In The Dirt

Heavy Construction Heritage Society based in Devon, Alberta has the largest collection of vintage equipment that built the world around us as we know it. Mack sits down with Alex aka @burnoot to detail how the HCHS started, why they exist, what equipment they have, what they are doing to preserve it, how to volunteer/d

How are amphibious excavators built? What application are they built for? On this episode Mack sits down with Shamus Oshea of Oshea Equipment to talk about amphibious excavators, the business of renting equipment, and more! Learn more about Oshea Equipment here http://osheaequipment.com/ or find Shamus on social media

What is earthmoving and mining like in New Zealand? Well Mack travels around the world to find out. On this episode, Mack sits down with Richard Clark, Brand and Events manager with Terra Cat to talk all about Mack"s adventures in New Zealand. We visit all the big dirt contractors and mining companies on both North, an

How BIG is Ritchie Brothers spring auction? Well on this episode, we find out! Mack sits down with Mark McPyke, Edmonton yard refurb manager, and Rob Chappell, Regional Sales Manager for Ritchie Brothers to talk all about Ritchie Bros big spring auction in Edmonton Alberta We learn about what it takes to move thousands

Arguably Cat"s most iconic dozer, the D8, turns 100 this year alongside Caterpillar. Mack sits down with Sam Meeker, market professional for medium track type tractors (D4-D8 size), to talk about the next gen D8 which so happens to be in production the year Caterpillar turns 100 years old as a company. You won"t find a

How are buckets designed and built? Mack sits down with Ryan Parker and Fred Duling of Hensley Industries to talk everything buckets and GET. They discuss the history of Hensley Industries, engineering/designing a bucket, what makes Hensley buckets unique, ground engaging tools (GET), metallurgy of GET, designing bucke