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Tree Crusher,150 tons, P0U,P-10-34, V-1556
Photograph of the Series "G" Tree Crusher No. 5 model. According to Eric Orlemann, this unit had its two diesel-electric generator sets mounted side by side. The inscription on the side of the cab reads "LeTourneau Tree Crusher. Made by Mississippi Division of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc., Longview, Texas.
Date:
February 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tree Crusher, P0U,P-10-34, L 15908
Photograph of a LeTourneau tree crusher, taken in 1959. It is unknown where the photograph was taken.
Date:
January 1, 1959
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tong Crane, Log Loader P0U,P-10-34, L 11455
Photograph of a Series "R" Log Loader, according to information from author Eric Orlemann. It was designed to load logs onto trucks for transit. Only three Series "R" Log Loaders were listed as being built.
Date:
September 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Log stacker tong on Series "F" Log Stacker (Model C-4)
Photograph of the tong on Series "F" Log Stacker (Model C-4) shown picking up a log. According to author Eric Orlemann, LeTourneau got into the log-stacking business after selling the original company to Westinghouse in 1953 and agreeing not to build earthmoving equipment for five years. It proved to be highly successful. The log stackers were used all over North America as well as overseas.
Date:
October 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rolling Mill,ingot, P0U,P-10-34,L 12786
Photograph of iron ingots being melted at the rolling mill, likely in Longview, Texas.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spar, mobile, P0U, P-10-34, L 11431
Photograph of the Series 90-S Mobile Spar. According to author Eric Orlemann, "the Mobile Spar was a diesel-electric transporter equipped with a folding 130-foot guy wire tower." It was built for hauling lumber up steep slopes. Only one unit was built and sold to a lumber company in McCall, Idaho.
Date:
September 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tong crane, P0U,P-10-34, L 11229
Photograph of a LeTourneau tong crane picking up an automobile as a man watches. The inscription on the front of the crane indicates the photograph was taken in Longview, Texas, which was the primary plant and headquarters of the company by 1956.
Date:
August 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sheep's Foot Roller
Photograph of a 1959 version of the LeTourneau Sheep's Foot Roller, used to compact dirt. The original version was built in 1929, according to Eric. C. Orlemann.
Date:
May 1, 1959
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
,Sheep's Foot Roller-Power Packer , #2 Malcolm machine P0U, P-10-34, L16627
Photograph of a LeTourneau Sheep's Foot Roller, used to compact dirt.
Date:
October 1, 1959
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transporter, off-road,with log bunk
Photograph of a LeTourneau transporter with a log bunk. The original unit was built in 1955, according to author Eric Orlemann.
Date:
November 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Overland Train Model TC-497 MkII 1
Photograph of the Model TC-497 Overland Train Mkii, the largest and most powerful of all the "land trains" produced by LeTourneau. The TC-497 was built for the U.S. Army to transport cargo in the Arctic under a wide variety of road conditions, according to author Eric Orlemann. It contained nine cargo trailers, a control car and two trailing power units. The TC-497 weighed 135 tons. Its overall length was about 527 feet. One of the LeTourneau domes is visible in the background.
Date:
February 1, 1962
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Overland Train Model TC-497 MkII 2
Photograph of the Model TC-497 Overland Train Mkii, the largest and most powerful of all the "land trains" produced by LeTourneau. The TC-497 was built for the U.S. Army to transport cargo in the Arctic under a wide variety of road conditions, according to author Eric Orlemann. It contained nine cargo trailers, a control car and two trailing power units. The TC-497 weighed 135 tons. Its overall length was about 527 feet. An unidentified U.S. Army official is pictured talking to the driver in the cab.
Date:
February 1, 1962
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Series K-205 World s Largest Dozer, Lt8 L19396
Photograph of a Series K-205 diesel-electric-drive tractor-dozer, the largest and most powerful dozer of its day, according to author Eric Orlemann. The dozing blade was 20 feet wide, and the overall working weight of the K-205 was 160 tons. Only one of these massive machines was ever produced.
Date:
March 1, 1961
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Model TC-497 Overland Train MkII
Photograph of the Model TC-497 Overland Train Mkii, the largest and most powerful of all the "land trains" produced by LeTourneau. The TC-497 was built for the U.S. Army to transport cargo in the Arctic under a wide variety of road conditions, according to author Eric Orlemann. It contained nine cargo trailers, a control car and two trailing power units. The TC-497 weighed 135 tons. Its overall length was about 527 feet.
Date:
February 1, 1962
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Landing Craft Retriever Lt8-56132-6-27
Photograph of the Series "MA-31" Landing Craft Retriever built for the U.S. Army by LeTourneau. It was the only LCR ever built, according to author Eric Orlemann. Its main mission was to drive into deep surf and retrieve beached or capsized amphibious vehicles.
Date:
September 1, 1955
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
L-15908 Tree Roller J5G, Photo 6 1-1-1959, archival
Photograph of a L-15908 tree roller. It was a diesel-electric machine designed to quickly push down and crush trees. This model was used in Tournavista, Peru, a mission town founded by the LeTourneau Foundation, the charitable arm of the company.
Date:
January 1, 1959
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Log Stacker, Double Jointed J5G L-13578
Photograph of a double-jointed log stacker in action. Location is unknown.
Date:
September 1, 1957
Creator:
R. G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Log Stacker Display 34 view of double jointed stacker, J5G, Photo 19, L-12504
Photograph of double jointed log stacker. Location unknown.
Date:
January 1, 1957
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
NOW, Volume 4, Number 41, March 1, 1940
Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
March 1, 1940
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
NOW, Volume 1, Number 32, January 1, 1937
Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
January 1, 1937
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
NOW, Volume 6, Number 11, August 1, 1941
Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
August 1, 1941
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
NOW, Volume 5, Number 24, November 1, 1940
Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
November 1, 1940
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
NOW, Volume 4, Number 28, December 1, 1939
Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
December 1, 1939
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
NOW, Volume 4, Number 15, September 1, 1939
Weekly newsletter for employees of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. containing religious articles, work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
September 1, 1939
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History