The World's Largest Digger Weighs an Astonishing 45,000 Tonnes
Andrew Robichaud — July 8, 2009 — Autos
References: swapmeetdave
This piece of machinery is absolutely massive. The world’s largest digger/trencher stands at a remarkable 215 meters long (2 1/2 football fields) and weighs a ridiculous 45,000 tonnes.
The sole purpose of this behemoth is to dig; that’s it, that’s all. It is self-propelled (I don’t know how you’d move it any other way) and can dig up to 10 meters per minute (I’m at about 8 or 9…not).
This beast of a machine is larger than a load of buildings we see everyday and it is extremely beneficial when somebody needs to get to the “bottom” of something.
The sole purpose of this behemoth is to dig; that’s it, that’s all. It is self-propelled (I don’t know how you’d move it any other way) and can dig up to 10 meters per minute (I’m at about 8 or 9…not).
This beast of a machine is larger than a load of buildings we see everyday and it is extremely beneficial when somebody needs to get to the “bottom” of something.
Trend Themes
1. Gigantic Machinery - The trend of building enormous machines presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative products that can tackle large-scale projects efficiently.
2. Advanced Digging Technology - The trend of developing cutting-edge digging technology opens doors for companies to create more powerful and efficient digging equipment for various industries.
3. Self-propelled Machinery - The trend of self-propelled machines allows for the development of innovative solutions for industries that require powerful equipment that can navigate autonomously.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by exploring how to optimize large-scale digging operations using advanced machinery and autonomous technology.
2. Mining - In the mining industry, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more efficient and powerful digging equipment to support large-scale excavation projects.
3. Infrastructure Development - The infrastructure development industry can leverage the trend of gigantic machinery and advanced digging technology to improve the efficiency and speed of construction projects, especially for digging foundations and tunnels.
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