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.

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

Brief text and photographs describe earthmovers, including bulldozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, scrapers, graders, excavators, and the Bagger 293.

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

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.

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.

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!

This fun book will have kids digging into reading. Realistic, full-color photographs of construction equipment paired with simple text is a fun invitation for kids to read, observe, and see more.