LeTourneau Earthmovers

LeTourneau Earthmovers
Author: Eric C. Orlemann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release:
Genre: Earthmoving machinery
ISBN: 9781610605885

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.

Earthmovers

Earthmovers
Author: Linda D. Williams
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736825979

Simple text and photographs present earthmovers and the work they do.

Colossal Earthmovers

Colossal Earthmovers
Author: Keith Haddock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 6
Release:
Genre: Earthmoving machinery
ISBN: 9781610605823

This concise color history packs a wide assortment of the mighty machines that provide the muscle for America's construction and mining industries. Haulers, loaders, excavators, dozers, and stripping shovels are just some of the classes featured. 80 color photos.

Earthmovers on the Move

Earthmovers on the Move
Author: Lee Sullivan Hill
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512467235

It digs up dirt. It packs earth down hard. This earthmover is on the move! How do earthmovers work? And what kinds of jobs do earthmovers do? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Earthmovers in Scotland: Mining, Quarries, Roads & Forestry

Earthmovers in Scotland: Mining, Quarries, Roads & Forestry
Author: David Wylie
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2020-06-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1910456969

*Over 400 photographs of heavy machinery *Unique guide to Earthmovers used in Scotland *Features big rigs by Caterpillar, Liebherr, and more!

Caterpillar Chronicle : History of the Greatest Earthmovers

Caterpillar Chronicle : History of the Greatest Earthmovers
Author: Eric C. Orlemann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release:
Genre: Caterpillar tractors
ISBN: 9781610605779

CATERPILLAR CHRONICLE tells the whole Caterpillar story--from 1870 to the present. More than 200 color and 50 black-and-white phtographs reveal these heavy-metal monsters in their true grandeur, from prototype testing to on the job service.

Trucks and Earthmovers

Trucks and Earthmovers
Author: Ian Graham
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781410920881

Trucks and Earthmovers have the ability to be the world's greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Huge Earthmovers

Huge Earthmovers
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1597169552

Introduces the parts and functions of different kinds of earthmoving machinery.