[VIDEO] Restoration Story: What Made the 1954 F7 Euclid Scraper 'Cutting Edge'

Dean Wack explains how he refurbished a 57-year-old Euclid F7 scraper and how its hydraulics distinguished the machine in its day. Find out where to see antique machines like this work in September.

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Find out when and where you can see historic construction equipment work and meet the restorers at the next Historical Construction Equipment Exposition.
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