The Caterpillar Ten was originally introduced in 1928 and replaced the Caterpillar 2-Ton.
Made in East Peoria, they were well-liked among orchard farmers, as the Ten moved easily among the groves.
Caterpillar products – from machines to hats – have made cameo appearances in Hollywood-made movies over the years. But you probably have never seen, or even heard of, a quirky film called “The Great Tractor Race” made in 1931. Watch for the Model Ten, as well as some other vintage machines.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor clearing snow beside railroad tracks in Montreal, Canada, 1932.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor maintaining the grounds at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1932.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor, New Jersey, ca. 1930.
First Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor sold in Canterbury, New Zealand, 1930.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor preparing the ground for planting lettuce inside the greenhouse of Miller Farm & Greenhouse Co. in Toledo, Ohio, September 1930.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor working in a field, ca. 1930.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor working in a field, ca. 1930.
Caterpillar Ten Track-Type Tractor working at the Arlington Heights Racetrack in Arlington Heights, Illinois, May 21, 1929.
