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Originally posted by dtb
Ahem. I think it can be called a tractor (as opposed to rubber-tired) because of the way it moves (on those tractor thingies instead of wheels).
It is a front-end loader with bucket (not, however, a clamshell bucket).
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I was also thinking front-end loader, but I think Spookyfish is right about "steam shovel" The resemblance is remarkable.
However, I don't agree that any machine moving on tracks can really be called a "tractor". The actual tractors that I ahev seen all have wheels with tires. Your argument would apply equally well to TANKS.
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