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Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile o Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile of GarWood from 2013 - a 'forgotten company'⁣
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Caption: GarWood CT191 Tipdozer fitted to an Allis-Chalmers HD-19 track type tractor.⁣
As well as being useful for ditching & shaping, the Tipdozer could adjust its angle of penetration to optimise its use in different types of soil. Downside was that all adjustments were manual and required a bit of effort on the part of the operator.
It's our 50th birthday in October.⁣ As part of the It's our 50th birthday in October.⁣
As part of the celebrations we asked Richard Campbell our machinery expert- the man who has been writing for Contractor for 26 years- to name his top 10 machines. Here they are.⁣
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Number seven – the Wooldridge TCS scraper⁣
While none of these machines were ever imported into New Zealand, I saw a restored example at work in the USA some years ago. It was really ugly, but, had a charm all of its own. Even more dangerous to operate than the lever-steered LeTourneau C Tournapull, the Wooldridge TCS (and later model TCY) were steered by a length of roller chain around the scraper kingpin. You can only imagine what happened if the chain gave way at speed. Even so, there is something about them……⁣
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Caption: The Wooldridge TCS had a face only a mother could love, and therein lies its appeal! With its front panelling removed, this photo clearly shows the unique roller chain steering system (just in front and below of the operator’s feet). Mack Wooldridge was a contemporary of R.G. LeTourneau and designed and built a lot of motor scrapers before selling his company to Curtiss-Wright. But his designs were not widely popular. The Wooldridge TCS held 18 cubic yards and was normally powered by a Cummins diesel engine. Revving this monstrosity with a cable must have been a nightmare.
Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile o Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile of LaPlant-Choate from 2013 - a 'forgotten company'⁣
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Caption: LaPlant-Choate made a fairly extensive range of tractor equipment.⁣
This shot shows a Caterpillar D8 with one of LaP-C’s towed rippers.⁣
The tractor is also fitted with a LaPlant-Choate blade frame, distinguished by its curved arch, a noticeable spotting feature of LaPlant-Choate equipment.
It's our 50th birthday in October. ⁣ As part of th It's our 50th birthday in October. ⁣
As part of the celebrations we asked Richard Campbell our machinery expert- the man who has been writing for Contractor for 26 years- to name his top 10 machines. Here they are.⁣
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Number six – the Euclid TS-14 scraper⁣
Since it first made an appearance in 1960, the Euclid (later Terex) TS-14 has been a stalwart of New Zealand earthmoving. Over 200 of its various versions have been sold here and it has been used from North Cape to the Bluff. Despite their rather rough riding characteristics (compared to a Caterpillar 627), they have been a favourite of fleet users and owner operators alike, making the machine a natural for my top 10. (It was a toss-up between the TS-14 and TS-24).⁣
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Caption: Responsible for reshaping vast tracts of New Zealand’s landscape, the Euclid (later Terex) TS-14 was, during the 60s and 70s, the backbone of many contractors’ and owner-operators’ bulk earthmoving fleets. This example, owned by Oldfield Earthworks of Masterton is a model 7UOT. The somewhat rough-riding TS-14 evolved over the years into several different versions, but it’s the oldies that really get my attention. Another great machine.
Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile o Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile of  LaPlant-Choate from 2013 - a 'forgotten company'.⁣
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Caption: Climbing a stockpile at a sand & gravel plant, this Caterpillar RD-8 is fitted with a LaPlant-Choate model B-8 bulldozer. The mounting method is one favoured by LaPlant-Choate and used widely on both angledozers and bulldozers.
From the archives- our February 2013 classic machi From the archives- our February 2013 classic machine profile- of the International-Harvester TD-25 tractor ⁣
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Caption: The author’s last tractor & scoop before he went on to motor scrapers.⁣
This is a TD25C belonging to Taylor & Culley and it is towing a Caterpillar 463G cable scraper.⁣
I took this shot at Mangaweka, 1975, just before I put the tarp on her for the night and dug out the tracks. She was a very reliable tractor and never fitted with a blade.⁣
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