Here is an interesting story from Tim MacEwan who lives in Central British Columbia in Canada.
While working as a salesman for Douglas Lake Equipment in 2002 Tim was asked by a customer if he could supply a New Holland EC215 machine for use in the forestry industry that was going to need some major modifications doing to it. "Not a problem" said Tim and he and his team set out to complete the work in time for delivery.
At that time the New Holland EC215 was an O&K machine unlike today's machines which are built by Kobelco. The EC215 at the time was powered by 5.9 litre Cummins engine which developed 155hp.
The customers additional requirements were a new high rise forestry cab with riser, high lift undercarriage, catwalks on house, strengthened under guarding, track rock guards, and a high lift boom adaption. When all the works were completed the machine weighed in at around 31000 kg.
And here we see the high boom lift alterations that were made.
The machine started its working life in the Alberta area running a Waratah processor the likes of which are used extensively in tree felling and de-limbing operations.
This special machine had obviously made an impact on Tim and last year after a few phone calls to its owner about it Tim found out it was going to be put up for sale at a Ritchie Brothers auction and so in December he bought back the machine he had originally sold in 2002!
Tim says he has no real big plans for the machine yet and it is currently standing at a friends place that has a gravel pit, fortunately for Tim he has the blessing from his friend to come and play on her anytime he likes.
"To be honest it's just like a big toy for me but I sure do like it!" said Tim.
Thanks must go to Tim for a very interesting story and I know my readers will look forward to more of your material in the future here on the Digger blog.
