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HOLT Caterpillar 75 Track Type Tractor
Retail price: $2900.00 + shipping
1:48 scale, precision brass model 9.25" long, 4.75" wide, 4.75" tall
Production limited to 150 models  

The Machine:
The first commercially successful track-type tractor was designed and built by Benjamin Holt in 1904. Supported by an endless track of wood and steel, Holt called his invention a “Caterpillar” and the name stuck. Due to the popularity of his machine, the slogan "There's Only One Caterpillar and Holt Builds It" became a familiar phrase in the early 20th century.

The Holt 75 Tractor was equipped with a 4 cylinder gas engine that produced over 70 hp. That power combined with its ability to negotiate difficult ground conditions meant it quickly replaced the horse and ox as the primary sources of motive power. Able to easily out perform round-wheel tractors, it forever changed the face of farming, logging, construction and even warfare.

An original Holt 75, fully restored by Don Hunter of California, was proudly displayed at the Caterpillar Track-Type tractor facility in Peoria, IL. This machine served as inspiration and primary source of information for our model.

The Model:
Our 1:24th scale Holt 75 is true to the original machine and its legacy. Measuring 9 ¼” long, 4 7/8” wide and 5 3/8” high at the top of the smokestack, each Holt 75 model is hand assembled from hundreds of individually cast and etched brass pieces and hand painted in the authentic, original Holt colors and "Caterpillar" markings.

This strictly limited edition model features individually linked free rolling track shoes with working track tensioners, drive sprockets, track rollers and idlers. The exposed engine reveals the cooling system complete with radiator hoses and fan belt, sparkplug wires, air cleaner, carburetor, throttle linkage and air filters.

Within sight of the operator’s seat is the working steering wheel complete with an arm breaker knob, throttle controls, clutch lever, shifting lever and friction levers.

Produced in a single edition of 150 models, the models are individually serial numbered and each comes with a signed serial numbered certificate of authenticity. The price of the Holt Caterpillar 75 model is $2,900 plus shipping.

We plan to begin shipping these models on December 15, 2009.
HOLT Caterpillar 75 Wood Base
Retail price: $99.95 + shipping

Both classic and unique describe the custom engraved dark walnut base that we have created specifically to display your Holt 75 model.

Each base is individually engraved with track imprints and tiller wheel marks that indicate the path of the displayed model. Included on the base are authentic Caterpillar and CCM marks along with the serial number of your model.

This display base measures 9” by 12” and is available for $99.95 plus $15 domestic shipping and handling.

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