Welcome to www.diggers-dumpers-plant.co.uk

Also known as www.oilyhands.co.uk

Fleming Micron diggerWebsite with towable digger, excavator and backhoe information. Features Fleming Micron, Powerfab, Mantis, Benford, Roughneck, Gopher, Smalley, Tow-hoe, Standard Muscleman, homemade and other small diggers. Links to current manufacturers such as Groupe-FCM, Hubei, Dig It and suppliers of plans for the Ground Hawg Homebuilt Backhoe and CDP Excavator. Includes other plant and dumper information, construction and mechanical projects, Plant Photo Gallery and useful links for Spares and Repairs. Extra information and pictures to add to the site always appreciated. The website now includes a new section dedicated to preserving information about Johnson Machinery Limited.

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Towable digger and plant related pages

Clio AltracSite Overview. What are a load of rusty old diggers doing on the web? Fleming Micron diggerDetails of my Fleming Micron digger restoration project. Operators manual, technical info and pictures including the Manor Micron and Michael's Fleming Micron.
Powerfab, digger, excavatorPowerfab digger information. Original sales literature, operators manual, interesting pictures and Honda engines link. Roughneck towable diggerRoughneck 2000, 2000T, 2600T digger pictures and history of this British built machine. Technical information and owners manual.
Johnson 2HG dumperMy  active Johnson 2HG Dumper restoration project. See progress to date and technical information for the dumper and Petter PH1 diesel engine. Gopher Digger, excavatorThe Gopher towable excavator. Pictures and original sales literature for this unusual digger.
Smalley diggerThe Smalley towable digger. Pictures, history, video and driving tips. Mantis digger, Benford ME130Mantis Micro Excavator also known as the Benford ME130, information, pictures and owners manual.
Digger spares and repairsSpares and Repairs - page with useful links for hydraulic parts, pumps, engines and information to keep your diggers and dumpers working. Groupe-FCM diggers, excavators, backhoesDiggers from Groupe-FCM. Development history and current production models including walk behind digger.
Mitchell Cotts diggerMitchell Cotts Environmental A less well known 360 degree towable digger. Manor Micron diggerList of known digger manufacturers from the 1980's and 1990's.
Homemade backhoe, homemade diggerHomemade diggers and links to Ground Hawg and CDP excavator plans. Also includes current manufacturers like Groupe-FCM, Hubei and Digalot. Tow-Hoe, Toe-Hoe, Standard-Muscleman, digger, excavator, backhoeToe-hoe digger, also known as Standard Muscleman. Pictures, original sales literature, technical information and operators manual.
Fleming Micron - Honda engine changeFitting the new engine on my Fleming Micron. Johnson Machinery, 2HG dumperNew section of the website charting the history of Johnson Machinery Ltd with several interesting PDF's, sales literature, technical information and pictures of surviving machines.
O and K digger, excavator link to Photo GalleryPlant Photo Gallery. Loads of pictures of interesting diggers, dumpers, plant, cranes, forklifts and mixers.  

Other mechanical, construction and experimental projects

Home made derrick craneHome made derrick crane. The old fashioned wooden crane I built to help with some dry stone walling. Concrete imprinting rollerExperimental concrete imprinting roller My cheap and quick alternative to brick paving.
Suspension bush repairSuspension Bush Renewal Sthil strimmer repairStihl Strimmer Repair
Fiat X1/9Rust and restoration, rust and retribution - my tale of Fiat X1/9 ownership Levant Mine, CornwallLevant mine, Cornwall.  Rough guide, pictures and steam engine video
Zip tie plastic repairSewing with zip ties. One of my slightly crazier projects! Go-cartHomemade Go-Cart
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