 10B is such a nice looking little machine.

[@jac5344]

Thanks!

[@Northeastohio]

we use to have a 22b dragline at one time,. nice thing about those is it had a pony engine, and then the big cat, close the door on a cool day n let the engine keep ya warm.

[@jac5344]

For sure, cold weather is not too bad with the doors closed.

[@Crazyboxhead]

Very cool!
I would imagine a curling bucket would help a bit more though.
Cant wait to see future videos!

[@jac5344]

For sure, dumping range and height are very limited account the non-curling bucket. Hoped to make a shovel-front video this summer, but a frozen clutch has stalled my progress.

[@mog5858]

keep up the good work.

[@jac5344]

Thanks!

[@Drew6709]

My dad operated an 88B cable shovel for 5 years. The company also had a 22B crane for repairs on the crusher.

[@jac5344]

Running a big shovel like the 88B would have been a dream job!

[@johnnz4375]

Its a pity that I couldn’t see how you dumped the load.

[@heartland96a]

It that form they were likely pretty good at trenching and dumping the spoil along side the trench or into the lower set old style dump trucks of the day .

[@jac5344]

I was trying not to dig below grade in the video, which is why it seems kind of slow. You are correct that when digging below the surface, it can still move its fair share of dirt.

[@ryanmueller3551]

Do you still have the 22b? Great video. Can't wait till the next one

[@jac5344]

Still have it, just did some digging with the dragline bucket for the first time. Would like to make that the next video.

[@ryanmueller3551]

jac5344 cool! I have a link belt ls58 with a 1/2 yard clamshell and dragline and a 1952 bantam military truck crane with a 3/8 yard dragline

[@marilynmonroeaviationhd]

I old erie cranes too

[@UnitCrane514]

Hey where you been??? How's the restoration on the other 10B with the shovel front going?

[@jac5344]

Hey Mike, took some time away from these machines to work on my semi truck and some homestead projects. I am working on the shovel front for this machine and plan to finish it up for next season. The '37 10B is still waiting. I would actually like to find it a good home.

[@UnitCrane514]

+jac5344 i wouldnt mind a 10b

[@UnitCrane514]

Did you end up selling all your machines? What happened to the great videos?

[@dh-_1011]

Alright, man. I'm officially jealous! These bucyrus machine were made in south Milwaukee wesconsin? (Jk bout the spelling!)

[@jac5344]

They were made in S.Milwaukee. Come for a visit, I'll put you in the seat, you can put me in the seat on the main.

[@jlyon228]

do you have the chain guard that covers the retarded bicycle chain steering?

[@jac5344]

No guards on the 10B, everything is pretty much out in the open.

[@RandomInternetDog]

Doesn't seem like a very productive machine in that configuration.

[@billfitzpatrick6910]

In it's day , this was the zenith of efficiency. It was replacing crews of laborers with their picks and shovels. It was fairly cheap and easy to transport. It was marketed to small utility contractors for trenching for sewer and water service , power lines, concrete footings etc, This is the forerunner of the Case CK backhoe loaders. Once those machines became popular,, the 10 b's and others like it were no longer efficient.