8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2006

BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 000-50858

Delaware
(State of Incorporation) 39-0188050
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

P.O Box 500

1100 Milwaukee Avenue

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53172

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(414) 768-4000

(Registrant's Telephone Number)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events

On March 8, 2006, Bucyrus International, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors had approved a three-for-two stock split of the Company's Class A common stock, to be effected in the form of a stock dividend of one share of the Company's Class A common stock for every two shares outstanding. The record date for the stock split is March 20, 2006 and the payment date is March 29, 2006. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares. The Company also announced its intention to increase its quarterly dividend amount to $0.05 per share per quarter following the stock split. A copy of a press release containing additional information regarding the stock split and the increase in dividends is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
_________	____________________________________________________________

99.1	Press Release of the Registrant, dated March 8, 2006, announcing
	the stock split and dividend increase.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

By:	/s/ Craig R. Mackus
	_____________________________
Name:	Craig R. Mackus
Title:	Chief Financial Officer, Controller
	and Secretary

Dated: March 10, 2006

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information, contact Kent Henschen, Director – Marketing & Corporate Communications Tel: 414-768-4626 Fax: 414-768-4474 khenschen@bucyrus.com www.bucyrus.com

BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANNOUNCES

3 FOR 2 STOCK SPLIT

South Milwaukee, WI – March 8, 2006 – Bucyrus International, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a three-for-two split of the company’s Class A common shares, payable on March 29, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 20, 2006. The Board of Directors also authorized a 30% increase in the quarterly dividend, to $.05 per share per quarter, for dividends payable after the date of the stock split.

“We are pleased that our board of directors authorized this stock split,” said Timothy W. Sullivan, President and CEO. “This will create additional market liquidity for our stock. With the 30% increase in the quarterly dividend, this act reflects our focus on enhancing shareholder value.”

In connection with the stock split, each holder of Bucyrus International, Inc. Class A common stock will receive one share of Bucyrus Class A common stock for each two shares of such stock owned. Cash will be distributed in lieu of fractional shares. New shares will be issued by the company’s transfer agent, and will begin trading on the Nasdaq National Market on a split-adjusted basis on March 30, 2006. Following the stock split, the company will have approximately 32 million shares outstanding, based on the number of shares outstanding as of February 28, 2006.

About Bucyrus International, Inc.

Bucyrus is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large-scale excavation equipment used in surface mining. Bucyrus machines are used throughout the world by customers mining copper, coal, oil sands, iron ore and other minerals. An important part of the company’s business consists of aftermarket sales in support of its large installed base (almost $12.5 billion based on estimated current replacement value) of machines that have service lives from 15 to 40 years.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that are not based on current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature. Such forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations and are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on known and unknown risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors. The factors that could adversely affect Bucyrus' actual results and performance are discussed in Bucyrus' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which interested parties are urged to review. Bucyrus' actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Bucyrus undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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