Concrete Roads
and Their Construction

Advertisements xi CDI Cnevdving r.n i r, sh°veis Type “B” Erie Shovel on Road Work. Why the ERIE Shovel pays fine profits on road work BIG OUTPUT.—Erie Shovels excavate 500 to 600 cu. yds- per day, or more, in ordinary bank work- In shallow cuts from 6 in. in depth, through hard material such as old macadam, 300 to 400 cu. yds. per day, or more, leaving a perfectly level flcor bottom. TRAVELLING ABILITY—The superior digging ability of the “ Erie " is backed up by real travelling ability- It is far ahead of other shovels in both respects. The “ Erie ” climbs a 25% gradient under its own power and is easy to steer straight- It is fitted with broad Traction Wheels, crowned and rounded at the edges. WIDE CUTS.—A floor bottom 35 ft. wide can be excavated in one operation and wagons can be loaded 23 ft. from centre of shovel, or on an 8 ft. bank. LABOUR SAVING.—The “Erie" will do the work of 50 men, thus effectively solving the present labour shortage. An unequalled Steam- Shovel Compared with hand labour, any good Steam Shovel will prove to be a Money Saver. BUT there is a lot of difference in Shovels—a difference which may amount to as much as 30 or 40 per cent, of your profits- Before You Buy, In- vestigate Carefully . Get the Facts. Choose the Best Steam Shovel Convertible to Locomo- tive Crahe Write for Catalogues which give details of the Type “ B ” i-cu. yd. capacity. NOTE—We can give early delivery. For Road work the automatic grading apparatus ensures a uniformly even foundation. Sole Concessionaires for the Sale of "Erie” Shovels in the British Isles: WM. MUIRHEAD, MACDONALD WILSON & CO., LTD. Engineers and Public Works Contractors 41 PARLIAMENT STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 ’Phone: Victoria 537 (three lines) Tel. Address: Amplitude, London.