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April 12, 1842
Farmers' Gazette, And Cheraw Advertiser
Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina
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Committee praises Wm. S. Otis's Steam Excavator for excavating canals and roads, equating to 150 men's labor at low cost, powered by 14 HP engine run by two men, versatile in soils and mobile on rails.
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The STEAM EXCAVATOR, originally invented by Wm. S. Otis, for the purpose of excavating earth for canals, roads, &c., received the following high commendation from the intelligent committee appointed to report upon it.
"It is calculated to do the work of 150 men. Allowing for stoppages, &c., one minute is sufficient to load a car containing 1 1/2 cubic yards. This would give 900 cubic yards per day 10 hours. 'The interest on the cost, wear and tear, labor &c., is $13 50 per day, which if we call $20 per day, gives us the labor of 150 men or less than 14 cents per day each. The steam engine by which it is moved is 14 horse power, and is easily managed by two men. It works well in clay, sand, gravel, and all soils. Being placed upon a car, its position is easily changed. and advances or recedes in the manner of a locomotive as the case may require."
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"It is calculated to do the work of 150 men. Allowing for stoppages, &c., one minute is sufficient to load a car containing 1 1/2 cubic yards. This would give 900 cubic yards per day 10 hours. 'The interest on the cost, wear and tear, labor &c., is $13 50 per day, which if we call $20 per day, gives us the labor of 150 men or less than 14 cents per day each. The steam engine by which it is moved is 14 horse power, and is easily managed by two men. It works well in clay, sand, gravel, and all soils. Being placed upon a car, its position is easily changed. and advances or recedes in the manner of a locomotive as the case may require."
Here follows a more particular description which we have not room to subjoin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Steam Excavator
Invention
Efficiency
Committee Commendation
Wm. S. Otis
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. S. Otis
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Wm. S. Otis
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The Steam Excavator invented by Wm. S. Otis is commended by a committee for excavating earth efficiently, doing the work of 150 men, loading 900 cubic yards per day, costing less than 14 cents per man equivalent, powered by a 14 horsepower engine managed by two men, suitable for various soils, and movable on a car like a locomotive.