HISTORIC MACHINE OF THE MONTH

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    B-Pull GP 31706 BPA 11-G built Peoria 1972 with Peoria-built S/51616 BM15-K pan. This machine has an interesting story. This and the sister machine GP 31607-S/51614 had been connected to the incorrect BM-15-K pans during assembly in Peoria and exported to Australia. This was ascertained in Australia. The serial number books indicate the Prime Movers were swapped in Australia and this machine was then exported to New Zealand replated with Australian S/N   AGP1491-BPA11-G and  AHS2587-BM15-K pan .(Shortly after it was placed in service, the king-post connecting the Pull and pan broke clean in half.) The sister machine went to Leighton Contractors in Australia.
    This 35 year old  machine is still in front line service in 2008. Owner is Rick Goodman and Sons Ltd. New Zealand. Photo courtesy of Pete O'Flaherty, New Zealand.

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The LeTourneau Legend. This 312 page book is the definitive history of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
The LeTourneau Archive. A 288 page companion book to The LeTourneau Legend. 
WABCO Australia. A companion title to the above - LeTourneau and WABCO in Australia.

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