15 MOST Powerful Industrial Machines

Which industrial machine impresses you the most - one that uses lasers to slice metal or hydraulics to lift extreme weights? From lasers that can slice through metal to hydraulic shovels that can lift the weight of hundreds of cars, here are 15 of the most powerful industrial machines in operation. Kicking off the list at number 15 is the Terbium Fiber Laser located at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in the UK. This 20 kilowatt laser can emit a beam strong enough to cut through steel several

inches thick. Mounted on a robotic arm, it can handle pieces up to 10 feet across and 5 tons in weight with extreme precision, thanks to its computerised controls. The laser opens up new possibilities in manufacturing and helps UK industries stay competitive. Next up at number 14 is Big Musky, which held the record as the largest dragline excavator ever built at 13,000 tons. It stood 22 stories tall and had a bucket that could fit two buses inside. In its operating life from 1969 to 1991, Big M

usky moved over 600 million cubic yards of material - enough to build the Panama Canal twice over. This exposed 22 million tons of coal from the mine it worked on. Coming in at number 13 is the giant Wartsila RT Flex 96C marine engine. Powering the cargo ship Eemslift Hendrika, its 14 cylinders generate over 107,000 horsepower, making it the most powerful engine ever built. This allows the Hendrika to carry 11,000 containers and cross the ocean faster than other ships. Next on the list at number

12 is the Gyratory Crusher KB 63-130, two of which are being installed at the Iron Bridge project in Australia. As mineral processing machines, they will crush large rocks into smaller pieces to access the valuable ore inside. With massive crushing power, each Gyratory Crusher can process over 240,000 tons per day. At number 11 is a Ship Loader built by Beumer Group, capable of loading cargo ships at a rate of 1,000 tons per hour thanks to its conveyors and telescoping chutes. With loaders like

this, ports can service ships faster and keep global trade moving. Number 10, the Bagger 293 is one of the largest land vehicles on Earth at 315 feet tall and weighing 14,000 tons. Its giant bucket wheel at the front cuts away soil and rocks, dumping it onto conveyors during mining operations. It can move 240,000 tons a day - more material than any other machine. Up next at number 9 is the Komatsu PH-77XR drill. With over 1000 horsepower from its diesel engine, it can bore 11 inch diameter blas

t holes up to 55 feet deep in mines. Sensors monitor progress, and auto bit changing reduces downtime. Its the most capable mining drill for tough conditions. The number 8 spot goes to the Bell B57-7010 haul truck. Weighing 400 tons, it carries a 500 ton payload in its massive tray thanks to having two 2,300 horsepower diesel engines. Double wheels, four wheel drive and hydraulic steering give it manoeuvrability despite the size. Then at number 7 is the SLJ900 bridge launching machine made in Ch

ina. It rapidly instals premade sections to build bridges. Weighing 640 tons but rolling on 64 wheels, it places 30 mile spans in a single day. Next up, at number 6 is the Liebherr R9800 excavator uses two huge 4,000 horsepower engines to rapidly dig away material with its giant bucket. It delivers similar output to much larger excavators while being more manoeuvrable. Mines around the world rely on it to boost productivity. At number 5 is the Three Gorges Dam in China. Spanning the Yangtze Rive

r, this gravity dam is the most powerful hydroelectric one ever built. Its installed capacity of 22,500 megawatts makes it the biggest power station in the world. Massive turbines generate over 100 terawatt-hours per year. Coming in at number 4 is the Z Pulsed Power Facility. This electromagnetic generator creates the world's most powerful X-rays to test materials under extreme conditions. The data it provides leads to new technologies and designs for nuclear reactors, weapons, energy production

and more. The number 3 spot is held by the 16,000 ton extrusion press owned by Universal Alloy Corporation. It pushes aluminium alloy billets under intense pressures to form sturdy components used across industries. Tripled output and reduced faults, this machine exemplifies industrial power and precision. Then at number 2 is the Terex RH400, the biggest hydraulic mining shovel. Its shovel can lift 85 tons in one scoop, filling trucks rapidly. With twin engines providing 4400 horsepower, it shi

fts 9900 tons per hour, improving mining efficiency immensely. Finally, the number one most powerful industrial machine is the Taisun crane at the Raffles Shipyard in China. Specifically constructed to lift mega-modules during vessel construction, this giant crane tips the scales at 20,000 ton lift capacity - setting multiple heavy lift records already. Requiring 164,000 feet of steel cable and towering 436 feet, the Taisun ensures the shipyard's construction dominance for decades to come. From

lasers to cranes, these 15 marvels of mechanical engineering showcase the incredible power that advanced industrial machines now wield. Their capabilities continue advancing at astounding rates year after year. With excavators getting bigger, drills digging deeper, and ship engines generating more thrust - what do you think the most powerful machines 10 or 20 years from now will be able to accomplish? Share your vision in the comment section below. The possibilities seem endless when the limits

of what's physically possible keep getting shattered by human ingenuity. Thanks for watching!