[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.

Aug 1, 2011
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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