Ruston 22 RB dragline, Bought a project

I believe that the undercarriages and engines were changed in Holland, because DAF engine spares were more readily available, and the grouser type track pads gave a more stable base on soft ground.
Several of them found their way back to the UK - we christened them “magic carpets” because they travelled so smoothly - much better ride than the standard undercarriage !
Looks a really nice machine - did it come from the brick works ?
Kind regards,
Steve A.

Good to see you saving another beauty Ronan. I have decided to let someone else enjoy playing in the mud, so my 22RB will be up for sale in the near future. Great video by the way

That one is in FINE shape all the way around. If I could I left the house unlocked and that helped to turn it easier with the tracks..

Looks a good machine, I am very envious as I once bought a 22RB with great plans but time was not on my side and I had to sell it on. Looking forward to seeing the restoration. Thanks for sharing.

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Nice machine. Here in the States I learned in a 1947 22B in the mid 70s.

Is this for sale

Beautiful classic machine, high quality and built for many, many years of service when well maintaned. The saying "They don't built them anymore like this" is for shure.
In Holland many draglines were converted to a tractor (crawler) under carriage with lifetime lubricated rollers and bulldozer (Cat) type tracks and grousers,
Interparts in Hillegom converted many draglines this way. When the original engine needed a rebuilt, many were replaced with Daf 475 and 575 engines.
I have great memories working on these classic machines, happy days. Thanks for sharing, great video's!