I have no details on this piece, this big and bizarre looking ditch digger. It must have been a sight to see working. Seen at the Pioneer Acres Museum in Alberta Canada. Sorry, I am new here and unable to post images. The picture http://www.bigdoer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSCF2910-640x479.jpg The article http://www.bigdoer.com/3701/old-thi...tion-machinery-pioneer-acres-museum-irricana/ Chris “BIGDoer” We invite your comments! Chris and Connie: Off the beaten path. Hiking - Adventure - History - Exploration http://www.bigdoer.com
I can post pics now - the Monster... Chris “BIGDoer” We invite your comments either here or on our website. Chris and Connie: Off the beaten path. Hiking - Adventure - History - Exploration http://www.bigdoer.com
It looks like a keystone skimmer but with a bucket digger attachment.
Someone mentioned on our website that it was a Ruth Dredger. That seems to fit and ours looks like examples that come up on a Google search. Mystery solved. Chris “BIGDoer” We invite your comments either here or on our website. Chris and Connie: Off the beaten path. Hiking - Adventure - History - Exploration http://www.bigdoer.com
Here is a short history of the unit. http://www.constructionequipment.com/ruth-dredger-served-niche-market Looks like it was very handy in its day.
Ruth Dredger video ( low to average quality...but better than nothing ) http://youtu.be/XSkMnZCRrzo
made when men were men and the world was a better place,thanks.Very interesting site, good luck