r/machinesinaction 2d ago

Back in Time with Big Brutus: Kansas Coal Titan

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5 Upvotes

Once the second-largest electric shovel on Earth, Big Brutus now sits proudly in Kansas, ready to amaze anyone who dares to stand beside it.


r/machinesinaction 2d ago

Trees go in, chips fly out. This thing is a beast — don’t blink! 👀

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23 Upvotes

Brace yourself for next-level destruction 🚧
A tree enters... and woodchips rain down! 💪

💬 Ever worked with one of these monsters?


r/machinesinaction 12h ago

Eli Janney’s 1873 invention that changed the game.

1.5k Upvotes

No bolts, no hammers—just a satisfying mechanical clunk that locks two massive railcars together.


r/machinesinaction 14h ago

It's ASMR heaven for your eyes and brain!

220 Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 1d ago

Grease Comes in Colors! Are You Using the Right One?

1.8k Upvotes

Grease comes in colors for a reason! Don’t ruin your gear with the wrong one. Blue = water-resistant. Red = high temp. Learn the rest!


r/machinesinaction 1d ago

Pipe end closing with induction heating!

1.1k Upvotes

A glowing ring of energy is heating the pipe end with surgical precision using induction heating — a process that brings metal to forging temperatures without contact!

⚙️ Why it’s cool:

  • Zero flames. Pure energy.
  • Melts metal in seconds.
  • Looks like sci-fi but it's real-life engineering.

🛠️ Used for:
Creating pressure-tight seals on pipes in industries like aerospace, automotive, and plumbing.


r/machinesinaction 1d ago

Fully Automatic Silage Baler

544 Upvotes

Watch this high-efficiency silage baler and wrapper compact and seal forage in seconds...


r/machinesinaction 2d ago

Forklift certified

4.4k Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 1d ago

Why Do You Think These Guys Scratch Tires Like Cats!

376 Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 1d ago

Interesting! Wish I knew what else was going on here!

378 Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 2d ago

Fast and furious in a CAT 980 💨

1.2k Upvotes

Tight corner, high speed, raised bucket — what could go wrong?


r/machinesinaction 2d ago

Perfect Results – CNC at Work!

1.7k Upvotes

CNC machines are basically the backbone of modern manufacturing, and this clip shows why.


r/machinesinaction 3d ago

You call it a rope? It's a cable...

3.8k Upvotes

This machine spins steel into strength!


r/machinesinaction 4d ago

"We could never construct the pyramids, even with today's tools.”. Today's tools:

3.9k Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 5d ago

And I can't have plastic straw?

4.3k Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 5d ago

Digging a trench.

1.3k Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 6d ago

Best post apocalyptic rig ever! ☠️

2.3k Upvotes

That kid is the luckiest kid on earth, dad is giving him a proper childhood...


r/machinesinaction 6d ago

Slide Hammer Hack That Makes Bearings Vanish!

471 Upvotes

Got a stuck bearing? This slide hammer trick works like magic!


r/machinesinaction 6d ago

A true logistics hero that moves the machines of war!

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16 Upvotes

You’ve probably seen tanks on the move, but ever wonder how they get there without tearing up roads or wearing out tracks? Enter the M1070 HET A1—a massive 8x8 transporter with 700 HP and armored cab, built to haul 70-ton machines through terrain that would break most trucks.


r/machinesinaction 6d ago

Big Bud 747: The Tractor That Made History

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30 Upvotes

With 3,200 Nm of torque, an 8-foot tire setup, and a 24-liter V16 engine, Big Bud 747 is not just big—it’s brilliantly built. Here’s how it all came together.


r/machinesinaction 7d ago

Caterpillar Sixty Crawler at Work! 🔥

1.9k Upvotes

Here’s the legendary Caterpillar Sixty back in the field, doing what it was built for. No electronics, no fancy buttons—just raw diesel power and engineering from a different era.


r/machinesinaction 8d ago

That truck just did a move that would make any drift car jealous!

5.4k Upvotes

r/machinesinaction 8d ago

Shiny chrome, clean lines, and raw power!

1.7k Upvotes

💬 Who else loves seeing heavy gear on the move like this? Drop your trenching tales or fav hauls below!


r/machinesinaction 7d ago

RITE 750 Earthquake: American-Made Tractor Legend

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6 Upvotes

There’s only one RITE 750 Earthquake in the world—and with 750+ horsepower, 8 wheels, and a name like “Delta Force,” it’s the king of tractor torque.


r/machinesinaction 9d ago

This Train Just Keeps Going… and Going… and Going 🚂💨

2.1k Upvotes

How Many Wagons? Someone Did the Math!


r/machinesinaction 8d ago

Is it a ship? A plane? Both?

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17 Upvotes

Explore the Soviet ekranoplan that stunned U.S. satellites—an experimental war machine flying just above water with Cold War firepower.


r/machinesinaction 9d ago

Steam, smoke, and pure chaos — this isn’t your average locomotive.

1.1k Upvotes

Forget train horns at crossings—this one sounds like it’s warning of the apocalypse.