Euclid introduced the Euclid Automatic Rotary Scraper in 1924, and the Euclid Wheeler (wheeled) scraper. A third model, the Euclid Contractors Special was designed to cope with hard ground and was even more successful than the first two models. Crawler wagons on tracks. known as Euclid Tu-Way haulers were also produced. In January of 1934, Euclid produced their first specifically designed 7 yards long, off-road dump truck, the Model 1Z.The Model Z or ZW was the next design and was an articulated, tractortrailer style bottom dumper.
Euclid was founded in the 1920s by George A. Armington and his 5 sons. They specialized in specifically designed off-road heavy haulers. Goerge and his eldest son, Arthur, had built a successful prototype crawler, tested it on the family farm, but for some reason, the idea was dropped. As a result of the success of their scrappers, they formed the Road Machinery Division of Euclid Crane and Hoist in 1926. Fortunately, the Great Depression had little impact on the company and in 1931 the Euclid Road Machinery Company was incorporated. The companies were separated in 1933, and Euclid Road Company became a producer of fast, off-road earthmoving haulers. Euclid was purchased by General Motors in 1953 and GM announced a takeover deal in 1953. In 1968, Euclid was sold to White Motor Corporation.
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