Tim Dittmer

Construction, Reviews

Test: Bobcat E45

If you’re in the market for a new mini excavator, the Bobcat brand is well worth considering. Tim Dittmer takes a closer look at the latest E45 to see what’s on offer.
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 Reviews, Trucks

Hydrema 922D dump truck

I travelled to Palmerston North to try out a brand new Hydrema 922D articulated dump truck supplied by NZAM Machinery Sales. Infracon kindly allowed us to test the machine in its quarry, giving the ultimate range of conditions for the Hydrema to prove itself — and it did!
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 Construction, Features

Vermeer V1200 vacuum excavator

As two frayed ends of what used to be a fully-functional underground cable droop over your excavator bucket, you wonder why you even got out of bed this morning. While the tears build in the corners of your eyes (well, maybe not quite tears) you’re wondering who to blame. But maybe the digger just wasn’t the right tool for the job. Don’t worry! Vermeer has what you need so read on my fellow utility destroyers…
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