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Originally posted by Secret_Agent_Man
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.
S_A_M
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DTB probably has this site as her son's homepage, but:
http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=37840&x=7
And, as your intuition tells you, tractors usually have wheels, not treads.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=tractor
Even caterpillar makes clear this customary layout, as it has a "track-type tractor" DTB will no doubt confirm the compound adjective would be surplussage were it otherwise.
