1800s
| 1886 | Benjamin Holt builds his first combined harvester in Stockton, California. |
| 1890 | Benjamin Holt builds his first steam traction engine tractor. |
| 1891 | C.L. Best begins his career working for his father Daniel Best at the age of 13. |
| 1892 | The Holt Manufacturing Company is incorporated. |
of
C. L. and Daniel Best next to a horse-drawn combine harvester.
of
Employees outside of Benjamin Holt's workshop in Stockton, California.
