So when this huge toy comes to the site, everyone is chomping at the bit to get in the operator’s seat. This one piece of machinery can make a world of difference in the amount of gold they extract from the land around them. So these Gold Rush boys have some power behind them now. Speaking of dirt, the astronomically huge bucket can hold up to 8.5 tons of dirt. It’s at the ready to move all the dirt harboring those coveted gold nuggets. For others who are into specs, this Volvo 750 excavator comes equipped with 500 horsepower. So on Friday’s episode, fans get to see Parker deliver the Volvo Excavator to his crew on Gold Rush.įor those who know nothing about horsepower or the size load Parker’s new toy can move, let’s just say it’s a game-changer to their work. With a price tag somewhere in the half-a-million-dollar ballpark, this is one serious piece of machinery. So it appears Parker Schnabel upped the game when he rolls into the Gold Rush camp on a huge excavator. Rolling Tons of Excitement Into Schnabel Camp So age doesn’t get in the way of this third-generation gold miner knowing his way around the mining site. Needless to say, this leaves him with a lot on his plate.īut Parker’s grandfather took him under his wing when he was just a mere lad. So not only does he look out for their claim as the owner, but he also wears the hat of foreman lately. Parker Schnabel inherited grandpa’s Gold Rush mining operation. Back in 2016, the 96-year-old elder Schnabel died. The 25-year-old Parker Schnabel is young for the two Gold Rush hats he attempts to wear since the death of his much-loved grandfather, John Schnabel.

Once that gets cut-off, this section of the earth gets to keep its gold. Parker has only got one-year before his water contract runs out with the state. So without saying anything, the head of the Gold Rush team invested some money so they could beat the clock. In order to get all the gold nestled in the dirt on their site into their bank accounts, they need to move quickly. With the end of their water contract looming, time is of the essence. It seems Parker took a good look at the Gold Rush future last spring and decided to get proactive. Gold Rush: Parker Schnabel Brings Out the Big Guns No, you got a crew of adults hyped-up to go to work, thanks to Parker Schnabel’s new addition. But this isn’t the anticipation of kids waiting to play with their new train set.

Eyes light up resembling children when first seeing Santa’s offerings under the tree. The scene around the Gold Rush site starts to look like kids on Christmas morning. This new episode rolls out on the Discovery Channel Friday night with some happy miners ready to tackle the job. But it looks like the Gold Rush cast is too busy drooling over what Parker brings with him for that warning to fully sink in. Gold Rush star Parker Schnabel puts on his big boy hat to deliver a warning to his crew as he rolls into the mining site on Friday’s episode.

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