Classic MachinesEarly development of the ripper-it started with a ‘rooter’Contrafed PUblishingMay 11, 2023March 13, 2024 by Contrafed PUblishingMay 11, 2023March 13, 2024 These days, most of us do not pay much attention to the ripper fitted to a dozer, loader or motor grader, but there is quite...
TerexThe Terex 82-50 – A Euclid TC-12 ReplacementContrafed PUblishingDecember 3, 2021September 17, 2024 by Contrafed PUblishingDecember 3, 2021September 17, 2024 Terex had very big shoes to fill when it replaced its iconic TC-12/82-80 track type tractor with the new model 82-50 in the company’s product...
Forgotten companiesForgotten companies: AtecoContrafed PUblishingAugust 25, 2021February 5, 2024 by Contrafed PUblishingAugust 25, 2021February 5, 2024 Once the number one go-to organization for tractor rippers and a myriad of other useful attachments, the American Tractor Equipment Corporation (ATECO) enjoyed major success...