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Old 05-22-2008, 12:31 AM
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The motor is hydraulic, you can clearly see two lines leading to it in the 'Big Hammer' video. I watched the another video first and swore I saw electrical cord running into it and figures it was an electric motor with maybe an electric clutch. I believe the power cord runs the hydraulic pump that is located just behind and under the anvil.

If engineered correctly, hydraulics can be extremly efficient.
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