Realigning the Manawatu River
Diverting the flow of a major river to stop erosion is no easy task. RICHARD SILCOCK takes a look at an ambitious project that is...
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Scrapers reign supreme
Motorised scrapers are enjoying a huge resurgence, and the smartest earthmovers are cashing in on the productivity, and profitability, they offer. For some, such as...
Good Bye Alice TBM
Alice Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which has built two 2.4km underground tunnels on the Waterview Connection project, is dismantled and delivered to the Ports of...
Erie Steam shovel at Threlkeld Quarry
The Erie steam shovel has been fully repaired to operating status. Here is a clip of it operating at Threlkeld Quarry in 2015....
Steam Digger from the deep
The Eerie Shovel steam digger was submerged in a quarry until the 1970s and has been restored to operational capacity....
The Mississippi Road Supply Company (M.R.S)
Specialising in assembled machines, primarily for the US military, the Mississippi Road Supply Company (MRS) produced a range of motorscrapers including the monstrous Model 250,...
Eating with the fishes- thanks Tranzcarr
Tranzcarr Heavy Haulage moves big things a lot and often the loads are not terribly exciting. However, an acrylic underwater restaurant – a bit like...
Man on the move – Frank Riddell
A life-long love of driving and a passion for the industry has led to a long and enjoyable career for Frank Riddell. By MARY SEARLE...
The BBA PT Series – revolutionary new pumps
The new BBA PT Pumps are “seriously awesome” says Glenn Powell, the civil and mining territory manager north for Prime Pumps. These pumps are expected...