Remote Controlled Tractor Shovel
Remote Controlled Tractor Shovel
Clip: 425421_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1765
Original Film: 040-088-05
HD: N/A
Location: Germany
Timecode: 00:51:38 - 00:52:27
"The world's first radio controlled shovel loader is demonstrated in West Germany. It's used in radioactive areas, can lift almost a ton and be controlled a half-mile away." Over the shoulder TLS technician standing at remote control panel in field, operating a radio-controlled tractor-shovel. MCU buttons being pressed on panel board. TLS/MSs tractor-shovel moving, scooping dirt, lifting shovel, hauling load, dumping it. CU button being pressed (lettering in German). Over the shoulder MS operator (in FG), tractor shovel (in BG).