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First Self-Propelled Scraper J5G

Description: Photograph of the first self-propelled earth scraper, built by R.G. LeTourneau in 1923. According to Eric C. Orlemann, who published several books about the company's earthmoving equipment, the machine used "an all-electric drive design, powered by a front-mounted gasoline engine and dynamo. " It was capable of carrying a 12-cubic-yard payload.
Date: 1923
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

R. G. LeTourneau Grading Machinery Factory, J5G, 1214-A

Description: Photograph of R.G. LeTourneau Grading Machinery plant, almost certainly in Stockton, California. This photo is likely from the 1930s.
Date: Date unknown, likely 1930s.
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library

R. G. LeTourneau Grading Machinery Factory, J5G, L-23933

Description: Photograph of the R. G. LeTourneau Grading Machinery Factory, located on Moss Avenue in Stockton, California, 1966-112-03.
Date: November 3, 1966
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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