The Caterpillar Century

by Eric C. Orlemann

Book Overview

Now an industry giant and a legend among American manufacturers, Caterpillar first got its name from Holt Manufacturing Company's remarkable tractor creation of 1905. What followed was the Caterpillar century, an era of engineering revolutions and world-changing earthmovers. Eric Orlemann serves as tour guide through this time of American mechanical know-how and muscle, offering us a rare close-up look at the technology of Caterpillar's most important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760329613
• ISBN13: 9780760329610
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.9" x 9.0"