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How many game-changing, world-building projects has Caterpillar contributed to in the past 95 years? Take a glimpse at our history – you’ll see a lot.  

From building cities, to powering space missions to developing skills programs, Caterpillar, our dealers and customers have been there. And, we’ve got some amazing historical pictures that tell stories better than words. We’ve rounded up some of the year’s best history stories showcasing our people and products. Take a minute to look back on a few favorite moments!  

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Celebrating 95 Years

We celebrated our 95-year milestone and rich history of doing the work.

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Keeping Customers Up and Running

Our company is built on more than 100 years of product support. 

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70th Anniversary of the Caterpillar Wheel Tractor-Scraper

The rubber-tired, self-propelled scraper offered heavy construction contractors a complete equipment package to meet needs in each zone of operations.  

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65 Years. 4 Modern Models. 1 incredible invention.
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65 Years. 4 Modern Models. 1 incredible invention.

The first Cat® No. 583 pipelayer was introduced to the public in Los Angeles in 1955.

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Evolution of the Dozer

We celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Cat dozer blade.

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Anniversary of the Caterpillar Trademark

Co-founder Benjamin Holt registered the trademark “Caterpillar” on August 2, 1910.

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  • Disaster Recovery: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

    Disaster Recovery: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

    The San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906 ranks as one of the most significant earthquakes of all time.

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  • 1918 Customer Gets Food on the Table with the Holt 45 Track-Type Tractor | Caterpillar and the 1918 Flu Pandemic

    1918 Customer Gets Food on the Table with the Holt 45 Track-Type Tractor | Caterpillar and the 1918 Flu Pandemic

    Our people have always risen to the challenge that lies before us.

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  • The Story of Patricia Manning Who Worked Second Shift in 1944

    The Story of Patricia Manning Who Worked Second Shift in 1944

    On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the Caterpillar women who kept the home fires burning (and the factories churning) during WWII.

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  • From Poverty to President: An Unlikely Success Story

    From Poverty to President: An Unlikely Success Story

    Against all odds, meet the man who guided the company through an historic time.

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