Pettibone Hi-rail Freeport-McMoRan ME216

Kenyon F. Karl on 08/20/2022

Builder: Pettibone
Description: Speedswing crane, hi-rail
Type: Other
Year: 1974
Retired from Service: 2016
Note: ME216 is privately owned and is leased to the Seashore Trolley Museum

Freeport-McMoRan ME216

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History

Construction began as a log skidder, but was repurposed at the Pettibone factory as a crane for mining company Phelps-Dodge. Freeport-McMoRan acquired Phelps-Dodge in 2007. Freeport retired ME216 in 2016. This crane has a special external roll cage which reduces the cab size.

Technical Information

Engine: Detroit Diesel 4-53, Funk transmission

Weight and Dimensions

Length: 18’ 6.00"
Width: 8’ 2.00"
Height: 9’ 8.00"
Weight: 20000 lbs.

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Kenyon F. Karl on 08/20/2022