Dragline

[Ruakina cat]

Hi spent some time looking at this forum and think it is one of the best out there. Worked on the 10RB all summer to try and bring it back life for a show that was on close to where it was delivered new. The RB was new in 1968 to a local county for genrule work in the rivers and bridge work pile driving. The rebuild required cab to be removed and jib dismantled and a full sand blast and paint. The brakes had new linings and ropes put on. The paint colors are from the factory code so should be right and was done in 2 pack.

 

[robin yates uk]

you have done an excellent job,:notworthy:drinkup

 

[D6 Merv]

Good to see you over here ruakina, a lot of good storys and info on here.
Take it your Rua Mudgeways son ?? Never knew Rua, but heard a lot about him from a old boss of mine many moons ago, the late ken Anderson ex ggh taumurunui. If you ever get kens book its a great read about caterpillars and machinery in general.
cheers merv :drinkup And that RB is bloody neat mate !

 

[IronworkerFXR]

WoW that is a very nice restoration.

 

[JDOFMEMI]

That is a sharp looking little dragline there. Looks like it just shipped from the factory. Maybe even a little better with the shine on it.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[drunkgman]

thats a very tidy restoration job, im new to this site and operate a hitachi KH100 dragline down in christchurch, not many draglines left working now in NZ