TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors
Farm Tractors > Caterpillar
      -Brand search:
       

    Caterpillar tractors by drive




    Caterpillar Tractor History

    caterpillar/22-01.jpgThe Caterpillar Tractor Company was formed in 1925 with the merger of the Holt and Best companies. Both had been independantly developing and manufacturing tracked machinery, Holt having acquired the patents of the Hornsby company of England, which had also developed early tracked steam engines. Although heavily involved in the farming market during the early and mid 20th century, Caterpillar began to focus on construction equipment as tractors with rubber tires came to dominate the farming market. In 1987, Caterpillar reentered the agricultural market with the Challenger line of rubber-tracked tractors. In 2002, Caterpillar sold the line to AGCO who manufacture the tractors under the AGCO Challenger brand and sell through Caterpillar dealers.

    Caterpillar Inc. - offical site
    AGCO Challenger - official site
    AMCOC - Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club
    Antique Caterpillar Machinery Enthusiasts - antique Cat forums
    Caterpillar Skid-steer loaders - information on Caterpillar skid-steer loaders at DiggerData.com


    Crawler
    2-Ton 5-Ton 10-Ton
    AG4 AG6 D2
    D4 D6 D7
    D8 D9 Diesel Fifty
    Diesel Forty Diesel Seventy-Five Diesel Sixty
    Diesel Sixty-Five Diesel Thirty-Five Fifteen
    Fifty Forty R2
    R3 R4 R5
    RD4 RD7 RD8
    Seventy Seventy-Five Sixty
    Sixty-Five Ten Thirty
    Thirty-Five Twenty Twenty-Eight
    Twenty-Five Twenty-Two  


    ©2000-2014 - TractorData™. Notice: Every attempt is made to ensure the data listed is accurate. However, differences between sources, incomplete listings, errors, and data entry mistakes do occur. Consult official literature from the manufacturer before attempting any service or repair.