Category : Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. traces its origins to the 1925 merger of the Holt Manufacturing Company and the C. L. Best Tractor Company, creating a new entity, California-based Caterpillar Tractor Company. In 1986, the company reorganized itself as a Delaware corporation under the current name, Caterpillar Inc.

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Caterpillar’s big three-axle single, the 660 scraper

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With the arrival in New Zealand recently of a Caterpillar 660, the largest of Caterpillar’s single engined scrapers, it’s time we had a look at...
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Caterpillar’s D7 tractor -‘the early years’

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The iconic Caterpillar D7 has been in continuous production in various versions since 1935. It has fought in three major conflicts – WWII, Korea &...
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Caterpillar’s No.12 motor grader

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What makes a classic motor grader? Looks, ability, ease of operation and longevity are all pertinent factors as are resale value if you’re looking to...
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Caterpillar’s DW21 scraper revisited

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Born of necessity, the Caterpillar DW21, the great granddaddy of all Caterpillar 2-axle scrapers, went on to become a very successful scraper for Cat and...
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The Caterpillar 641 single engine scraper

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The Caterpillar 639D elevating scraper

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The early Caterpillar D6 tractors – long-term survivors

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For over 80 years, the Caterpillar D6 has been the backbone of the medium size Cat track type tractor range. Here is an overview of...
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The Caterpillar 619 scraper

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The Caterpillar DW15 scraper

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