Big Plant : Excavators and Cranes in Action

Since 1998 Geoff Lewis has released nine programmes under the heading 'Cranes and Excavators'.

These gave a unique view of draglines, grab cranes, dozers, excavators, scrapers, dump trucks, face shovels and graders at work during the past decade. Many of these machines are now out of commission. This 5 DVD compilation of those nine programmes offers more than nine hours' viewing.

The set covers: Disc 1: Ruston-Bucyrus Disc 2: Caterpillar Disc 3: Draglines, Diggers and Bulldozers Disc 4: Black Harvest - Coal Disc 5: Dockside Cranes Geoff Lewis has drawn on his extensive knowledge of mining and earthmoving engineering to provide a knowledgeable commentary.

His programmes include footage from quarries, gravel pits, construction sites, surface coal mines and docks.

The filming is relaxed, offering machinery enthusiasts the chance to see the machines at work over several cycles.