Serial number 3xxxxx, 1923 - 1925
The Caterpillar 10 ton was one of the original tractors in the Caterpillar lineup when the company was formed in 1925, along with the 2 TON and the 5 TON from HOLT and the model THIRTY and the model SIXTY from the Best line. The 10 TON came from the HOLT stable and was an updated version of the HOLT T-16.
Photograph courtesy John Gaunt
CATERPILLAR 10 TON
| 3xxxxx |
|---|
| 1923-1925 |
| Gas engine 4 cylinders 6 1/2 inch bore x 7 inch stroke. |
| 40 D.H.P. (Drawbar Horse Power) |
| Weight 20,000 pounds. |
Below is a list of machines made by year and serial number.
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 34001 | 34334 |
| 1924 | 34335 | 34836 |
| 1925 | 34837 | 35586 ***** |
***** The serial number of the last HOLT 10 TON It is not known, neither is the first serial number of the Caterpillar 10 TON
The 10 TON did not survive very long in the Caterpillar range as it was in direct competition with the SIXTY which was considered a more modern design and a much better tractor.
The members here at ACMOC have a wealth of knowledge on Caterpillar machines and machinery.
Join today and you'll find digitized original manuals, historical photos, helpful members, and a wealth of information whether you already have a Caterpillar machine or are thinking of getting one, like the rest of us here at ACMOC, and trust us, you do need one.
The ACMOC Members Library contains Operation and Maintenance Instructions books, Parts Catalogs and Serviceman’s Reference Manuals, as well as links to YouTube videos showing detailed restoration of many popular tractors and some less popular ones!
Created by John Gaunt