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Mike shows the very first step of building a Powston machine or attachment: cutting the steel.
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After steel parts are cut, sharp edges and stray bits are ground off at three finishing stations at the Powston factory, so burrs do not get in the way of the robotic welders.
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Mike lines up the first three Powston excavators at the factory and compares the 6.5 ton PE65 and the 8 ton PE80, with more on the way.
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Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IlhVB9PoAU (20 min)
Mike is in China checking that the Powston PE80, an 8 ton excavator, is exactly what his customers should receive. The day before, he reviewed the 6.5 ton PE65 he ordered, and he is also looking at larger machines on order.
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In part two, Mike repeats the lift test on a different Powston mini skid steer, an older style without the new lift mechanism, with a coworker standing on the platform for counterweight.
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