Ursa Major (excavator)

The Ursa Major is the largest dragline excavator currently in use in North America. Its bucket is 160 cubic yards, and it has a 360-foot boom. It weighs a little less than 15 million pounds.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Modern Marvels: Earthmovers
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