Ransomes & Rapier W1500 – (dragline)

The Ransomes & Rapier W1500 is a representative example of large-scale excavation machinery known as a dragline. Designed for the demanding tasks of surface mining, civil engineering, and heavy earthmoving,…

OMZ ESH 25/100 – (dragline)

The OMZ ESH 25/100 is a heavy-duty surface mining dragline designed for large-scale excavating tasks where reach, endurance, and continuous operation are essential. Built for moving large volumes of material…

Marion 111-M – (dragline)

The Marion 111-M is a heavy-duty dragline excavator produced by the historic Marion Power Shovel Company. Designed for large-scale earthmoving tasks, the 111-M became known for its robust mechanical layout,…

P&H 9020B – (dragline)

The P&H 9020B dragline represents a class of heavy-duty surface mining machines designed for large-scale earthmoving tasks. Built on decades of experience from P&H (now part of the Komatsu Mining…

Bucyrus 1570S – (dragline)

The Bucyrus 1570S dragline is a heavy-duty excavation machine designed primarily for large-scale surface mining and civil earthmoving projects. Combining enormous reach and lifting capacity with a relatively simple mechanical…

CRCHI Slurry TBM 14m – (tunneling)

The CRCHI Slurry TBM 14m is a class of large-diameter, slurry-shield tunnel boring machines designed to excavate in soft, water-bearing and mixed-face ground conditions. Manufactured by China Railway Construction Heavy…

Herrenknecht Mixshield S-600 – (tunneling)

The Herrenknecht Mixshield S-600 represents a class of modern slurry-shield tunnel boring machines (TBMs) engineered for reliable excavation in challenging, water-bearing and mixed-ground conditions. Designed to combine precise face support…

Robbins Main Beam 8m – (tunneling)

The Robbins Main Beam 8m is a specialized structural component used in mechanized tunneling and underground excavation systems. While the name itself highlights the distinctive 8-meter length, the significance of…

Lovat DS Series – (tunneling)

The Lovat DS Series represents a family of mechanized tunneling machines developed to meet the demands of modern underground construction and mining. Designed for a range of geological conditions and…

NFM Technologies EPBM – (tunneling)

The following article explores the design, function and applications of Earth Pressure Balance Machines produced by NFM Technologies, with emphasis on where they are used, how they perform, and what…