Underground Marble Quarry With Caterpillar 988K Block Handler - Nordia Quarry

Inside the Earth: Marble Block Extraction with the CAT 988K Block Handler
In today’s video, we take you deep into an underground marble quarry in Northern Greece, operated by Nordia, a company with decades of experience in the global marble industry. At the heart of the operation is the brand new Caterpillar 988K Block Handler, specifically designed for handling and transporting massive marble blocks with safety and precision.

This rare footage showcases a unique environment, cutting-edge machinery, and the kind of operator expertise that defines world-class quarrying operations.

🏢 About the Quarry: Nordia Marble – Leaders in the Industry
Nordia is one of Greece’s most respected names in marble extraction and processing, known for:
• High-quality marble production
• Advanced quarrying methods
• Strict safety and quality standards
• Operations in both open-pit and underground quarries

This underground site demonstrates modern, sustainable marble extraction techniques, hidden beneath the mountains of Northern Greece.

🚜 The Machine: Caterpillar 988K Block Handler
The CAT 988K Block Handler is a specialized version of Caterpillar’s powerful wheel loader, optimized for lifting and transporting oversized stone blocks — especially in marble, granite, and other dimensional stone quarries.

✅ CAT 988K Block Handler Specs:
• Net Power: 541 hp (403 kW)
• Operating Weight: ~53,000 kg
• Maximum Lift Capacity: Up to 20+ tons (with block forks)

• Key Features:
o Reinforced frame and hydraulics for lifting dense stone
o Specialized forks and block clamps
o Smooth, precise control in tight spaces
o Heavy-duty tires and axle guards for quarry environments

In the video, the experienced operator skillfully maneuvers the machine, removing large marble blocks directly from the face wall of the tunnel and relocating them for further processing.

🎥 Highlights You’ll See in the Video
• Block extraction inside the underground tunnel
• The 988K Block Handler lifting massive marble pieces
• Operator precision in confined underground spaces
• Real-time logistics of block removal and movement
• A unique look into one of Greece’s most advanced marble sites

📍 Why Underground Marble Quarrying?
Unlike surface quarries, underground marble quarries:
• Preserve the natural landscape above
• Produce highly valued, unweathered stone
• Require specialized machinery and ventilation systems
• Demand exceptional planning and precision

This operation combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver premium marble to global markets.

🎬 Watch Now – Strength, Skill, and Stone Extraction Underground
Join us in this rare glimpse inside a marble quarry beneath the earth, where the Caterpillar 988K Block Handler and a top-tier operator move tons of ancient stone with precision and ease. It’s a perfect fusion of machine power and human expertise, set in one of Europe’s most important marble-producing regions.

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