Construction & Infrastructure
Steam shovel
A steam shovel uses powered winches and a boom-mounted bucket to dig and load earth. It mechanized major excavation work before diesel and hydraulic excavators became widespread.
About this artifact
A steam shovel uses powered winches and a boom-mounted bucket to dig and load earth. It mechanized major excavation work before diesel and hydraulic excavators became widespread.
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Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: MarioModel90_1908.jpg
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License: Public domain
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