Transporting a brand new Cat 374 off the docks in Baltimore

Transporting a brand new Cat 374 from Baltimore to Montreal. The Cat weights 50 tons and is just under 13 feet wide!
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[@Texas40years]

At that point on the interstate where there was a merge lane, I thought "at least nobody is passing on the right". Aaannndddd there he is, mister impatient.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

See it every day 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@raezzordaze8021]

And with a cop right there to boot. Utter morons.

[@johnleake708]

Jerk drivers are every where anytime.

[@LarryKensill]

Another well done Job and Video Thanks Doug

[@37903eral]

Very professional. Very polite. Those combinations now day's are far a few between. Nice to see that sir well done.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I try!

[@Jeeper95]

Please keep doing these videos including the long ones of big moves! Not many people share heavy hual and its super interesting!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

You guys keep me going! Thank you!

[@WeavementSesestea]

This pilot car driver's 10:4s are so cookie-cutter it's hilarious. It's like he's just nodding to everything you say. I'm always impressed by your driving skill. Keep it up. Love your videos.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

A few times I questioned myself if the escort actually understood or just always replied 10-4 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@collectorguy3919]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 The driver presses a button and the radio plays a pre-recorded "10-4". Not sure whether I'm joking or not. Years ago in Chicago, a large cab company had radios with buttons for pre-recorded calls, and the constant robot chatter is enough to drive a human crazy.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@collectorguy3919 🤣🤣🤣

[@marlenellewellyn9987]

My husband is a trucker, and I rarely get to go with him. Watching your videos makes me feel like I’ve gone trucking.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you along for the ride!

[@BL-jt3qt]

Your excellent editing always makes for an enjoyable and scenic ride-along with you. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you for the comment 😊✌️

[@kevinm3751]

I used to operate a 395 and loved that beast! Interesting to watch how they are transported. I suspect the 95 cant be done in one load with tracks and house like this one, but still fascinating to watch!

[@ManxAndy]

Top driving and piloting, you made the job look easy, in horrible conditions 👍👌🇮🇲😉

[@brucepeacock6061]

I don’t believe there is no one that couldn’t Enjoy your Videos be safe

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thank you ✌️✌️✌️

[@EvanBallinger13]

Unbelievable video! I always wanted to see how a heavy haul crew worked. I especially loved all the different views! You guys work great as a team. This was the first video I've seen of yours and I will definitely watch as many as I can! Stay safe and keep killing it!

[@jdbond1990]

Big cup of coffee and this video. Good way to start the day 👍

[@butchs6099]

Its been since '93 that i hauled O.D. loads. Still got my \\\ D /// signs for Canada hanging in the garage here in Indiana. My first time getting to Montreal piers was a nightmare. Turned onto the wrong Notre-Dame street and ended up downtown with no where to go. Could see the river to my right through the buildings block by block but couldn't make the turns on just 6 axles, 3 axle beavertail. Had a small wheel loader on. Ended up at dead end with a street to the right pointing down to the river and to make the turn ended up unchaining and moving the machine on the deck then rechained. Got the funniest looks from the beat cops wearing their derby hats as i went on up Notre-Dame. Never forget that one!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Haha you’re not alone! I think we all have our story of ending up not where we’re supposed to be in some strange city!

[@doughamilton7824]

Great video Doug....really enjoyed that.....stay safe....👍🇨🇦

[@nocashnosplash]

Good job, the mailboxes on the NY 146 bring me memories 😅

[@geoffreyfox7618]

From NEW ZEALAND, keep them coming, it's very interesting and a great way to see the country 😀 👍

[@lancecluster]

Getting out of Baltimore is always interesting. I guess old seaports are normally surrounded by old infrastructure built before they expected excavators and train cars etc to be normal shipping loads.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Exactly!

[@butchs6099]

Getting out of Beyone piers is beyond interesting!

[@joelsanford]

Interesting to me that these go by truck instead of switching to another ship to go from Baltimore to Montreal.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@joelsanford don’t give them any ideas. It’s good work for me!!!

[@joelsanford]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Haha! Love the videos, very professional crew - the ships would have a hard time getting them there as clean as you do!!

[@chrisdummar8581]

These are GREAT videos for me. Your team is very impressive and professional. Thank you for sharing.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you following along!

[@woody6791]

10-4. Great vid as usual my man!! Keep it up 💪

[@JeremyM-h6d]

You should do more split camera angles, nice to see what going on in the cab too hahah anyways stay safe out their and keep the shinny side up cmon🤟🏽🇨🇦

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

But that means I gotta keep my finger out of my nose 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregbridges2365]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 🤣

[@sharonbarlow-t8u]

Cool watching you pass my house at 23:00

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Doug !! Thanks again for the ride around the country !!!! Waiting for your continued ""ADVENTURES" !!🙂🙃😉😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@sethtriggs]

Nice drive and wow I've actually driven myself on part of your route! Stay safe out there!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Small world ✌️

[@Kwobler]

Thanks. Just when i thought i was looking good in the trucking industry. MR Big balls over here haling my ex wife to her new home. Tonnage is a little off though. Ex wife is a bit heavier LMAO. Thanks for the awesome video brother keep it safe and hope to see ya on the road.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Happy to have you following along ✌️ safe travels

[@butchs6099]

Them Western Stars are nice but like a mechanic would say, "just to damn hard jumping up in and out of the cab on that first step." Thanks for your videos. Heavy haulers can get real creative doing that stuff!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Haha that high step keeps me in shape!

[@gregbridges2365]

Now that’s a nice load bet you enjoyed that one

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

My favorite load. The big easy!

[@dennismalcolm6620]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 📹 👏...ITS NICE TO SEE YOU PUT UP THE SIGN FOR ALBANY NY. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU PUT UP THE NAME OF SOME OF THE AREAS THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH....😮😊

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Now that's a pretty Cat!!

[@Shadeza1373]

Nice setup man cool skills ✌️

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thanks for all the positive comments! 😊✌️

[@justa52dodgeman65]

I really enjoy your videos Doug. Keep them comming.

[@alandouglas5563]

Last one of those I did went from Tacoma to Calgary via Kamloops, Valemount, Edmonton. The TC1 east of Kamloops is a 64,000 kg route in BC.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I don’t get out that way often enough! I sure wouldn’t mind once in a while!

[@CanandianPeriod]

Enjoying the video's, look forward to part 2 loading this monster LOL

[@justdriving2112]

interesting video. love seeing the view from the top of the sleeper. ive heavy hauled most of my life but never had the chance to use a jeep. always wondered what it felt like and how it turns.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

There’s just something kool about running a jeep and being able to back it up! ✌️

[@mikelewis4792]

Hi - nice video- if you have not done it already would it be possible to see a video explaining how your route is planned out??? Thanks!!!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s mostly the panned out by the department of transport. They tell us where we can pass.

[@bxb590]

Another great video.

[@danieldewey1056]

Well done driver!

[@kittty2005]

Leave the boom ,stick and bucket off that add 8 heavy duty winches and extra wide tracks you'd have one helluva sno cat,LOLLOL.

[@rp1645]

Man you ROCK 😊❤😊 I was going to do heavy haul after I went through ( CDS) school we had company come and talk about there and what company did. Getting us new bees to come work for them. People don't realize how big an excavator is (374) is HUGE. Just asking how do you judge the roadway with the LOW deal of heavy hauling. Your trip is a long way.😊 Thank you my big trucker friend

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Don’t let go of your goals and dreams. Heavy haul is a long patient career path but I wouldn’t want to do anything else!

[@ericsanford5639]

great job, stay safe.

[@JrFlexing909]

Setting up for a heavy load like this is all ways interesting since their is many different set up depending on the load.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Exactly. With a job like mine, I’m using a different setup every trip. Not boring!!!

[@JrFlexing909]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 The equipment you use keeps you on your toes. So you would not know what will happen and what will be used next. That is a job that can be a very interesting to do.

[@machinemoverman4614]

Nice ride Doug, I didn’t even have to get dressed, how’s that for a visual? Lol

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Thumbs down 👎 🤣🤣🤣

[@Duh6666666]

I can't believe it is that complicated to get out of a major port city like Baltimore like that. All those single lane, and twisting roads with barely any road shoulders to mention. It all looks rather challenging to me.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

These ports are mostly the same. They have been in use a long time and when originally constructed they never imagined that the size of trucks and machinery would grow to todays standards.

[@kiwidiesel]

Those three hydraulic hoses not matched and pointing downwards really grinds my gears

[@snowman374th]

American Truck simulator right here.. lmao Nice. gj driver

[@BIGDAVE5352]

That truck sound like it’s equipped with a X15 600hp Cummins with a 4000 series Allison. Great combination!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Close! 565 with the Allison

[@cidertom5140]

I’d never have an auto box never mind an Allison.

[@BIGDAVE5352]

The 3000 and 4000 Series Allison Transmission will outperform any other brand of HD & MD commercial automatic and a manual transmission period! Even though they have 6-7 gears depending on application they actually perform very well when pulling 150k lb gcvw loads. I have driven the Allison equipped truck pulling a 95k car crusher over the mountains in CA and our other truck was equipped with an 18spd. Both trucks were Pete’s with a 600 ISX 15 Cummins and the Allison performance was superior over the 18speed. It’s hard to believe but the 6 gears performance was better than the 18 speed. Fuel mileage was better too.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@BIGDAVE5352 I will argue some of that. I agree with you that the Allison is very capable. It’s doing a great job shifting smoothly even with heavy weight. However my experience with comparing to a manual is that the manual is superior. There is a short video posted on this channel where I compare the two. I ran for a week with the Allison beside the 18 speed with the exact same load and trailer configuration. Not only was he pushing me on the hills but at the end of the week de burned $500 less fuel. Some of the comparison might be lost in rear end gearing. The truck I was comparing to was running 4.10 (perfect for the weight we were pulling) . If I compared to a guy running 3.70 might be a different outcome.

[@giork2828]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407with all due respect sir, you might benefit from learning the concept of parametric study. When you compare a truck with say manual 18 4.10 driver A with another truck with auto 7 3.90 driver B, you shall not draw any conclusions about auto vs. manual, gearing ratios and so on (same for fuel consumption: it’s like saying the orange truck took more fuel than a green one). On another front, when people say a good auto will perform better than a regular manual, that’s usually a perception of the ease of operation of said transmission (or lack thereof) or an overreaction due to the surprise they have when they notice that the auto can perform “well enough”. Hope this doesn’t sound harsh; just offering my informed 2 cents. 🤘

[@christophergerischer2867]

Great video. All the way from germany

[@GarbageSean]

What a haul! But you and your team sure handled it like a pro! Now, got some questions on the truck? What year, make and model, engine and transmission? I could be wrong, but it sounds like this one has the Allison 4700 RDS 7 speed automatic! Personally, I'm an Allison guy, I just love hearing the shift patterns of Allison transmissions, especially the heavy duty Allisons. Now, I have an idea. Can you please do several completely unedited ASMR's of this rig, starting off with engine startup at the beginning, high RPM shifting from the Allison, and engine shutdown at the end? Make sure the ASMR's are completely uncut - no edits, no music, just pure engine sounds the whole way. ASMR videos help me fall asleep, and I'd love several on an Allison like this one! Please also make them as long as possible with the best audio, such as whatever camera you were using for the first few clips after describing the load, the audio from that is just amazing! For me, the longer the ASMR's the better! Please let me know ASAP, and keep on truckin'!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes exactly! Cummins 565hp with the Allison 7 speed. Thanks for the feedback. I’ll think on it for a future video

[@GarbageSean]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 sounds good buddy!! Am I correct in saying that this is a 2023 Peterbilt 567?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@GarbageSean yes exactly

[@producerk8247]

It will be interesting to see how you tied that beast down.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Sorry I kind of skip quickly through the chaining process but it’s pretty straight forward. 10 half inch chains total, 4 on the under carriage, 4 on the tracks and 2 on the engine compartment.

[@producerk8247]

Thanks for the info! @@luckybananaheavyhaul3407

[@damienvillano4044]

​@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Do you tend to overchain when the weather is bad? I move construction equipment locally and sometimes put a few extra chains due to icing conditions. To quote some other people "overkill is underrated."

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@damienvillano4044 I tend to throw a few extra chains if I know I’m going to be travelling on a particularly bad road. For example 389 going to Fermont

[@pathorsman2992]

I was just wondering how many man hours does it take for routing,permits, international border crossing paperwork etc. To finalize a load from point A to point B delivery, sure enjoy your channel Sir.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It’s complicated to calculate by the hour but we have about 10 full time office staff to keep 50 trucks moving. Sales agents, project planners, dispatchers, customs clerks, oversize permitting clerks…

[@nealfry7403]

Pretty smooth ride this time eh.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

That’s why I love these loads! The big easy!

[@johnwiesner6534]

Hey Doug- I realized while you loading that somewhere there is a beam trailer really lonely because you did not use it for the move. Also you lost out of a great exercise opportunity moving all that wood. LOL. You mentioned that you have done that route a few times. I believe that you have done that more than a few times. Have a good day.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

I don’t mind pulling a beam when I need to but these lazy easy loads are kinda nice from time to time! And yeah I’ve been doing that same Albany detour for 10 years now lol

[@josephfrycek7229]

I have always wondered why that lot was there off 95 at Baltimore Port area. I used to pick up shingles from ponca st gaf

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It is actually very accommodating. There is so much port traffic that they have set aside an oversize staging area. Very convenient!

[@Ivc406]

Good content as always you're very relaxed whilst driving,do you have any preference of the type of wagon/truck you drive meaning the make IE Mack,Kenworth, regards from Scotland safe driving as always 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🚛

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Kenworth and Peterbilt are my top two but there are a lot of good trucks out there.

[@Mach_Style]

Hows that Allison trans treating you? I loved how durable they are and they fact that they can handle just about any haul, but even with the right gears, I feel like they could never maintain speed on even the slightest hills. I can see with you probably close to 150K, it was a chore to maintain 50mph. We grossed 80 to 90K with our 550hp Cummins and Allison 4700 and Id be down in 3rd gear 40mph on a 3% grade in no time. Mean while our older eaton trucks could power up at 60 or more. The Allison sure was fun when bobtailing though. Truck felt like a rocket ship. And you cant fault the amazing off the line torque when loaded.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Exactly everything you said! Nothing can touch it taking off from a red light. But I’ve run side by side with our 18 speeds and sadly they can out pull me on the hills. As far as durability it seems to be holding up. We haven’t had any issues

[@Mach_Style]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 Glad to see it wasnt just our trucks that struggled and it is normal for the transmission lol. But yeah those allisons should never cause any issues. Probably the only automatic Id take over the automated trans if I had to pick. Best of luck out there and thanks for the videos! I'll be looking for them now and Im currently enjoying the nachogdoches series. Fantastic stuff.

[@debbiematwick3726]

Not to often you see a driver cover the glass .good on you.

[@peterduffy3871]

Interesting to see a heavy haul prime mover specced with an Allison. What was the reasoning behind that? (Still a better choice than an Eaton AutoShift)! 😂

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

First of all let me say that I disagree with the people specing trucks at Bellemare these days. The bosses are convinced that the Allison is a stronger transmission. At the moment our top 10 heavy haul drivers are all driving Allisons

[@peterduffy3871]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 not having a go at all, just curious. It’s not something we see here in Australia. Everything is a 22 Series 18 speed with the “big” heavy haulers an additional 4 speed Spicer auxiliary box.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@peterduffy3871 no problem being curious! I was just saying that this is not the perfect truck for ultra heavy.

[@peterduffy3871]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 I guess “management” knows best, right! 🤨🤣

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@peterduffy3871 🤐🤐🤐

[@johnschneider3082]

That’s quite the haul,how powerful is that tractor?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Just a 565 stock

[@rogerweaver7686]

In your opinion, who has the most trucker friendly roads( the roads themselves, the most considerate driving public, permitting and support) the US or Canada?

[@Joeyardmaster40155]

Very Intereasting, I only live about 5 Miles from the Dundalk Marine Terminal >Joe Dundalk MD.

[@charleswindsor1184]

Fun vid man, thanks Is there a 'common' (btwn countries) minimum height the bottom of low-bed trailer must be? @2.44 in video Or do you always raise it to max?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Generally I run them at about 6 inches. When height is an issue I can run it a bit lower but then you need to be more aware of stuff like train tracks and uneven ground.

[@ethanhubbard9032]

Do u guys ever work with Daily Express out of Carlisle, PA?

[@brandonhalcyon6984]

Do you have to or try to put enough chains to cover the weight? I drove a flatbed for 5 years over the road and always tried to cover the weight with chains. But this being 50 tons seems like you would need alot more chains unless those have a high rating

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes same basic rules as flatbed. But we use 1/2 inches chain so it’s rated for 11,300 lbs. I’ve got 10 chains so good for 50 tons

[@brandonhalcyon6984]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 ah i got you. Thank you for the reply

[@brandonreeves5979]

Love the video sir! You post some really cool content. How much did that 374 weigh?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Stripped down like that it’s exactly 100,000lbs. They are 150,000 fully assembled.

[@brandonreeves5979]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 oh okay! Stripped down I guessed a little over a 100,000. Well thank you for answering my question and more importantly, thank you for sharing with us some of the things that you haul. You sir truly are a bad ass and a professional at what you do!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@brandonreeves5979 I’m just a guy lucky enough to do what I love everyday (almost every day 🤣)

[@phillipagosti5963]

There’s no way you fit in the CAT scal at the TA truck stop. Did you end up scaling it anywhere?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Actually yes. I scaled this on the cat scale at the TA in Harrisburg. I’m long so we scale it in 2 shots and it doesn’t fit between the posts so just needed to back off the scale that’s all

[@joedurso5192]

With your reduced speeds, what’s an average day for you guys in miles…???

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Average would probably be about 400 miles. Really depends on how many time we need to detour off the main highway

[@friendlymods6567]

ive always wondered what it would take to load a self loading cannon onto an excavator chassis XD when im tracking around im always thinking about how its basically a civilian tank aside from a dozer.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kerrysullivan6294]

What kinda fuel mileage you get, how many hours canyou drive or mileage?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

With a load like this I can go about 10 hours on a fillup. So basically one fillup per day.

[@stevenhumphrey8203]

How does the automatic transmission do for heavy haul?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

It does the job but I still prefer a manual

[@S1k.sandhu]

I miss heavy hauling 😢 oversize loads made you feel needed on the roads

[@kennethraymer6457]

How does one get into heavy haul. I’m 64. Been driving for 40 years. Owner operator for the last 27 years. I’m selling my truck and want to get into oversized loads. Eventually heavy haul. Thanks

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

The easy answer is find companies who do oversize in your area and start applying! Be ready to start at the bottom and work your way up. Try to find a company that does small oversize as well as big stuff. That way you can work your way up without switching companies.

[@gregbridges2365]

What was your gross weight?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

164,000 lbs

[@stevenwescott1422]

Just so I heard you correctly that machine came from china??

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes it definitely did. Made in China stamped directly on the serial plate

[@alross18058]

18 speed automated?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

😞 7 speed auto

[@1D2A3Ns]

trying to think of a reason why routing didn't have you say on 88 and go 88 to 90 to 87? My only guess is weight limits on overpasses?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Because technically a separate thruway permit is required for 90

[@1D2A3Ns]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 cool info! Thanks

[@oliverheidelberg]

Somebody went to Dundalk!

[@damkayaker]

Did you say the Caterpillar chassis came off the boat from China?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes

[@joedurso5192]

Sad that Cats aren’t manufactured here

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Some still are but not all. Decatur IL, Peoria IL, Victoria TX, Little Rock AR… still producing

[@sbgalaxie]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407hello from Cat Victoria!

[@jnic2003]

Have you ever delivered to fabick cat?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

No, I only deliver to CAT dealerships in Canada

[@334cityworker]

Allison automatic?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Yes exactly

[@MEdGrant]

So Caterpillar is now building at least some of their stuff in China? Verrrry interesting.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Not just CAT. You can find any make and model on the docks

[@tristenklein5940]

Yep it’s very disappointing and disgusting these once great American engineering and manufacturing companies who invented the heavy equipment industry and built Americas infrastructure especially the Highway system decades ago now have sold out for cheap communist slave labor overseas for the last 15 years.

[@12345anton6789]

Not many Cat excavators built in the US, most of them are built in Japan where Cat has its global HQ and R&D for excavators.

[@tristenklein5940]

@@12345anton6789 if I’m not mistaken I know CAT has a large R&D and Engineering Facility in Germany also where they have transferred much of both from the US

[@12345anton6789]

@@tristenklein5940 its their main R&D for wheel excavators, they also produce a lot of them and export them all over the world

[@dwayneterrell1915]

Cool 😎😎😎

[@HVWeight]

Aww man thats an automatic 😢 great video though 💯

[@VaporheadATC]

Disappointing to know Cat makes these things in China.

[@kenhofer8063]

That’s why the president of cat makes 80.000.000 a year sources it to China

[@Misdirecting]

You're disappointing

[@VaporheadATC]

very insightful. @@Misdirecting

[@sbgalaxie]

Also made in Texas in the same factory as 395s.

[@marius2971]

Why is it disappointing? If they produced more in America, the machines would cost a few grand more.

[@tonyscavello8190]

Just because it says CAT ON THE SIDE OF IT DOES NOT MEAN IT WAS MADE IN THE GOOD OLD U.S.A, not when it comes off the boat from China where all of the heavy equipment is made now days. Then it is shipped to the U.S.A to be assembled so that they can claim that Hey made in the U.S.A.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

They are not hiding anything. It’s stamped right on the serial plate made in China

[@12345anton6789]

It’s 50 years since Cat teamed up with Mitsubishi and made Japan their global HQ and R&D for excavators. The Akashi plant in Japan is their main excavator production plant exporting excavators all around the world

[@cathybaschuk1285]

Doesn’t dockworkers help loading? Great Video ,how many miles did you run last year? You don’t Stop.

[@cathybaschuk1285]

Chinese Cat ,wow ? I knew they have plants everywhere but here ?

[@richardbause2453]

Coming onto I-90 east at SUNY Albany ,I assume you were going to go north on I-87. No shot at the boarder crossing 😮. Would of been easier to leave it on the boat 🚢, come up the Hudson to Albany then finish to Montreal 😮.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Boats cost a lot of money!!! They don’t detour to every port and drop off one cargo at a time. The boats usually only make 2 or 3 stops and it is up to the trucks and railroad to distribute the goods. Baltimore was the closest port of call for this boat.

[@richardbause2453]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407 That logistics planner must of been sleeping 😴 that day. Have friend in port of Albany that tells me that they have had cat Excavator equipment come in by ship 🚢 . Any pictures at the boarder or going up I-87?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

@richardbause2453 no other pictures for this one

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍

[@adamtaintbury]

Why not just put it on a boat up the St Lawrence river right to Montreal?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Because that would cost more than trucking it

[@danielcollins7588]

Trash can day 😂 what about bicyclists, especially 2 women riding next to each other talking? Nice job

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

ouain... c'était crissement pas une escorte du quebec ca... criss qu'on a des bonnes escortes ici ! (routieres biensur, j'ai jamais experimenté l'autre type)

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

🤣🤣🤣🤫🤫🤫

[@truenorther]

Not E-z but seems like a load that you don't have to worry about Power Lines. R. The day Cab Drivers likely saying damngot stuck behind wide load, Heh all part of the road. CB is Nice sometimes. R.

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

No excess height to this load!

[@ThumperKJFK]

✌👍

[@tomrogers9467]

Made in China? Well, there goes my expectation of Cat being a quality product!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

You might be surprised to know most brands are made overseas these days. Not just CAT

[@kenhofer8063]

Why would cat have equipment made in China?

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

Because the cost of steel in China is a lot lower and there is a lot of steel in that machine!

[@jupich9642]

Hasse chat magt😊👍

[@JohnSinquefield-p6w]

Amen to comment about China.

[@mitsnevets]

this explains why Cat closed the factory in Montgomery ILL they used to build excavators there China is making them instead

[@polarlab113]

A new cat machine from China?How does that work?Are they made in China now?what next!

[@luckybananaheavyhaul3407]

They come over by the boat load. But It’s not just CAT. You can find every make and model on the dock in Baltimore and at other ports.

[@polarlab113]

@@luckybananaheavyhaul3407my family are longshoremen in Vancouver Canada we have unloaded all kinds of equipment I didn’t know cat was making their stuff in chinawh.what kind of power in the Pete

[@KingTrump2024]

CAT made in Chy-nah ???

[@countryshaner141]

So cat excavators are made in china