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Benson Mines employees pose on 70 ton Bucyrus excavator

Benson Mines employees pose on 70 ton Bucyrus excavator

Seven Benson Mines employees pose on 70 Ton Bucyrus track mounted excavator. The 70 ton Bucyrus excavators were made famous for their use digging the Panama canal. Circa 1904-1910. Benson Mines, NY.

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