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Construction and Industrial Labors

HL-98 Hercules 21

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Construction Labor who's biggest claim to fame in Patlabor is being destroyed by Noa's Ingram in three quick cuts during the opening animation of the Original OVA Series. It can also be used for underwater operations with the addition of optional air tanks. The reference book "Patlabor Perfect Manual vol. 2" does list completely different specifications and release date for this Labor, but all latter books list the above information.

KV-98 (KV-93) Pickle

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A very early commercial Labor designed for use in construction projects in mountainous regions. The first commercial Labor to use auto-balancers. This Labor is often referred to as "Pickle-kun" in most Patlabor reference books.

SOV-9800 Nautilus

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This unmanned underwater Labor is equipped a variety of sensors such as heat detectors, infrared light camera and magnetic sensors and is operated from a ship on the surface of the water via cables which supply it's power. It was used by Shige in the Original OVA episode "The 450 Million Year Old Trap".

Asuka-SSL96 Taisyo

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Construction Labor used as a basis for the first Patrol Labor. According to reference books, this Labor had a number of problems during its release, mostly to do with the frequent repair of it's auto balancers.

HL-96 Tyrant 2000

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A popular construction Labor which can be seen on most construction project sites. This Labor came with the option of a 2000cc diesel engine.

HL-97 Bulldog

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Another common type of construction Labor. With optional equipment this Labor can be used for underwater work to a depth of 10 metres. The Labor was recalled six months after its release to repair a faulty cooling system used for its superconductor motor.

SV-99 Boxer

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Another common type of construction Labor. Developed using technology from the Advanced Vehicle Project, this Labor is designed specifically for construction work and has head mounted lights for night time work. Like a number of Labors, the Boxer can be fitted with optional equipment for shallow underwater work.

ML-98 Celkee-H10

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Undersea type construction Labor. This Labor is quite expensive due to it's titanium structure, but can go to a depth of 70 metres. It is mostly used for underwater welding and constriction. Used by local fisherman to operate the head of their fake Pleasaurus in the TV episode "Orders of the Coast Guard".

M135 Frogman

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Another undersea type construction Labor. Like a lot of undersea Labors, this one too is rather expensive. It can dive to a depth of 50 metres and due it's large oxygen tanks the operating time is much longer than most other Labors of it's type.