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Steam Shovels - Couverture souple

Manktelow, Peter

 
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Synopsis

The steam shovel was the forerunner of all powered, single-bucket, 'dry land' excavators and was the first machine successfully to replace the hand shoveller in loading wagons on construction sites. This book explains the workings of the machine and its application to the tasks demanded of it.

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À propos de l'auteur

Peter Manktelow began his career as an engineering draughtsman, and has always been fascinated by the technical achievements of the past. Having often seen them in operation near his home, he developed a special interest in steam-powered excavators.

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