This was a two crane pick with a Terex HC210 (210 ton) and a NorthWest.(unknown tonnage) I was oiling on the Terex and we were setting beams on a barge so take note on the headache ball, what does it look like to you? :beatsme After posting this thread you really cannot tell that I painted the ball like a bobber.
Just a few more pics for you guys
Are you in Milwaukee??? Awesome photos!
Yes I am
Nice pictures Cheesehead. Why do they leave rigging hanging from the whipline. Looks like it would get fouled with the mainline when walking around.
These guys crawl real slow around the site, sometime ya gotta look real hard to see if they are moving.
so what the job of the oiler on a crane like this?
Awesome pics, thanks for posting.
Wash windows, grease her up, make sure swing are is clear, proper hand signals, maybe some seat time Oiling sucks esp if you do not want to be a crane operator
The NorthWest is 150 tons. I was oiler on it for a time.
You'll get your chance sometime Brother!
Yeah, I think the Northwest is a 180D model at 150 Ton capacity as rigged. Newer model too from the paint scheme. Tough ole cranes!
Hey Crane Op. Welcome to the forum.
^^ Thanks Lashlander! I think i'm going to enjoy it here
Surfer-joe, thanks I couldn't remember the model. I agree - built solid.
wonderful pics cheesehead
Northwest crane Vintage crane, my favorite type of crane. Nice to see one still working. Never seen any set up as a lift crane, only ones were draglines.