RB Cranes is the successor company to Ruston-Bucyrus, RB International and RB Lincoln plc. RB Cranes was created in 200? following the demise of RB Lincoln plc. When it comes to mobility and reliability, the name Ruston Bucyrus is nothing short of legendary. Rustons constructed their first excavator in 1874 and the name Ruston-Bucyrus was formed in 1931 when the excavating interests of Ruston & Hornsby, of England were allied to those of Bucyrus-Erie, of the USA who produced their first machine in 1881!