going through my dad's and my pics.

dayexco · 2025-03-19T01:32:52.000Z

my dad worked for a dirt contractor in late 30's, early 40's...welded in shipyard in bremerton, wa. during ww2. came back to south dakota after war, and started his own underground biz in 1947. i feel these are some interesting pics.

Started by dayexcoMar 19, 202525 replies

dayexcoSenior MemberMay 30, 2026#21
Welder Dave said: I knew a guy that bought 6 P&H excavators with 6V-53's but they only had one muffler, if you can call it that. Drott 50 must be around a 1 1/2yd. excavator. Click to expand... i know it weighed around 53k, i "thought" it had a 42" 1 1/4 yard on it.
Welder DaveExpertMay 30, 2026#22
That sounds about right. I think the P&H's weighed around 57,000lbs.
Deere500aSenior MemberMay 30, 2026#23
Watching YouTube came up. Pretty neat dayexco
dayexcoSenior MemberJun 10, 2026#24
Deere500a said: Click to expand... please, sell that to me
dayexcoSenior MemberJun 10, 2026#25
i'm dead fooking serious...i want to buy that
Deere500aSenior MemberJun 10, 2026#26
Not mine it's a guy on YouTube need to contact.

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