Welcome to www.oilyhands.co.uk
Also known as www.diggers-dumpers-plant.co.uk and www.flamingskoda.com
Towable digger, excavator and backhoe website. Features Fleming Micron, Powerfab, Mantis, Benford, Roughneck, Gopher, Smalley, Tow-hoe, Standard Muscleman, Termite, Mitchell Cotts, Mini Gigant, Baromix, Euromach, Bronco, homemade and other small diggers. Links to current manufacturers such as Groupe-FCM and suppliers of plans for the Ground Hawg Homebuilt Backhoe and CDP Excavator. Includes other plant and mechanical information, Digger Bucket Page, Plant Photo Gallery, Dumper Restoration Project and useful links for Digger Spares and Repairs. Extra information and pictures to add to the site always appreciated. Also includes a section dedicated to preserving information about Johnson Machinery Limited.
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- Latest additions
- Plant Discussion Group
- Plant photo gallery
- Fleming Micron digger restoration
- Powerfab digger page
- Roughneck diggers
- Gopher micro excavator
- Smalley diggers
- Benford ME130 and Mantis digger
- Tow-Hoe and Standard Muscleman
- Mitchell Cotts digger
- Termite Micro Excavator
- Baromix Major
- Mini Gigant
- Euromach Jolly and Bronco Micro Excavator
- FCM Diggers and Backhoes
- Homemade backhoes and new towable diggers
- List of known towable diggers
- Digger buckets
- Digger spares and repairs
- Towable digger V. Mini Digger?
- Frequently asked questions
- Fleming Micron engine change
- Dumper Restoration
- Dumper Restoration p. 2
- Johnson Machinery Section
- Steelfab
- Older projects
Uni Horse Tractor | Conveyancer Fork Lift | Thwaites Nimbus | Powerfab | Thwaites Nimline | Rapier Crane
Peter is using this 1966 Uni Horse horticultural tractor in France. It now has a modern engine. The original was a BSA side valve which is currently awaiting restoration.
Conveyancer TC7G4 forklift belonging to another Peter. He would like to know more about this machine please.
The Conveyancer has a petrol engine (looks Japanese to me) which runs on Propane
The plate in the cab states Conveyancer Limited. Any info would be welcome
Thwaites Nimbus dumper which is located in Germany. Thanks to Markus for the pictures.
The Nimbus has a Petter engine and a long starting handle to reach through from the back of the dumper.
You can find more information about the Thwaites Nimbus in the Plant Discussion Group
John emailed these pictures of his Powerfab 360W digger and Thwaites Nimline dumper being put to good use
Here the Thwaites is loaded up with concrete showing that these old machines are still capable of useful work. Thanks to John for the pictures.
Thomas sent in these pictures of his dumper which has steering box problems. Anyone recognise it?
Rear view of the dumper
The steering box is of the ball bearing type and has failed due to lack of oil
Rapier yard cranes photographed by Duncan. He says "the one on the left still works". The words cast into the counterweight say that the crane can lift 6 tonnes. Note the solid rubber tyres.