Bucyrus 8200 Walking Dragline “ Liberty ”

The 8200 walking dragline , AKA Liberty , is the world ’ s largest dragline currently in operations . A youngster to the mining industry , Liberty weighs over nine million pounds and operates with a 160-yard bucket on a 360-foot boom boasting eight hoist , eight drag , four propel and 14 swing motors . This giant machine is close to seven stories high and can move over 250,000 pounds of earth across 200 yards in less than 60 seconds . This simple and efficient dragline is perfect for coal mining .

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