Will it Start and Operate? RayGo GIANT super grader
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2023
- Welcome back to the channel. I spent the May long weekend in Devon, Alberta where there is home to a massive collection of antique earth moving equipment. Among the collection is a RayGo GIANT super motor grader. In this video lets see if we can get it running and operating again?? It has been sitting 10-15 years.
There were 7 GIANTS built not including the prototype, The "Harris Blade" as we call it was the first one built followed by the 7 GIANT's. This particular machine is the last one built, serial number 7, and used to belong to Morsky Construction here in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Harris Blade still lives and is in California. 3 other GIANTS that we know of are located in South Carolina, South Dakota, and North Dakota, the other 3 we do not know if they have survived or not. If you know of one anywhere drop a comment below. RayGo Inc., was best known for its compactors, ventured into the super grader market in 1969 with the introduction of the RayGo GIANT. Weighing 53 tons, or 106,000 lbs. It featured double articulation and 2 GM 8V71 - 318-hp engines at both ends, each driving a single axle. Although it was suitable for heavy-duty leveling and reclamation of surface mines, its blade was fixed to the central frame instead of the usual circle mounting. The operator's cab was mounted on the rear frame and suspended over the rear articulated joint, giving the operator a panoramic view of the blade and the front power unit. CMI purchased RayGo in 1985. Rights to RayGo products passed to Caterpillar in 1987.
The excavators that are behind me in the intro are Hopto's, not sure how many were built but they are a unique rig also powered by twin 8V71's. We hope to get one running during our next work bee so stay tuned for that.
If you want to see more of this site head over and check out the Heavy Construction Heritage Society of Canada on Instagram.
Huge thanks to the whole gang that was out for the weekend and shared their various video angles and still photos to create this video. Alex, Matea, Nikki, Landon, Simon, Tyler and Anthony, you all shared stuff with me to make this video.
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I was on a job in 1976 in Valencia Ca. and another company" Eibinstiener" had one of those blades. The name tags were gone from the machine but I remember the Terex green color and the detroits. We never knew who made it,now I do. It was used to cut haul roads for scrapers. One of my all time favorite machines. Thank you for showing this. I've told people about this machine and some didn't believe me.
That's a GM TEREX Machine...
I used to work for SaskTel District Construction - all rural all the time and I loved it. Often we'd get called to lower or reroute an underground line deeper as they were fixing a road, building big stuff etc etc and that sound of twin 871's going all out (which they loved) reminded me of the twin motor Terex scrapers/dirt buggies.
The Cats always need a D7 pushing, the Terex with twin Detroits would SCREAM through anything and laugh at the idea of needing a push.
Seeing that MONSTER grade reminded me I HAD seen one like it near Grande Prairie, but not working - big iron up there.
Knowing this rig once worked for Morsky made me just smile as they loved their Detroits and it was always great to be on site with them. The job got done with no bullsh*t - just tons of iron thrown at it stuff until it was done.
You made me smile so much to see and hear this beast light off and WORK! I can only imagine the big jobs Morsky saved it for. Seeing you run it offset and saying why? Thank you. Wow.
Good video. Gonna share it. Thanks for running a proper beast of a Green Machine! Thanks for the history! Thanks for making her work- you have to keep them working so they don't quit. You keep their hearts beating.
Wow...
GO RIDERS!!!
That is a beast of a machine. I love the sound of the engines.
Thanks for watching
I never seen a gradter like that one before. It's cool to see it in motion.
Thanks for watching
I'm not sure but I believe that a grader that size was used mainly for open mine road maintenance
@@terryburgettburgett965 and large land levelling jobs
It's a GM TEREX ....
@@wolfguardian8312 no it’s a RayGo GIANT
What a beast! There is nothing like the sound of 2 screaming Jimmies in tandem - thanks for the demo.
Thanks for watching
Ya @4$ a gallon running TWO Detroits would bankrupt anyone in a few days 😂 gone are the days of 5¢ diesel
It has been a long time since I seen what I think was the original one built. I know a contractor from the Dakota's by the name of Don Pyle that built it using a Terex scraper and I think a Cat 16 blade to build terraces. I know he was good friends with the owners at Holland (belt loaders) and they helped him with the engineering. He also told me he sold the design to RayGo. The last time I seen Don was in 1995 in Billings, MT. I was passing through and he was there for a LICA Convention. He had the grader there on display as well as his Ford 8n converted with a flathead V8 that he used to pull a scraper. I got to know Don in the early 80's when I was a young contractor and a LICA member
Thanks for sharing
What a Monster! looks like some sweet ol iron hiding out there!
Hey pal - it was a monster alright super awesome to play with. There is lots of great stuff out there plus 3 more sites with just as much at each one that will eventually get moved in. Maybe we will get it set up something like northern pike steam show eventually!! Thanks for watching bud, and for commenting.
Love to see the old equipment at work . Been running equipment for 32 years. Remember running old 75 ton wabcos with v16 screaming Jimmy's when i was young and still love the sound of them . Keep up the good work and look forward to move videos!!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it
That’s awesome one heck of a machine and those detroits sound great too bad someone can’t use it more often thanks for sharing I’ve definitely never seen anything like that before just a beast wow hope you had a great memorial weekend buddy
It’ll get used more as we get the site going and start having more regular shows there. It’s a rare unit no doubt, thanks for watching. I hope you had a good Memorial Day weekend, it’s not a holiday here in Canada. Our long weekend was the weekend prior for Victoria Day weekend.
@@ironman3406 Well I hope you had a good Victoria Day weekend. Myself I had a good day today.😁
🚜🔥😲 This grader is absolutely mind-blowing! I've never seen anything like it before. The way it moves and operates is simply mesmerizing. It's fascinating to witness such advanced machinery in action. I can't help but wonder about its capabilities and how it compares to other graders out there. This video has definitely sparked my curiosity and left me wanting to learn more. Amazing stuff! 🤩👏
Thanks for the kind comments and for watching - it would be interesting to see how it compares to a modern Cat 24H.
Contraption with a Ford cab on it is absolutely amazing. Straight up one of the coolest things I've ever seen 100%👍
That grader is so Euclid terex,wow what a machine
The prototype was based of TS24’s - thanks for watching
I've known about twin powered scrapers all my life but this is the first twin powered grader I've seen, pretty impressive ol gal.
It’s a unit for sure thanks for watching
Detroit 2-strokes are basically immortal. this was one of the easiest will-it-runs I've ever seen on RUclips! Gotta love screamin' jimmies.
That grade is in perfect working order too. Should be preserved right as it is.
Thanks for watching - there was a bit of work before the cameras were turned on to make sure the engines were ok.
@@ironman3406 Oh I bet. Verifying fluid levels, making sure the racks weren't stuck, that the injectors weren't gummed up, etc. They both barked right off for ya, though, soon as they got a whiff of the good stuff and they sounded amazing under load!
That is the coolest grander I've ever see . Awesome .
Thanks for watching
Back in the 80s I worked at Ritchie Brothers in Nisku. I believe it was this unit was in the sale.
Bill Graham owns or owned all of that equipment, he had the largest collection of working, antique roadbuilding equipment in Canada i believe.
I have a few videos of a lot of that equipment working at a demonstration about 15 years ago.
Thanks for watching however this unit was not purchased at an auction it was donated to the museum by the Morsky group. Yes the show your referring to was likely in 2005 at Wetaskiwin that was a very good show.
@@ironman3406 The show was at the discovery center at devon. I just live in beaumont.
Two screaming jimmy’s in one hog! That thing should be illegal. I suffered hearing loss watching it. Great video. Definitely one of a kind
Haha it was loud - thanks for watching
Wow, what a completely different design compared to a traditional. LOVE the dual screaming detroits!! What a sound!
Man that field is like a kids tonka dream come true
Hooo-boy! I found myself one hell of a great person to watch, waaaayyyy out to the West of my slice of the True North to watch! Sauce the engines, grab the liquor (or maple syrup) and I'll be here to enjoy the ride!
Glad you found the channel, thanks for watching
It’s always awesome to see a old piece of equipment Come back to life! Thanks for the video!
Thank you for watching
Thanks for showing the articulation points and how it all functions! Glad something like that was preserved :D vantagetes brought me here.
Thanks for watching - glad they sent you over to enjoy it
Awesome machine!
Thanks for sharing. I have seen photos of these beasts but didnt know any still where running!!! Love the sound them Detroits make!!!
Not sure how many others still are operational…. Thanks for watching
Oh the memories of years gone by!! 🤔 Neat old school stuff! 👍
Geez! Just look at that thing. I have never seen or heard of these and it is absolutely beautiful!
By far the coolest grader video I have seen yet...😁
The music of those screaming Detroits is the only soundtrack needed! Never though I would see one of these running!👍
What a absolutely gorgeous machine!.😊
Nice film Nathan.
Thanks for posting.
Looking forward to the next session
Hey bud many thanks! Look forward to our next beer together
I have seen one in person, in the early eighties they were using it for haul road maintenance, both engines were straight piped because they got tired of replacing the mufflers. Very loud and awesome.
Coffee cans over the exhaust after parking it, has saved many a muffler...😂
what a beast of a machine - great to see it shown in use
Thank you for watching
Great images of a unique workhorse in action.
Holy sh*t! Looks like an earth mover & a grader got together when no one was looking 👌
Agreed - thanks for watching
Love this old equipment!
Two contractors in the states had similar machines that were "Homebuilt". Never seen them in action as they were broke most of the time or so it seemed. I believe they became obsolete when Cat introduced the 24G. I operated one of the first prototypes of the 24G in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming. This green machine has some very interesting features such as the double articulation and the two stick control for the moldboard.
Homemade things tend to be broke down often lol - 24G or 24H? I thought the 24 came out as an H series to start its life..it’s a cool piece of history for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch
@@ironman3406 In my mind (of course I'm old and memory not as good) I thought the first 24 was a G. But perhaps that was because there was no float feature in the hoist control until a couple years later. But thinking back it seems like you may be right. May your windrows be straight and elevation true. 😎
@@bobherman3292 windrows be straight and elevations be true!! I like that thanks
Everyone have a safe & good day
cool clip, keep them coming
My farther-in-law bought a Raygo Giant from the coal mines in Wyoming back in the 1980’s. It was serial number 18 he was told that there were 23 built. We still have it , hasn’t been started in over 30 years.
We’re pretty certain that there are only 7 plus the prototype - can you email me a picture of it ? Email is in my bio
Sorry I don’t see your email address
@@ronniemoore1499 ironman3406b@gmail.com
cool clip, keep them coming
Thanks for sharing this video with a great machines. First time I see a big machines like that 😳
Cool piece of history. Love Detroit music. Had a C6 671 power on a farm drainage plow for years
Wow what a beast! And run like it had just been used yesterday and parked for the night. I'm sure you was loving running that around getting to play. I know I'd enjoy it. Awesome piece of equipment. Very much worth preserving for people to see and enjoy.
Thanks - I did enjoy very much! Thanks for watching
I was a truck driver and the company i worked for put a 6v71 Detroit Diesel in my truck with a 7 speed and i loved it.!!!!!
Great video!!
I love old industrial machinery especially massey ferguson!
That machine will be ideal for nipping down the shops in!
That’s awesome!!!
Thanks for watching
Nothing like the sound of a screaming jimmy diesel. The good old green leaker
God I love that sound! I saw a few clips on Instagram the other day and I'm glad I found this vid
Wow, twin Detroit Diesels soundin' they're gonna tear something up...and that RayGo Giant can certainly move a lot of it...
It certainly moves some earth - thanks for watching
I’m so excited
I know you are
I truly am glad I found this channel! You Canooks are putting out some mighty golden content ay!!
Thanks for watching sir - hope you’ll tour around the channel and see some of the other good stuff we get up too.
What a beast of a machine!! ty for doing this video it was alsome!! Stay safe!!
Thanks for watching
WOW awesome to see that run. I've been there before, many years ago, and saw it sitting there. Didn't think it would still go !!!!! It's too bad the HCHS couldn't have gotten ahold of one of Syncrude's Champion 100t's to go with this collection.
Amazing
Potts Construction , out of Shellbrook Sask. had one working on hyway 44 between Glidden and Kindersley Sask in 1972, my friend Ron Letosky ran it, he could roll a pile of dirt with it and could really make it work. I think it had a 610 in front and a671 in the rear, they also had a water buggy built out of another TS24.I remember seeing another one sitting in Calgary about the same time. I remember they called it The Big Blade, never got a chance to run it, I was on a 631 at the time. I Think it was custom biult in the states, and it was not a Rayco, don;t know for sure where it came from, but it was a beast and did a great job.
So much cool equipment there
Yea there certainly is - thanks for watching
Ironman 3406,
Wow what an awesome DD powered beneath of a machine that I never knew existed. Thanks I enjoyed it. Boe
THANK YOU FOR VIDEO
Thank you for watching
That's one big motor grader totally awesome i love old equipment
Right on - thanks for watching
😦......... *Literally speechless* .... Dude, that thing is insane Nathan! Glad to see you even got to run it for a while, how bad-azz is that! Can't wait to see the other treasures in that yard!
I’ve been waiting for you to see this one, knew you’d appreciate it. Dude I was on cloud 9 and do honoured that I was the guy who got to operate it after sitting for so long. Thanks for watching Zane, hope you’re staying safe out there. Happy wrenching buddy!!
Fantastic machine, hopefully you'll get the revs right in operation.
Well dang that is a monster, love to walk around that yard
Wow nice machine 🎉❤
What a beast
Awesome!!!
Thanks for watching
You boys are having some fun
Hello sir - yes we had a really great time, it’s a wicked unit to operate. Thanks for watching
That was AWESOME!! Only other weird equipment I have ever seen was a 290 Army earth moving tractor at Fort Leonard Wood MO. 1973.
Thanks for watching im glad you enjoyed it
What a beast! Scraper meets grader mutant!!
What a beast. After running a normal grader I would think that you would have to think out every movement.
Actually wasn’t too bad - there’s less blade functions than in a normal grader - once you’ve got the steering all sorted running the blade is a lot like running the blade on a dozer. Thanks for watching
I'm glad this video popped up. What an amazing placevthsnk you for sharing. Subscribed.
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Best job ever!!!
Thanks for watching
That thing is so cool...I'd take thst over my pull grader...I drive by Devon lots on my waybto ritchies...I didn't know that was there.
Cool machine..
Thanks for taking the time to watch
Bad ass motor grader
Looks like you found Mad Max road building machine! Interesting concept with the crabbing interest of angling the blade the traditional way.
Never seen one like this before. At first I thought it was designed to clear snow off airport runways back on its day!
Haha mad max machine - I like it!! Thanks for watching
Definitely warants a like!!! Great time with awesome equipment!! Would make one back of a snow clearing monster!!!
I’ve had a couple other people say that too thanks for watching
That place kicks ass
Very impressive! I've been following Diesel Creek and stumbled upon your channel, guess I'm going to have to take a look at your other videos :) Thanks!
Hello and welcome - my channel isn’t quite as big as Matt’s over at Diesel Creek - but we all gotta start somewhere. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you’ll enjoy the stuff I publish.
Good work
Thanks for watching
Interesting machine, first I have ever seen this machine in my life. Must of been fun to operate that monster on a job sight. Thanks for the tour and demo, and I did subscribe and like, nice old iron for sure.
Thanks so much for the like the sub and the watch much appreciated
That's a lot of cubic inches on this RayGo grader,...568 x 2 Love the sound of these beasts!
That is an awesome collection some of those I have heard of some of them I haven't
There’s some rare stuff out there for sure - thanks for watching
Fast forward to 8 minutes. Guy on the stairs is a fricking mechanic
Thank for watching yes he is
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that would be so cool running that big grader you are so lucky lol
Yeah ))))))))))))))))))))0 We need full tour of this awesome machinery))))))))))))
Seems there was a era in the 60’s and 70’s when manufacturers wanted bigger. Dozers, shovels, draglines, scrapers and apparently graders. In the late 40’s and 50’s it seemed R.G. LeTourneau was the leader of the pack in bigger is better. All of these machines are a tribute to the building of the infrastructure of America. Especially when I drive thru mountainous areas I think about all the surveying, engineering and finally construction of these highways and all done without the aid of computers. Thanks for sharing.
They sure wanted big iron alright!! However so many did not survive the test of time. Thanks for watching
@@ironman3406 I also have to ask if you’ve made progress on your 60?
@@oldamericaniron5767 not as much as I’d like to - work has been very busy for me and has not allowed much time to work on my projects.
I totally agree about R.G. LeTourneau, and the "bigger is better" era. The railroads joined in, too.
Union Pacific had 8500 HP turbine locomotives built from '58-'61, and even a twin 16 cylinder built from '69-'71, known as the Centennial class, producing 6600 HP, and geared to run 90 MPH.
I have operated a lot of equipment, but this would be awesome to run!
Awesome machines and great job on the vid i had to sub after seeing this.
Thanks for watching and for subscribing
Ole Jpaydirt should try to scoop this beast up. Lord knows what he can do with this thing. It’s a monster.
Good 👍🏻 job
Thank you so much 😀
Great 👍
Thanks for watching
Wow 💪 power
That machine is such a awesome piece of history!and with it's double D's I'm sure ut will level your driveway quickly too
I have seen one 6x6 grader, many years ago, that I can remember. It was standard configuration, other than the 6 wheel drive. I have never seen one with front and rear engines, and articulated steering, or that the front could be offset from the rear. It pushed that big blade full pretty handily. Very interesting. Thank you. The straight pipes on those 2 Detroits, I'm sure were rough on the ears of anybody within 100 yards of it grading.
It’s a rare bird no doubt - thanks for watching
ACCO Grader. The grader is equipped with two Caterpillar engines, one in the front with a power of 700 hp. With. and the second in the back for 1000 liters. With. The car was equipped with three axles, each with 4 wheels. The weight of the machine corresponded to the capacity - 160 tons. The width of the dump installed on it is 10 meters.
@@MrDozer1967 the largest grader ever manufactured
I saw that up there, and saw it was recently worked. I was there 3 times the last week hauling stuff there. But I didn't know I would see a video of it working. Lots of nice stuff there, but it needs a little TLC. We ran the 988 loader there, but it needs a tune up and grease job.
Hey there thanks for watching - I’ve heard some more stuff showed up in the last week. The 988 we figure has some timing issues that need to be sorted out. Thanks for hauling more great stuff in!
@@ironman3406 I think the 988 needs plunger lift adjustment.
Hi so how far out of Devon is this place located? We are in Edm. Thanks
Like the ts32 I worked on 50 years ago, what a beast burn that fuel move that dirt, and the do get stuck. Cool !
Thanks for watching
paul ,brian,and wayne would love to see this video !!!!!
As far as I know it’s been shared with the family :) - thanks for watching
@@ironman3406 great vid keep them comin!
Oh man. Used to pull grain out of the Iowa fields with an old KW cabover on top of an 8V71. She was a beast.
They do make sweet sweet music - thanks for watching
hola gente gracias por compartir y mostrarnos esta maquina tiene mucha potencia puede mover bastante tierra se ganaron un subscriptor saludos desde Argentina
Thanks for watching glad you found the channel.
What a Beast. Hearing protection a must.
WHAT DID YOU SAY???? Sorry, I'm a little hard of hearing.
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Nice!! Love from sweden🇸🇪🇸🇪💪✌
Thanks for watching
Subscribed for the weird, huge machinery
Thank you for that much appreciated
Gotta love the screamin Detroits!!!!!
Oh yah!!! Thanks for watching
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