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There is still some level of aesthetic consideration given to industrial equipment. Compare the sleekness of the cab and bodywork on a new frontloader with tha
by cc438 12y ago
There is still some level of aesthetic consideration given to industrial equipment.
Compare the sleekness of the cab and bodywork on a new frontloader with that of an 80's model.
New: http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Caterpillar/C10346217?$cc-g$ http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Caterpillar/C10346217?$cc-g$
Old: https://core-assetnation.netdna-ssl.com/auction_media/57245/279812/large/EQ57245-0001-1402068975377.jpg https://core-assetnation.netdna-ssl.com/auction_media/57245/...
Most industrial machines have reached a point of utility that there has to be a way to signal "this is the new one" because we are wired to think that "new" means "better".
- alricb 12y agoSome of the frontloader's sleekness is aesthetic, but it's also more functional, with a better view for the driver and no distracting bars in his front FOV.