The Big Book of Caterpillar: The Complete History of Caterpillar Bulldozers and Tractors Plus Collectibles Sales Memorabilia and Brochures

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Theres nothing a Caterpillar cant handle. From farming to construction Caterpillar is known as a leader in the agricultural and construction trades helping build Americas farms roads and buildings. This BIG book presents the complete history of Caterpillar covering all steam gas and diesel farm tractors logging crawlers and construction bulldozers and tractors from the 1860s to the present. The text combines with stunning color photographs historical artwork advertisements rare brochures and collectible memorabilia such as dealer signs and clocks to tell the whole story of this leading heavy machinery maker. In addition weve added an entertaining story well known to Cat buffs: The first Alexander Botts story about Earthworm Tractors. Also included is background on Cats predecessor companies Holt Daniel Best and C.L. Best as well as a discussion of products from associated companies such as Russell Grader Letourneau and Trackson. Also recommended: "The Big Book of John Deere Tractors " "Vintage Farm Tractors " "This Old Tractor " "The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors " "Classic Tractors of the World " and "Vintage Ford Tractors." Town Square Books from Voyageur Press provide entertaining in-depth coverage of popular cultural icons collectibles nostalgia and Americana. Town Square Books have an appealing balance of lively text crisp full-color photography and careful reproduction of rare archival material.