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Video: Volvo Demolition Excavator Brings Down Metrodome

Frattalone Companies uses a Volvo EC480D HR to precisely tear down the Metrodome stadium in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Jul 1, 2014

Frattalone Companies uses a Volvo EC480D HR to precisely tear down the Metrodome stadium in  St. Paul, Minnesota. The company chose the new machine over the traditional crane and wrecking ball method due to increased safety and control. Plus, the high reach boom can switch out in less than an hour to convert to a standard use excavator.

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