This is on a property i have been appointed to cleaning up in Cincinnati, OH. Can anyone tell me about this machine?
Nobody knows? Also if anyone is interested in it, or parts of it, it is for sale. Located just east of Cincinnati, OH. The best i can tell it is a late 50's
Old cable excavator that is probably all seized up and stuck. Likely just left there when something broke. You might the HCEA web site for any interest.
Looks to be a Lorain TL-20, a 1/2 CY machine cane be rigged as a crane, shovel, dragline or backhoe. Weighs about 20 Ton. Contact Tom Berry at the Historic Construction Equipment Association 419-352-5616 the web site is: www.hcea.net With the price of steel so low, why not donate to them? They are in Bowling Green, Ohio
Yup looks to be a TL20.