Classic MachinesEuclidA big brute of a machineContrafed PUblishingFebruary 8, 2024 by Contrafed PUblishingFebruary 8, 2024 Euclid’s S-18 motor scraper is an excellent example of the old adage, “if it looks right, it probably is right”, and went on to form...
ContractorA big brute of a machineContrafed PUblishingDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by Contrafed PUblishingDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Euclid’s S-18 motor scraper is an excellent example of the old adage, “if it looks right, it probably is right”, and went on to form...
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...
Forgotten companiesForgotten companies: Bucyrus-ErieContrafed PUblishingFebruary 20, 2018September 23, 2024 by Contrafed PUblishingFebruary 20, 2018September 23, 2024 The Bucyrus-Erie Company was world famous for its range of face shovels, draglines, cranes and other mining and quarry equipment. However, it also made a...