View of Early Holt Steam Caterpillar Tractor, circa 1900
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American inventor and entrepreneur Benjamin Holt envisioned a practical mechanical alternative to horse-drawn machinery. He designed a continuous track propulsion system - seen on this early model - for the steam traction engine. Holt's company, driven by these innovative "caterpillar" treads, became an industry leader and eventually evolved into the hugely successful Caterpillar manufacturing corporation.
American inventor and entrepreneur Benjamin Holt envisioned a practical mechanical alternative to horse-drawn machinery. He designed a continuous track propulsion system - seen on this early model - for the steam traction engine. Holt's company, driven by these innovative "caterpillar" treads, became an industry leader and eventually evolved into the hugely successful Caterpillar manufacturing corporation.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1900
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
80.130.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9.75 in
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