What a Ripper!
Since 1984, Norm Engineering has designed & built earthmoving attachments for tractors, mini loaders, skid steers, track loaders, excavators, backhoes & telehandlers. As an Australian manufacturer, Norm Engineering understands the tough Aussie environment and have built our buckets to withstand its harsh conditions.
Norm’s established reputation as the leading 4-in-1 bucket manufacturer in Australia has been achieved through simply listening to customers and producing tough, quality-built products. As modern machines become increasingly more powerful, Norm Engineering targets the Australian market through stronger attachments that are more adaptable and can handle demanding conditions. This ability to listen to customers and follow the forever changing industry is what lead Norm Engineering to manufacture the famous Norm Front and Rear Rippers.
In comparison to the 1950’s, new block sizes within the residential construction sector are currently around one-third to one-quarter of the size. It is also important to note that the average pre-existing blocks are shrinking due to urban consolidation and lots being sub-divided. Some say that forever changing Aussie household preferences are to blame for the shrinkage as most households are now demanding lower maintenance homes and developers are simply meeting the market. However, is it also said that the core reason behind these size reductions is due to government urban consolidation policies dating back in the early 2000’s. These include the implementation of urban growth boundaries (UGBs) around Australia’s cities, more restrictive zoning policies and minimum density ratios.
Norm’s Ripper’s were originally designed in the 2000’s due to a large customer demand within the residential construction industry. As it was no longer viable for builders to cut and level these smaller blocks with a drot, the perfect solution was the Norm Engineering Front and Rear Rippers. These custom-built attachments can be left on your machine permanently, no need to detach as they have been designed to not impact your machines departure angle and can be used as a stabilizer to increase down pressure when post-hole boring. Incorporating one of Norm’s Rippers with your Skid Steer set-up will significantly increase your overall abilities and provide additional stability to your machine.
Combining Norm’s Hydraulic Rear Rippers with your Skid Steer is a must have for any serious earthmoving service provider. Over the past 38 years, Norm Engineering has established strong and long-lasting relationships with many of our customers, if you’re serious about increasing your machines capabilities, contact us on 07 3376 3177 or click here to see the full range of Australian hand-built attachments.
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