Outstanding project, a new type of project. Very nice mining model, keep it up!

The model started out its life as a Komatsu-Demag H255S. Here's a link:
http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/h255sgallery.html
The majority of the adjustments that were made were to the cab, boom, and stick.

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-Justin

"Everyone's Goal Is To Mine More Coal!"
PAmining
http://www.youtube.com/user/PAmining

The counter weight on a Demag 185 can be of both verssions. The early models had the sloping rear while the latter models had the counter weight like the 255/3000 The metal tracks makes such a difference and propper Demag Yellow. 10/10.

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That really is a great looking model, a big improvement on the standard NZG model, i love those old DEMAG colours. Cant wait to see the final post!

I think we should give Sal some credit on this one and not just the new owner.
Good job sal.

Jake

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"Building the future!"

I felt compelled to provide some accurate information to this post;

The Demag H185 was introduced in 1983.

Although the H185 NZG model was not the best, it is a reasonably accurate rendition of the early H185s.



By the way; Sal, you have a lot of talent for such a young guy!!

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Please use this before clicking "post"??? You may be surprised with what you see!

That was my error, I meant to say early 80s; bumped the wrong button by accident Sorry about that, but that's correct, the 185 was introduced in the 80s.

The NZG model is really pittful. Of course, you can't blame NZG, this was their first big shovel model they ever made. I wish they made a more updated version though.

I'll tell you, one of the hardest parts about doing this project was to find the specs on the machine (luckly I did get them). Demag never had any dealerships in the US. Any mine company who wanted to buy a Demag excavator delt directly with Germany. The 185 and 285 were the best sellers worldwide by far.

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-Justin

"Everyone's Goal Is To Mine More Coal!"
PAmining
http://www.youtube.com/user/PAmining

Rossco,
I stand defeated on that one. But I'm not worried, its only the counterweight. As for the air filter, Komatsu movied it up onto the deck when they bought Demag out.

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-Justin

"Everyone's Goal Is To Mine More Coal!"
PAmining
http://www.youtube.com/user/PAmining

Randy,
There were a few BIG companies that dealt in supplying Demag shovels and other mine equipment in the US and Canada. Companies like Wajax made it easier for mine companies to order their machines through a certified dealer, rather than deal directly with the company. 90% of the time, this was the case with Demag. I can name a lot of companies right here in PA that bought their Demag's (H95's , H285's, and H185's) directly from Germany.
As I said before, there were never any "Demag only" dealerships in the US. You may have miss understood my statment, and I'm definiatly not the best at explaining things. By this I mean a dealer that dealt only with Demag and supplied only Demag (like at Cat dealer). It wasn't like a Cat or Komatsu dealer, where you could drive down and see new H30's and H55's on the lot. This wasn't the case. There were dealers that dealt with, supplied parts, and could order you Demag excavators, but never any private Demag stores/dealerships.

Now, as for if Demag had any private Demag stores/dealerships in Europe, I honestly don't know.

This would also explain why its been so hard for me to find an origional Demag baseball cap to wear. They must have made them, and I'd love to get one

Hope this clears it up for you!

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-Justin

"Everyone's Goal Is To Mine More Coal!"
PAmining
http://www.youtube.com/user/PAmining

Nice work Sal.
As for Demag/Komatsu Mining dealers in the US, British dealer, KMG have recently supplied a couple of PC5000s to the coal mining belt. Had the offer to go and do a feature on them for Earthmovers, but would have to pay my own way
Paul