Description: Large softback with 90 b&w and 115 colour photos of various heavy earthmovers "This book examines the Texas-based company's 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 world's largest front-end loaders." "I was very pleased with the amount of color photos, and the in-depth coverage of even the one-of-a-kind machines made by LeTourneau. Very technical in coverage of machine design and specifications, but limited in presentation of actual customer usage. The book covers most of the machines made by LeTourneau, not just earthmovers, including freight haulers, tree crushers, off-shore drilling platforms, and machines built for exploration and military use." Amazon reviewer The book is in generally good condition with creasing to the rear cover but otherwise light usage wear
Price: 9.95 GBP
Location: Exeter, Devon
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ISBN-10: 0760308403
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Publication Year: 2001
Item Height: 270 mm
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Letourneau Earthmovers
Type: Textbook
Author: Eric C. Orlemann
Subject Area: Civil Engineering
Item Width: 210 mm
Format: Paperback
