As Caterpillar celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2025, the company showcases The Caterpillar Collection — a historic assembly of vintage machinery tracing 100 years of heavy equipment innovation.
A Historic Display of Innovation
Caterpillar's centennial edition of "Diggin' Into History: The Caterpillar Collection" features antique machinery from Caterpillar and its predecessor companies, Holt and Best. The collection is displayed at the California Agriculture Museum and highlights the innovations that established the foundation for today's heavy equipment industry.
Tracing Engineering Excellence
Led by Corporate Archivist Lee Fosburgh and host Rusty Dunn, the feature explores a century of engineering breakthroughs that shaped construction, agriculture, and infrastructure development worldwide. From early track-type tractors to today's iconic yellow machines, the collection demonstrates Caterpillar's commitment to innovation and problem-solving across generations.
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