Will it Start and Operate? RayGo GIANT super grader

Welcome back to the channel. I spent the May long weekend in Devon, Alberta where there is home to a massive collection of antique earth moving equipment. Among the collection is a RayGo GIANT super motor grader. In this video lets see if we can get it running and operating again?? It has been sitting 10-15 years.
There were 7 GIANTS built not including the prototype, The "Harris Blade" as we call it was the first one built followed by the 7 GIANT's. This particular machine is the last one built, serial number 7, and used to belong to Morsky Construction here in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Harris Blade still lives and is in California. 3 other GIANTS that we know of are located in South Carolina, South Dakota, and North Dakota, the other 3 we do not know if they have survived or not. If you know of one anywhere drop a comment below. RayGo Inc., was best known for its compactors, ventured into the super grader market in 1969 with the introduction of the RayGo GIANT. Weighing 53 tons, or 106,000 lbs. It featured double articulation and 2 GM 8V71 - 318-hp engines at both ends, each driving a single axle. Although it was suitable for heavy-duty leveling and reclamation of surface mines, its blade was fixed to the central frame instead of the usual circle mounting. The operator's cab was mounted on the rear frame and suspended over the rear articulated joint, giving the operator a panoramic view of the blade and the front power unit. CMI purchased RayGo in 1985. Rights to RayGo products passed to Caterpillar in 1987.
The excavators that are behind me in the intro are Hopto's, not sure how many were built but they are a unique rig also powered by twin 8V71's. We hope to get one running during our next work bee so stay tuned for that.
If you want to see more of this site head over and check out the Heavy Construction Heritage Society of Canada on Instagram.
Huge thanks to the whole gang that was out for the weekend and shared their various video angles and still photos to create this video. Alex, Matea, Nikki, Landon, Simon, Tyler and Anthony, you all shared stuff with me to make this video.
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[@edwardglamuzina3421]

I was on a job in 1976 in Valencia Ca. and another company" Eibinstiener" had one of those blades. The name tags were gone from the machine but I remember the Terex green color and the detroits. We never knew who made it,now I do. It was used to cut haul roads for scrapers. One of my all time favorite machines. Thank you for showing this. I've told people about this machine and some didn't believe me.

[@wolfguardian8312]

That's a GM TEREX Machine...

[@terrieknoll4712]

First machine my hubby operated back in the 70’s at the coal mine in Walden, Colorado

[@FutureEon]

🚜🔥😲 This grader is absolutely mind-blowing! I've never seen anything like it before. The way it moves and operates is simply mesmerizing. It's fascinating to witness such advanced machinery in action. I can't help but wonder about its capabilities and how it compares to other graders out there. This video has definitely sparked my curiosity and left me wanting to learn more. Amazing stuff! 🤩👏

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for the kind comments and for watching - it would be interesting to see how it compares to a modern Cat 24H.

[@hobens1]

I've known about twin powered scrapers all my life but this is the first twin powered grader I've seen, pretty impressive ol gal.

[@ironman3406]

It’s a unit for sure thanks for watching

[@paulkurilecz4209]

That is a beast of a machine. I love the sound of the engines.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@GokuB]

I never seen a gradter like that one before. It's cool to see it in motion.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@terryburgettburgett965]

I'm not sure but I believe that a grader that size was used mainly for open mine road maintenance

[@ironman3406]

@@terryburgettburgett965 and large land levelling jobs

[@wolfguardian8312]

It's a GM TEREX ....

[@ironman3406]

@@wolfguardian8312 no it’s a RayGo GIANT

[@dwayneroy476]

Love to see the old equipment at work . Been running equipment for 32 years. Remember running old 75 ton wabcos with v16 screaming Jimmy's when i was young and still love the sound of them . Keep up the good work and look forward to move videos!!

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

That’s awesome one heck of a machine and those detroits sound great too bad someone can’t use it more often thanks for sharing I’ve definitely never seen anything like that before just a beast wow hope you had a great memorial weekend buddy

[@ironman3406]

It’ll get used more as we get the site going and start having more regular shows there. It’s a rare unit no doubt, thanks for watching. I hope you had a good Memorial Day weekend, it’s not a holiday here in Canada. Our long weekend was the weekend prior for Victoria Day weekend.

[@Fatamus]

@@ironman3406 Well I hope you had a good Victoria Day weekend. Myself I had a good day today.😁

[@MikeAllgyer-v4h]

It has been a long time since I seen what I think was the original one built. I know a contractor from the Dakota's by the name of Don Pyle that built it using a Terex scraper and I think a Cat 16 blade to build terraces. I know he was good friends with the owners at Holland (belt loaders) and they helped him with the engineering. He also told me he sold the design to RayGo. The last time I seen Don was in 1995 in Billings, MT. I was passing through and he was there for a LICA Convention. He had the grader there on display as well as his Ford 8n converted with a flathead V8 that he used to pull a scraper. I got to know Don in the early 80's when I was a young contractor and a LICA member

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for sharing

[@COMANCHE3]

Two screaming jimmy’s in one hog! That thing should be illegal. I suffered hearing loss watching it. Great video. Definitely one of a kind

[@ironman3406]

Haha it was loud - thanks for watching

[@DieselCreek]

What a Monster! looks like some sweet ol iron hiding out there!

[@ironman3406]

Hey pal - it was a monster alright super awesome to play with. There is lots of great stuff out there plus 3 more sites with just as much at each one that will eventually get moved in. Maybe we will get it set up something like northern pike steam show eventually!! Thanks for watching bud, and for commenting.

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

Back in the 80s I worked at Ritchie Brothers in Nisku. I believe it was this unit was in the sale. Bill Graham owns or owned all of that equipment, he had the largest collection of working, antique roadbuilding equipment in Canada i believe. I have a few videos of a lot of that equipment working at a demonstration about 15 years ago.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching however this unit was not purchased at an auction it was donated to the museum by the Morsky group. Yes the show your referring to was likely in 2005 at Wetaskiwin that was a very good show.

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

@@ironman3406 The show was at the discovery center at devon. I just live in beaumont.

[@bobherman3292]

Two contractors in the states had similar machines that were "Homebuilt". Never seen them in action as they were broke most of the time or so it seemed. I believe they became obsolete when Cat introduced the 24G. I operated one of the first prototypes of the 24G in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming. This green machine has some very interesting features such as the double articulation and the two stick control for the moldboard.

[@ironman3406]

Homemade things tend to be broke down often lol - 24G or 24H? I thought the 24 came out as an H series to start its life..it’s a cool piece of history for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@bobherman3292]

@@ironman3406 In my mind (of course I'm old and memory not as good) I thought the first 24 was a G. But perhaps that was because there was no float feature in the hoist control until a couple years later. But thinking back it seems like you may be right. May your windrows be straight and elevation true. 😎

[@ironman3406]

@@bobherman3292 windrows be straight and elevations be true!! I like that thanks

[@kaimachineschannel]

Everyone have a safe & good day

[@kaimachineschannel]

cool clip, keep them coming

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

That grader is so Euclid terex,wow what a machine

[@ironman3406]

The prototype was based of TS24’s - thanks for watching

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

Hooo-boy! I found myself one hell of a great person to watch, waaaayyyy out to the West of my slice of the True North to watch! Sauce the engines, grab the liquor (or maple syrup) and I'll be here to enjoy the ride!

[@ironman3406]

Glad you found the channel, thanks for watching

[@travisgamble8765]

I used to work for SaskTel District Construction - all rural all the time and I loved it. Often we'd get called to lower or reroute an underground line deeper as they were fixing a road, building big stuff etc etc and that sound of twin 871's going all out (which they loved) reminded me of the twin motor Terex scrapers/dirt buggies. The Cats always need a D7 pushing, the Terex with twin Detroits would SCREAM through anything and laugh at the idea of needing a push. Seeing that MONSTER grade reminded me I HAD seen one like it near Grande Prairie, but not working - big iron up there. Knowing this rig once worked for Morsky made me just smile as they loved their Detroits and it was always great to be on site with them. The job got done with no bullsh*t - just tons of iron thrown at it stuff until it was done. You made me smile so much to see and hear this beast light off and WORK! I can only imagine the big jobs Morsky saved it for. Seeing you run it offset and saying why? Thank you. Wow. Good video. Gonna share it. Thanks for running a proper beast of a Green Machine! Thanks for the history! Thanks for making her work- you have to keep them working so they don't quit. You keep their hearts beating. Wow... GO RIDERS!!!

[@belaoxmyx298]

Nothing like the sound of a screaming jimmy diesel. The good old green leaker

[@robnewell6123]

What a beast! There is nothing like the sound of 2 screaming Jimmies in tandem - thanks for the demo.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@johndowe7003]

Ya @4$ a gallon running TWO Detroits would bankrupt anyone in a few days 😂 gone are the days of 5¢ diesel

[@johnkaufmann4711]

That is the coolest grander I've ever see . Awesome .

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@ahabeger]

Thanks for showing the articulation points and how it all functions! Glad something like that was preserved :D vantagetes brought me here.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching - glad they sent you over to enjoy it

[@Brad772006]

Geez! Just look at that thing. I have never seen or heard of these and it is absolutely beautiful!

[@sargentslaughter3509]

I thought it was a some kind of a Terex because of the green paint.

[@ironman3406]

RayGo used green too - thanks for watching

[@SootyMangabey.]

that's my kind of machine.. simple no computers.. nothing there but the basics.. seems it could move some serious dirt, looks like it was made from 2 Terex scrapers. would love to try my hand running one.

[@ironman3406]

Not many around lol so if you ever get a chance don’t turn it down - thanks for watching

[@okgroomer1966]

That was exactly what I thought. It's a modified pan truck

[@kaimachineschannel]

Everyone have a safe & good day

[@petermccuskey1832]

What a beast. After running a normal grader I would think that you would have to think out every movement.

[@ironman3406]

Actually wasn’t too bad - there’s less blade functions than in a normal grader - once you’ve got the steering all sorted running the blade is a lot like running the blade on a dozer. Thanks for watching

[@egomaniac247]

Man that field is like a kids tonka dream come true

[@TestECull]

Detroit 2-strokes are basically immortal. this was one of the easiest will-it-runs I've ever seen on KZbin! Gotta love screamin' jimmies. That grade is in perfect working order too. Should be preserved right as it is.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching - there was a bit of work before the cameras were turned on to make sure the engines were ok.

[@TestECull]

@@ironman3406 Oh I bet. Verifying fluid levels, making sure the racks weren't stuck, that the injectors weren't gummed up, etc. They both barked right off for ya, though, soon as they got a whiff of the good stuff and they sounded amazing under load!

[@stehan1422]

Wow, twin Detroit Diesels soundin' they're gonna tear something up...and that RayGo Giant can certainly move a lot of it...

[@ironman3406]

It certainly moves some earth - thanks for watching

[@ronniemoore1499]

My farther-in-law bought a Raygo Giant from the coal mines in Wyoming back in the 1980’s. It was serial number 18 he was told that there were 23 built. We still have it , hasn’t been started in over 30 years.

[@ironman3406]

We’re pretty certain that there are only 7 plus the prototype - can you email me a picture of it ? Email is in my bio

[@ronniemoore1499]

Sorry I don’t see your email address

[@ironman3406]

@@ronniemoore1499 [e-mail]

[@kaimachineschannel]

cool clip, keep them coming

[@tylerjordan6322]

Contraption with a Ford cab on it is absolutely amazing. Straight up one of the coolest things I've ever seen 100%👍

[@duncanbrode381]

Wow, what a completely different design compared to a traditional. LOVE the dual screaming detroits!! What a sound!

[@justjames9775]

Wouldn't take me but a few minutes to irreparably foul up my driveway with that thing.😄

[@ironman3406]

Haha thanks for watching

[@kramnoslaw4474]

But think of the fun you'd have doing it lol

[@heartland96a]

Wow such a one of a kind units all in one place and are they operational for the most part ? must be some interesting stories of how all the units were acquired

[@ironman3406]

A surprising amount of stuff out there runs yes, and lots of very unique stuff. There will be more videos to come stay tuned.

[@SH00T_TH3PUMP]

Is it tough to keep both motors in sync while operating? What if one us revving harder than the other? Do you just put your foot over both pedals?

[@ironman3406]

Kinda ran it like a scraper, both engines at full throttle unless turning. Both throttle Pedals run with one foot yes. Thanks for watching

[@RJ1999x]

Feed her some Cosby sauce!

[@Jpaydirt]

You boys are having some fun

[@ironman3406]

Hello sir - yes we had a really great time, it’s a wicked unit to operate. Thanks for watching

[@Jdigger4130]

I wanna get there in a BAD WAY!!!! Dunno who this contractor was but he sure went big!!!! COOL ODD IRON RULES! Cheers from Santa Cruz Ca

[@ironman3406]

It’s a pretty awesome place!! If your ever in AB it’s worth checking out. Thanks for watching

[@MikeT-TheRetiredColonel]

Very impressive! I've been following Diesel Creek and stumbled upon your channel, guess I'm going to have to take a look at your other videos :) Thanks!

[@ironman3406]

Hello and welcome - my channel isn’t quite as big as Matt’s over at Diesel Creek - but we all gotta start somewhere. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you’ll enjoy the stuff I publish.

[@timoakes6965]

Holy sh*t! Looks like an earth mover & a grader got together when no one was looking 👌

[@ironman3406]

Agreed - thanks for watching

[@Northern_Farmer]

That thing is so cool...I'd take thst over my pull grader...I drive by Devon lots on my waybto ritchies...I didn't know that was there.

[@jjseibert]

I have seen one in person, in the early eighties they were using it for haul road maintenance, both engines were straight piped because they got tired of replacing the mufflers. Very loud and awesome.

[@robertlee4809]

Coffee cans over the exhaust after parking it, has saved many a muffler...😂

[@jasonbabila6006]

Kinda looks like it was built with two TEREX scraper motor sections.

[@ironman3406]

The prototype was yes - but the 7 giants were manufactured as you see it in the video. Thanks for watching

[@EdStrong929]

Looks like you found Mad Max road building machine! Interesting concept with the crabbing interest of angling the blade the traditional way. Never seen one like this before. At first I thought it was designed to clear snow off airport runways back on its day!

[@ironman3406]

Haha mad max machine - I like it!! Thanks for watching

[@TheTeleboarder]

Great images of a unique workhorse in action.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

Seems there was a era in the 60’s and 70’s when manufacturers wanted bigger. Dozers, shovels, draglines, scrapers and apparently graders. In the late 40’s and 50’s it seemed R.G. LeTourneau was the leader of the pack in bigger is better. All of these machines are a tribute to the building of the infrastructure of America. Especially when I drive thru mountainous areas I think about all the surveying, engineering and finally construction of these highways and all done without the aid of computers. Thanks for sharing.

[@ironman3406]

They sure wanted big iron alright!! However so many did not survive the test of time. Thanks for watching

[@oldamericaniron5767]

@@ironman3406 I also have to ask if you’ve made progress on your 60?

[@ironman3406]

@@oldamericaniron5767 not as much as I’d like to - work has been very busy for me and has not allowed much time to work on my projects.

[@lightspeed4596]

I totally agree about R.G. LeTourneau, and the "bigger is better" era. The railroads joined in, too. Union Pacific had 8500 HP turbine locomotives built from '58-'61, and even a twin 16 cylinder built from '69-'71, known as the Centennial class, producing 6600 HP, and geared to run 90 MPH.

[@djteako]

WOW awesome to see that run. I've been there before, many years ago, and saw it sitting there. Didn't think it would still go !!!!! It's too bad the HCHS couldn't have gotten ahold of one of Syncrude's Champion 100t's to go with this collection.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

Greatest 4WD built ,as good as an averling barford 4by4

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@williambryant5946]

Wow what a beast! And run like it had just been used yesterday and parked for the night. I'm sure you was loving running that around getting to play. I know I'd enjoy it. Awesome piece of equipment. Very much worth preserving for people to see and enjoy.

[@ironman3406]

Thanks - I did enjoy very much! Thanks for watching

[@tyfrank3427]

I saw that up there, and saw it was recently worked. I was there 3 times the last week hauling stuff there. But I didn't know I would see a video of it working. Lots of nice stuff there, but it needs a little TLC. We ran the 988 loader there, but it needs a tune up and grease job.

[@ironman3406]

Hey there thanks for watching - I’ve heard some more stuff showed up in the last week. The 988 we figure has some timing issues that need to be sorted out. Thanks for hauling more great stuff in!

[@tyfrank3427]

@@ironman3406 I think the 988 needs plunger lift adjustment.

[@mariaenns5850]

Hi so how far out of Devon is this place located? We are in Edm. Thanks

[@sms14009]

Thanks for sharing. I have seen photos of these beasts but didnt know any still where running!!! Love the sound them Detroits make!!!

[@ironman3406]

Not sure how many others still are operational…. Thanks for watching

[@timchase4268]

Could you come grade are road county sucks at it. That thing would make it last forever 😂😂 sick piece of machinery 👍👍👍

[@stephendavis7616]

Hi Team, from Down Under New Zealand, that was very impressive alright. Bugger I was hoping to see how it moved slowly out of its depressions of siting for the last 15 odd years. 🙂 Very cool !

[@ironman3406]

You get to see it, just from the cab - thanks for watching

[@nunyabusiness4651]

Seen it 100 times. Detroit diesel ran hard put away wet! It doesn't matter how long they set, throw a battery on it, check its fluids and it'll start every time! Impressive every time!

[@deere7227]

Cool piece of history. Love Detroit music. Had a C6 671 power on a farm drainage plow for years

[@joelferguson8714]

I used to drive the 318 Detroit for years. Didn't know they were talking about horse power.

[@albertsewell878]

Just for a second i thaught the undercarriage of the ford truck was off of a russian object 279. Lol its not.

[@michealfarley9423]

Definitely warants a like!!! Great time with awesome equipment!! Would make one back of a snow clearing monster!!!

[@ironman3406]

I’ve had a couple other people say that too thanks for watching

[@cullenosbourn3304]

Ole Jpaydirt should try to scoop this beast up. Lord knows what he can do with this thing. It’s a monster.

[@nikson1520]

Greath machines Nice ,incredible motograder green giant 2 motors detroit

[@tootired76]

Tonka Toys made a Mighty Tonka Grader I'm sure is modeled after this one! Ive seen HUGE graders in the taconite mines in Minnesota keeping the haul roads driveable! Perhaps this machine was in a tar sand mine!

[@ironman3406]

This particular one came from a heavy civil contractor here on the prairies - I’m sure others lived in mines. I know the tonka you are referring to, Thanks for watching

[@admiraltroll5255]

These were intended as high speed dozers weren't they?

[@ironman3406]

That is one way you could look at it yes, they called them a super grader.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Coolant in the fuel tank?! How? Just how did that get in there?!

[@ironman3406]

Well tbh someone poured it in there, they made a mistake. We corrected it and all it good 👍 thanks for watching

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

​@@ironman3406 looks like you like old iron?! Perhaps you might enjoy following along as I get my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban back to daily driver condition? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5utqYmVpriBo8k

[@wolfguardian8312]

Ah yes, the GM Two Stroke 8V71 Detroit Diesel....a beautiful sound......Sure would be nice 'ta see that beautiful monster restored 'n painted in that green hue TEREX paint as a new machine....Very Cool video....Please restore this beautiful machine....How do you guys afford 'ta do all this?? Did you buy this beautiful piece?

[@ironman3406]

Its 100% all volunteer time and donations to the historical construction society where they live that make it all possible. We think that with some TLC itll look great again. Thanks for watching

[@donfredette5189]

That is one kickàss grader ,..the man that dies with the biggest toys. Winns

[@Fatamus]

I seen it now I need it.🤗🤗 No; I want two RayGo GIANT super graders. 🤯 just blew my mind. You know how to entertain. O'hwha Ma Gawd. KA-BA-BA-BOOM 🤯 Love the video 👍👍. Thanks bud. Don't look like much front wheel lean but the offset-draft looked "AWESOME". That would take about a minute and a half to get used to running that puppy and at least a two and a half man ground crew for moving fines around😉. DaHam bud that is a sweet machine

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching Dan - there is one for sale in South Carolina. Glad you enjoyed watching I sure enjoyed operating it

[@Fatamus]

@@ironman3406 I truly wish I could but I have to fix me first.

[@U.F.O.Technology]

Интересная техника.Высоко сижу, далеко гляжу.

[@kenwelch6984]

Or if u haven't heard of him yet...DIRT PERFECT, HES a dirt guy, I really think he would like to see this thing its F##KING A BEAST OF A MACHINE. Dam

[@ironman3406]

I follow his channel yes - thanks for watching

[@adventureswithchris2601]

The raygo in South Dakota is in forte Pierre south Dakota owned by A.G.E corp. It sits in the back for many years I would love to see it run or find its way into a museum, the A.G.E corp has MANY antiques I recommend looking into, give them a call

[@ironman3406]

Ive seen pictures of the yard, looks like lots of great stuff there. Thanks

[@brucelowe5116]

Awesome old machine. Musthave been designed to maintain haul roads in surface mining.

[@ironman3406]

You nailed it! Thanks for watching

[@zstangkrewson]

I have operated a lot of equipment, but this would be awesome to run!

[@rodgercottrill3342]

Imagine running it 10 hrs. Aday back when men were men

[@bobmennie3407]

Seen one like this working back about 1976 or so when highway 49 was rebuilt from jct 38 to jct 35 would plow up road bed to dry out and pack it was quite the deal

[@ironman3406]

Where about is the highway 49 located

[@Crewsy]

A steering wheel and 3 sticks. Certainly doesn't seem like a grader from inside the cab. Probably not very useful for much other than one type of work which it probably excels at but that wasn't enough to make more than 8 of them.

[@ironman3406]

To be honest its more like a scraper and a dozer had a child. Be great for large land leveling and mine maintenance. Thanks for watching

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

that would be so cool running that big grader you are so lucky lol

[@art1muz13]

I truly am glad I found this channel! You Canooks are putting out some mighty golden content ay!!

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching sir - hope you’ll tour around the channel and see some of the other good stuff we get up too.

[@neilmays6744]

It’s a Euclid derivative I think Detroit 2 stroke engines were the best built starting and running engines ever built Not the most powerful or torque champions but they would start like a gasoline and slobber and run forever

[@ironman3406]

The prototype was built using parts from TS24's, the actual manufactured ones though are not built by Euclid or Terex. Just lots of similarities.

[@wallbawden5511]

yes it live well did hat off to ya mate just love machines OH yes look at her go if it could took it would thank you the amount of dirt can push just un real

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@ronedmunds7119]

Back in the 70's Magnus Construction from Tisdale Saskatchewan had one of these. I have seen it work, and also know the operator

[@ironman3406]

This could be the same one as Morsky construction had it before we did. Maybe they bought it from Magnus?

[@jacobmoses3712]

These engines certainly do a good job turning diesel into sound. Others have said noise, but that implies unpleasant

[@deere7227]

I think what you meant was 'diesel into music'

[@wrenchbender01]

The twin stacks on a green machine was what stopped me. Hoping for some screaming jimmy! Also saw the Allison shifter at 4:58. The colour is more reminiscent of early Terex to me might be wrong tho.

[@ironman3406]

Similar color, but not Terex, lots of Terex similarities but manufactured by RayGo. The original prototype was built from TS24 parts.

[@Joe.M]

Boy! I bet that thing sucks up the fuel.

[@red66chevy]

that "ford" is a factory built piece minus the hoe. I know a local utility contractor with two in operation. for heavy work in boggy ground. ford power train and cab.

[@ironman3406]

Good to know thanks

[@rudycarlson8245]

It’s always awesome to see a old piece of equipment Come back to life! Thanks for the video!

[@ironman3406]

Thank you for watching

[@newjerseybill3521]

I bet that woke you up when the steering took a dive @11:50.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

😦......... *Literally speechless* .... Dude, that thing is insane Nathan! Glad to see you even got to run it for a while, how bad-azz is that! Can't wait to see the other treasures in that yard!

[@ironman3406]

I’ve been waiting for you to see this one, knew you’d appreciate it. Dude I was on cloud 9 and do honoured that I was the guy who got to operate it after sitting for so long. Thanks for watching Zane, hope you’re staying safe out there. Happy wrenching buddy!!

[@MilePost106]

Love this old equipment!

[@xiaomi3135]

Terbaik .......Barang Lama The Best

[@johnvcramer5517]

I was a truck driver and the company i worked for put a 6v71 Detroit Diesel in my truck with a 7 speed and i loved it.!!!!!

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

so that's where the Big Ol'e Rayco Giant Grader went to I can remember seeing it a few times once setting along the road in Alberta where I had to take a load and twice in a RB Auction flyer

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching, its still close to there.

[@raycollington4310]

Fascinating machine, thank you Ironman. I missed the year this machine was built. Do we know why it didn't catch on?

[@ironman3406]

I think one of the guys said it was a 1980 or 1981. I don’t know why, it likely had some thing to do with Raygo being acquired by CMI and then shortly Caterpillar acquiring CMI. Thanks for watching

[@johncook3817]

Great video!! I love old industrial machinery especially massey ferguson! That machine will be ideal for nipping down the shops in!

[@gabenieto3113]

As a 18 year old I wish I could've grown up in old irons hey day. still cool to see old Detroits more reliable than a Volkswagen TDI haha

[@onemansjunk01]

It's my first time here and I think iv found fitter matts long lost American brother 😂🤣😂

[@ironman3406]

Canadian brother lol

[@ericlakota1847]

That's one big koehring that's a big boy

[@wmden1]

I have seen one 6x6 grader, many years ago, that I can remember. It was standard configuration, other than the 6 wheel drive. I have never seen one with front and rear engines, and articulated steering, or that the front could be offset from the rear. It pushed that big blade full pretty handily. Very interesting. Thank you. The straight pipes on those 2 Detroits, I'm sure were rough on the ears of anybody within 100 yards of it grading.

[@ironman3406]

It’s a rare bird no doubt - thanks for watching

[@MrDozer1967]

ACCO Grader. The grader is equipped with two Caterpillar engines, one in the front with a power of 700 hp. With. and the second in the back for 1000 liters. With. The car was equipped with three axles, each with 4 wheels. The weight of the machine corresponded to the capacity - 160 tons. The width of the dump installed on it is 10 meters.

[@ironman3406]

@@MrDozer1967 the largest grader ever manufactured

[@thetwostrokerebuilder]

Wow 😮 awesome machine. Loud screaming Detroit's what 😂

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@spencersexton4036]

You got all the noise complaints in that thing😂

[@randymack2222]

I'm curious about the Rop/Fop added to the cab on the grader ( is it a factory engineering jobs,or added afterwards?

[@ironman3406]

It’s aftermarket - thanks for watching

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Was it running costs that caused it to be abandoned? It must consume a tankerful per day😂😂

[@ironman3406]

I’m not sure why it was stopped from use, it would consume some fuel I’m sure. Thanks for watching

[@robbietoms3128]

Hi thanks for the showing that grader off. There is or was one in New Zealand.i came across a video of it. Not shaw were it is ovet here or if its still going..not shaw how old the video was of it

[@ironman3406]

If you ever find out where it is of if it still exists let me know, we are trying to track down as many as we can to see how many survived.

[@johnnyallen2090]

What beauty . Iwas waiting for a hose to blow after all that idle time ...........nothing like that in Aust

[@ironman3406]

Thanks for watching

[@kristopherdavis4764]

Sweet sweet beautiful Detroit music.