Caterpillar is one of my favorite American companies, as it is intrinsically tied to this country’s evolution and progress. In true American fashion, CAT has reinvented itself to suit the times – not always gracefully but always effectively. The… more»
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Display Or Put To Work: 1929 Caterpillar Ten
Less than 4.5 feet wide, the Caterpillar Ten, sometimes seen as the number 10, was a big hit with orchard farmers as it could fit between the rows of fruit trees without causing damage. It was also one of… more»
Early Grader! 1937 Caterpillar No. 10 Auto Patrol
Time to wax poetic about one of my favorite topics: construction equipment. Not only is the history of these machines intimately entwined with human progress, but learning how the first guy came up with the first forklift, grader, excavator,… more»
Vintage Brute Force: 1955 Caterpillar D4 Bulldozer
While we see scores of vehicles on this site that will be preserved for the next generation, industrial equipment presentation is sorely lacking. There are a few museums out there that cater to such vehicles. However, it is… more»
Track Star: 1930s Caterpillar Twenty-Two
This rugged-looking thing is a 1930s Caterpillar Twenty-Two, and it’s in Columbus, Montana, 45 miles west of Billings. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,100.





