Archive for Items Categorized 'Construction, Earthmoving and Heavy Equipment', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.
The Graham-Bradley Tractor, A History
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by Michael E. Keller
The Graham Bradley was was considered a rich man’s tractor in the late 1930. Less than 2300 were built over its 3-year production and no more than 500 survive. Here the story is told in the context of American agriculture and overall industrialization.
The Earthmover Encyclopedia
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by Keith Haddock
A Michelin tire for a Bugatti Veyron is around $10,000—a tire for a LeTourneau L-2350 front-loader will set you back six times as much. Big numbers are the grand theme in this colossal reference book.
The Allison Engine Catalog 1915–2007
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by John Leonard
As the title suggests, Allison products are arranged chronologically in catalog style, with each product occupying one page. For readers who enjoy engineering excellence, this book is a must.
Bucyrus Heavy Equipment: Construction and Mining Machines 1880–2008
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by Keith Haddock
Haddock, who 20 years ago co-founded the Historical Construction Equipment Association has written the definitive history of Bucyrus, an American company synonymous with moving earth.