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The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of HCEA's new museum.

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Historical Construction Equipment Association Opens New Museum

HCEA cuts the ribbon on their new home for the machines of yesteryear.

Sept. 22, 2025

A Model R-11 loading snow in Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 1940s. Note the hydraulic boom raise cylinder. The window posters advertise the Spring Flower Show, March 10-15, admission only $1.20.

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Nelson Iron Works Loaders

Aug. 20, 2025

A penny for your thoughts, young man. Old-equipment shows aren’t just for adult enthusiasts; they help expose kids of all ages to the marvels of antique machinery and give them an education about it in hopes of nurturing long-term interest toward equipment industry careers.

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The Caterpillar Centennial and Equipment History

June 16, 2025

This model TC3 illustrates perhaps the best-known LeTourneau crane, the Tournacrane, powered and propelled by a Tournapull prime mover. Its descendants were produced into the late 1960s.

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History of the Tournacrane

May 14, 2025

The 3500-TC Mobile Crane. (Manitowoc Form No 12-57, 1959)

Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Manitowoc Trailer Crane

April 21, 2025

Restored 1984 Mack R Model Walk-Around

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Truck Enthusiast Restores 1984 Mack

March 27, 2025

The unique scraper wheel steering is demonstrated by what is believed to be a 1MDT-6SH. Rated at 10 yards, it was powered by an International Harvester TDRM diesel.

The Evolution of Euclid's Motor Scrapers

Jan. 28, 2025

Athey tractor with tarps

History of Athey Tractor Company

Dec. 17, 2024

Virginia Department of Transportation image from the Edgar Browning Collection, HCEA Archives.

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Form-Riding Concrete Paving Spread

Nov. 22, 2024

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