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NZ Contractor magazine NZ Contractor magazine launched a page in 2016. The print edition of the mag dates back to 1976. We celebrate 50 years in business in 2026.

NZ Contractor magazine is a monthly magazine published principally as a membership benefit for six industry association groups including Civil Contractors NZ, Aggregate & Quarry, Crane Association of NZ, Heavy Haulage NZ and Ready Mixed Concrete Association. The magazine is available in select retail channels and Koru lounges.

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 on the Terex 82-50 heavy tractor Caption: One of the first to...
23/10/2026

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 on the Terex 82-50 heavy tractor

Caption: One of the first to be delivered, this 82-50 is involved in reclamation work in a Pennsylvania coalmine in 1973.

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Carson Contracting’s Terex 82-50 not long after delivery and working with a good bladeful of metal in Carson’s Plimmerto...
22/10/2026

Carson Contracting’s Terex 82-50 not long after delivery and working with a good bladeful of metal in Carson’s Plimmerton quarry, just north of Wellington.
All of the 82-50s that Clyde Engineering imported were equipped like this machine with ROPS cab, semi-U bulldozer and 3-shank Ateco ripper.

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (M...
21/10/2026

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (MRS)

Caption: One of the last machines offered by M.R.S. before they went out of business, a model I-105ES. This particular offering is also notable for the fact that M.R.S. also manufactured the elevating scraper as well, rather than subcontracting the job to Hancock. Rated capacity was 24 cubic yards. Machine has all the options – ROPS Cab, leveling blade, mudguards and air conditioning.

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Sneak preview of our November 2026 classic machine profile- on the Wabco 111a elevating scraper Caption: While not a Wab...
21/10/2026

Sneak preview of our November 2026 classic machine profile- on the Wabco 111a elevating scraper

Caption: While not a Wabco 111A, this custom made 1:50 scale 222F, built by your author, is the closest that you can get to one, and even this model is a modification of a larger 333FT!
It is very regrettable that no manufacturer has addressed the Wabco scraper line for potential models as your author is only aware of one other Wabco scraper model, a very expensive 339F open bowl scraper, being available.

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (M...
20/10/2026

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (MRS)

Caption: Road base formation in Tennessee, 1970, being carried out by an M.R.S. model I-95ES with matching Hancock 16 cubic yard elevating scraper. This particular machine is GM 8V-71T powered and has an optional sun canopy plus the standard front leveling blade.

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Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (M...
20/10/2026

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (MRS)

Caption: Road base formation in Tennessee, 1970, being carried out by an M.R.S. model I-95ES with matching Hancock 16 cubic yard elevating scraper. This particular machine is GM 8V-71T powered and has an optional sun canopy plus the standard front leveling blade.

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Sneak preview of our November 2026 classic machine profile- on the Wabco 111a elevating scraper Caption: Beautifully kep...
20/10/2026

Sneak preview of our November 2026 classic machine profile- on the Wabco 111a elevating scraper

Caption: Beautifully kept late model Wabco 111A of Goodman Earthmovers working in the sandy soils of the Kapiti Coast. Goodman’s have used LeTourneau-Westinghouse/Wabco scrapers for decades, and your author can attest to the fine condition they are kept in. This 111A is fitted with a factory ROPS. (Photo: Internet)

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (M...
19/10/2026

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (MRS)

Caption: The largest tractor ever built by M.R.S. was the enormous model 250 which was available with a choice of three engine & transmission combinations. This beast is fitted with a Cummins VT-12-650-CI twin turbo diesel putting out 650 horsepower which was all transferred through a Spicer manual transmission! It was designed to tow the largest available hydraulic or cable operated scrapers of the day.

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Sneak preview of our November 2026 classic machine profile- on the Wabco 111a elevating scraper Caption: With a smiling ...
19/10/2026

Sneak preview of our November 2026 classic machine profile- on the Wabco 111a elevating scraper

Caption: With a smiling Sonny Lake (of Clouston & Lake Construction) at the controls, this was the very last Wabco 111A sold in New Zealand by dealer Industrial Steel & Plant. It was photographed working on a housing development in Wainuiomata, Wellington in early 1978. (Photo: Author).

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (M...
18/10/2026

Deep dive into our archives- this time a profile from 2013 of a forgotten company- Mississippi Roading Supply company (MRS)

Caption: One of the smallest M.R.S. combinations ever offered was this I-90 equipped with an 8 cubic yard hydraulic S-90 scraper manufactured for M.R.S by Be-Ge. Even the small M.R.S. machines were well appointed and this machine is fitted with a hydraulic leveling blade. Note the good degree of visibility the operator has.

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