JimK
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2003
- Location
- Berkeley Springs, WV, USA
My love affair with lattice boom cranes started in 1948 when I was four years old. They were all over the place and I was there to watch!
I have been able to dig up information on just about all the different manufcaturers except Unit.
Yes, i googled the name and came up with some info, but -
Why were they so scarce?
Their design was way ahead of it's time, all the machinery was enclosed in an oil tight main casting, even the swing gears.
They used really smooth plate type clutches.
All their gears were forged and all their shafts were splined and ran on anti friction bearings.
I have some of the company's catalogs that I got at the dealer's in the 1960's.
I can't find a single listing for one on the used market, even though I can find many 1960's Lorains, Link Belts and P&H's.
I haven't seen but a few of them in my entire life.
Why is this??
Did the Operating Engineer's Union shun them because they didn't need an oiler and wiper?
If anyone has any experience or ideas I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Gawd! I can't believe that a machine made right up into the mid sixties is now a rare, hard to find An Teek!
I have been able to dig up information on just about all the different manufcaturers except Unit.
Yes, i googled the name and came up with some info, but -
Why were they so scarce?
Their design was way ahead of it's time, all the machinery was enclosed in an oil tight main casting, even the swing gears.
They used really smooth plate type clutches.
All their gears were forged and all their shafts were splined and ran on anti friction bearings.
I have some of the company's catalogs that I got at the dealer's in the 1960's.
I can't find a single listing for one on the used market, even though I can find many 1960's Lorains, Link Belts and P&H's.
I haven't seen but a few of them in my entire life.
Why is this??
Did the Operating Engineer's Union shun them because they didn't need an oiler and wiper?
If anyone has any experience or ideas I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Gawd! I can't believe that a machine made right up into the mid sixties is now a rare, hard to find An Teek!