Bruce’s Engineering 'n' Fabrication

16/10/2026

🔧 The tools changed, but the team stayed focused!
We put down the welders and got out the crimping tools to tackle a massive hydraulic overhaul. ⚙️📦
We were asked to lend a hand on a full-scale rebuild of a massive marine Sublifter. The team at Pyramid Engineering did an awesome job dismantling, sandblasting, painting, and reassembling the machine. Before it went back together, it was our job to strip out and replace the entire hydraulic system.
It was a true mountain of high-pressure hoses, but we got stuck in—replacing and custom-labeling every single line to make the final rebuild a breeze.
Every now and then we take some time away from building trucks to tackle unique custom engineering jobs like this one. From heavy transport modifications to high-pressure hydraulic plumbing, we’ve got your fleet covered.

01/10/2026

🛠️ Transporter Build: Before & After
From a rundown cab & chassis to a low-profile, high-utility transporter! 🛠️🚛
This project marked one of our first big steps into working on American trucks here at Bruce’s Engineering, and the team absolutely smashed it out of the park.
The goal was to transform an old, tired rig into a highly functional machine hauler. To get the absolute most out of this build, we focused on two major engineering challenges:
1. Maximizing Payload Height: We engineered the deck to sit as low as possible to the frame, ensuring our client gets every millimeter of overhead clearance available for tall machinery.
2. In-House Beaver Tail Design: We designed and fabricated a custom beaver tail in-house. This not only gave the chassis an aggressive, highly functional loading angle but also allowed us to extend the overall deck length and chassis by over 1200mm.
A True Turn-Key Build:
Not only was all the structural fabrication done entirely in-house, but our team also handled the complete setup from start to finish—including fully wiring the electrical systems and plumbing all the hydraulics for the ramps.
When a truck leaves our yard, it is completely ready to work. Got a rig or a fleet that needs a custom, start-to-finish solution? Get in touch with the team at Bruce’s Engineering today!

16/09/2026

Over the years, we’ve had loyal customers come into the shop with unique ideas for their boats. When a mate asks for a custom marine build, you don’t turn them away! 🙅‍♂️⚓That’s when the team fires up the alloy welding gear and gets to work.Check out these projects we have done over the years in alloy:🐟 A fully custom, heavy-duty alloy live bait tank built to keep the catch fresh.🚀 rocket launcher rod holder to clear the deck and maximize space

01/09/2026

Every now and then we take some time away from building trucks to tackle a few custom jobs. 🛠️✨Here’s a fresh batch of stainless steel brackets we knocked out for Fulton Hogan. The boys did a great job on these, getting them TIG welded up perfectly, followed by a clean pickle paste finish to give them that top-tier corrosion resistance.Awesome to have a team on the tools that can adapt and weld all sorts of materials to a high standard. No matter the metal or the client, the team delivers.

16/08/2026

From the old rig to the new... and a bit of movie magic in between! 🎥✨We took on the task of transferring this film set changing room box body onto its new chassis.The old main runners had seen better days and were heavily rusted, so we upgraded the framework to heavy-duty, galvanised RHS to prevent future corrosion. We also handled the tail lift installation and certification to get the truck completely road-ready. 🛠️🚚Another custom build out the door and ready for action! 🌟

02/08/2026

Here’s an awesome transformation and repurpose of a flat deck truck and a second-hand crane into a workhorse ready to lift for years to come! 🛠️🚛✨ We have been busy turning out high-spec modifications for years, and we are finally pulling back the curtain on some of our favorite custom builds.Take a look at this complete structural overhaul on a Mitsubishi Fuso Shogun. We gave both the truck and a quality pre-owned Palfinger PK 24000 crane a completely new lease on life. Every project we touch is built to last, fully compliant, and has certified (LT400) signed off to handle the heavy work safely and consistently. Whether it’s a fresh build or a repurposed upgrade, we handle heavy transport modifications from raw steel to final engineering certification. DM us or call the workshop to get your fleet upgrades underway!

19/07/2026

Turning a standard tipper into a MONSTER BIN BUILD! 👹🚛 💥 A proper blast from the past! Throwback to our days down in Kumeu with this one. We had the opportunity to take a standard tipper bin and completely transform it into an absolute beast purpose-built for the tree game.To give it the ability to move massive amounts of mulch, logs, and even the odd machine inside, a standard box just wasn’t going to cut it. The Build Highlights: 📐 The Capacity: Added massive extra-tall custom sides. 🚪 The Access: Fabricated a huge heavy-duty rear door. 💪 The Strength: Cut out the original upright rear beams and replaced them with completely new, much thicker steel to handle the serious weight and abuse.From a basic tipper to a high-volume arborist workhorse—built tough to survive the daily grind.Who remembers this one rolling out of the Kumeu yard? 👇.

05/07/2026

From tractor unit to rigid workhorse. Isuzu Giga transformation! 🇳🇿🚛We didn’t catch many photos at the start of this project, but we managed to grab one as a bare cab and chassis right after the tractor unit gear was stripped off.With a quality second-hand steel bin, new PTO pump, custom hoses, a fresh coat of paint, and a new brake cert and LT400, this setup went straight from towing to rigid. Now it’s out on New Zealand roads and straight to work.Check out the quick transformation! 👇

21/06/2026

Well it’s been a while since posting but after being asked numerous times over the years if we’re still open and still building trucks we thought we would lift the welding helmet and share a few crazy ideas and projects we have taken on over the years. First we’ll start with a old Isuzu scrap truck with its flat deck and crane looking a bit worn out. Removing all the unwanted steel and adding new tie rails both sides, paint and polish and then fresh new lt400 cert she was brought back to life and off to its new home.

16/11/2024

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A small family owned and operated transport business.
Based in Bombay, Auckland.