A Look Back at the Past

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!  

Caterpillar 95 Years
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Caterpillar 95 Years

Celebrating 95 Years

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

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History of Services
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History of Services

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
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70th Anniversary of the Caterpillar Wheel Tractor-Scraper

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.

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
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Evolution of the Dozer

Evolution of the Dozer

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

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Anniversary of the Caterpillar Trademark
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Anniversary of the Caterpillar Trademark

Anniversary of the Caterpillar Trademark

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

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Look Back at People and Events  

Explore the Decades

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Caterpillar in the 1980s and 1990s

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Caterpillar in the 1970s

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Caterpillar in the 1960s

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Caterpillar in the 1950s

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Caterpillar in the 1940s

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Caterpillar in the 1930s

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Caterpillar in the 1920s

1980s and 1990s
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1960s
Caterpillar in the 1950s
Caterpillar in the 1940s
Caterpillar in the 1930s
Caterpillar in the 1920s

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