Launched in 1953, the tracked Muskeg^† tractor stood out for its low ground pressure, which allowed it to move easily over all types of terrain. Joseph-Armand Bombardier gave the vehicle an indestructible rubber drive wheel and an improved seamless track system. The highly versatile Muskeg^† was an international success and contributed to the development of the mining, petroleum and forestry industries. The inventor named the vehicle the Muskeg^† after the word for “bog” in a Native American language.