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Letourneau Earthmovers

paperback – January 1, 2001
by Orlemann, Eric C.
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ISBN-13: 9780760308400 ISBN-10: 0760308403
Publisher
Motorbooks International
Binding
paperback
Published
January 1, 2001
Weight
1.5 lbs
Dimensions
26.70×1.30×21.00 cm

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Letourneau Earthmovers by Orlemann, Eric C.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780760308400.

This book examines the Texas-based companys heavy equipment that has been used in the mining, construction, and oil industries from the 1920s to present. Two hundred photos illustrate the fascinating tales behind LeTourneau breakthroughs like the first electric-diesel front-end loader. Founder Robert Gilmour LeTourneau is regarded as the father of high-volume earthmoving equipment, and holds more U.S. patents than any other person, save Thomas Edison. Fans of heavy equipment are sure to enjoy this profile of the manufacturer of the worlds largest front-end loaders.