17/09/2026
๐จ UNLOCKING THE ARCHIVES: EPIC 3-DAY SALVAGE OPERATION! ๐จWeโve had to sit on these photos for a couple of years, but now that the dust has finally settled, we can officially share this absolute battle against the elements!We originally got called out to assist with this 25-ton Komatsu excavator because of a rock stuck in its track. But Mother Nature had other plans by the time we arrived, heavy rainfall caused the levee wall holding back a dam to burst. The excavator was completely submerged and totally inoperable. It instantly turned into a high-stakes salvage mission.Here is how we beat the mud and water over 3 brutal days:The Setup: Huge shoutout to our friends at Slingshot! Together, we dug out the machine and ran massive pumps around the clock to stop the area from flooding.The Mechanical Fix: This allowed us to release the sun gears so the tracks could free-spin.The Heavy Armor: We used a 35-ton Cat excavator to lift the boom, while a D10 Dozer skull-dragged the Komatsu out of the abyss.The Finale: Once it was on solid ground, our friends at AM Cranes stepped in to lift and load the machine so it could be delivered straight to the repair shop.Massive teamwork, heavy iron, and zero giving up. Looking back, this is still one of the wildest recoveries we've ever done. Huge thanks again to everyone involved! ๐๐ช