Check back weekly for stories about Caterpillar's history
The history of Caterpillar is all about doing: creating, building, problem solving, innovating, testing, servicing and improving. Enjoy the ingenious machines from our rich heritage, and more importantly, the people who founded and built the company one breakthrough at a time. Beginning with Benjamin Holt and C. L. Best, the people of Caterpillar have always been – and continue to be – extraordinary.
c. 1950 – Our customers come from all around the world, as in this image of a Caterpillar customer posing with his trusty motor grader in Spain.
2020 - From 1,500 attendees to nearly 150,000 today, the show we know as CONEXPO/CON-AGG has roots over 100 years old. Find out how it all began and the memorable moments along the way.
1906 - Holt Manufacturing Co. price list. This document predates Holt’s invention of the world-famous Caterpillar track-type tractor.
2020 - From massive infrastructure projects to manufacturing milestones – check out our history in Mexico and find out some incredible moments of above and beyond service.
Each week we open our vault to share stories of our people and products over the last 90+ years.
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Visit the Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club website to learn more about the organization, connect with other members, and find out more about upcoming events and meetings.
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