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Weighing in at a staggering 14,200 tons, the Bagger 293 has a bucket wheel that is over 21 meters in diameter and can shift an astonishing 240,000 tons of material per day. This engineering marvel was developed specifically to access lignite coal in Germany, fulfilling vast energy demands for households.

A Glimpse into Bagger Engineering

The Bagger 293 is the result of innovative engineering, with its construction taking five years and costing around $100 million. Its design integrated high-grade materials, and the operational efficiency ensured that only a handful of operators were required to manage such a massive machine. However, its sheer size is also a logistical challenge, requiring up to three weeks for repositioning on the mining site.