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Viet Nam. 1967 : r/specializedtools. Tree crusher. Viet Nam. 1967. I used to work for the company that built these. They pushed trees over with their sheer weight, climbing the tree until the weight of the machine pushed the trees over. I didn't know they used them in Vietnam.
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The Tree Crusher is not an Overland Train. I wanted to showcase a unique machine built by R.G. In 1968, the United States military leased the only two Tree Crushers in existence from R.G. LeTourneau, Inc. The military needed a win against the overbearing vegetation in Vietnam. They hoped that the answer would be the LeTourneau Tree Crusher. War.
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These became tactical tree crushers. A 60-ton vehicle with multi-bladed logger wheels knocked trees over and chopped the logs as it drove. The U.S. military version would have a .50-cal mounted on the rear for self-defense, as well as a couple of claymores on the sides to keep the VC away from the driver.
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What weighs more than 40 tons, is powered by multiple Detroit Diesel engines making electricity, is capable of literally knocking down and pulverizing forest.
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In the early spring of 1967 the treecrusher proved its ability to perform in a swampy jungle; however, it was not reliable enough in South Vietnam and was returned to the United States when the lease expired. The Rome Plow meanwhile had already fully demonstrated its suitability in major tactical operations.
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The Tree Crusher's tall profile made it a perfect target for enemy troops. If the water-cooling system got damaged, the engine would give out. Electrical components were situated in such a way.
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LeTourneau Tactical Tree Crusher Location R. G. LeTourneau's Overland
This monster is called the G175 tree crusher and was built in 1960's by LeTourneau designed to one thing; clear large areas of woodland. This electrically powered beast works very much like a steamroller, except instead of concrete, it flattens trees after trees! This nightmare was placed in the Kennedy Siding in 1964 and took six rail cars.
LeTourneau Tactical Tree Crusher Location R. G. LeTourneau's Overland
This tree crusher measures 56 feet long, 35 feet wide and 21 feet tall. It weighs astonishing 175 tons as well. It was fitted with two V12 diesel Cummins engines which combined delivered 1400HP. Some of these machines were actually used for clearing vast areas of forest during the Vietnam War. The US military leaders quickly realized the.
LeTourneau Tactical Tree Crusher Location R. G. LeTourneau's Overland
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LeTourneau Tactical Tree Crusher Location R. G. LeTourneau's Overland
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The combat tree crusher envisioned by Army engineers. Army art. In April 1968, the engineers finally handed the two vehicles back with a list of suggested improvements, another operational review.
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LeTourneau Tactical Tree Crusher Location R. G. LeTourneau's Overland
Tactical Tree Crusher. That's just an early design of the standard drum chopper. Chopping is out of favor, can get more done with less site disturbance (usually) with herbicides. Letourneau , Diesel electric, no hydraulics, rack and pinion . Late 40's, early 50's tech, fascinating.