Umberto ACCO super dozer

[Phillip Simms]

I am a member of HCEA Canada. I am writing an article titled "The Super Dozer Race". I would like to obtain detailed information about the giant ACCO dozer of Italy such as the specific series of Caterpillar engines in it, description of the CAT transmissions, fluid capacities, length, width and height dimensions, width of track shoes, and tractor weight without the balde and ripper. Thank you

 

[Anonymous-0]

There is some info in Giant earthmovers an illustrated history but no real specifics other than that it's 1300 HP, 183 tons, two stories tall and about 40 feet long from blade to ripper. I know the undercarriage for it was made by Berco as there is a picture of it in the Berco track manual. It was built in 1980 along with the Acco grader which was by far the biggest ever built. I'm not sure either machine was ever used after the job in Libya was cancelled because of political reasons. Dave