Caterpillar

by Eric C. Orlemann

Book Overview

After producing tractors and heavy machinery from the late 1800s through to the 1920s, the Best Company dropped its name in favour of the now-legendary Caterpillar marque. While two-thirds of this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760305293
• ISBN13: 9780760305294
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Unique Caterpillar Tractor Book

Not just another Caterpillar book! This is the ultimate reference on Caterpillar crawler tractors. Every tractor covered in detail from the origins of the Holt and Best crawler tractors to the introduction of the D9. Background stories include: choosing Caterpillar yellow, and the first diesels. Spectacular color photographs by Eric C. Orlemann are all new, never before published. TABLES LIST EVERY MODEL OF CRAWLER TRACTOR WITH DATES, SERIAL NO. PREFIXES, AND PRODUCTION NUMBERS UP TO THE D9. Never before published in such detail or accuracy (Military models included). Final chapter brings tractors up to date including the Challengers. A superb reference book for every Caterpillar enthusiast. BONUS:- A table lists every Caterpillar product with date of introduction. (First time published)