Mississippi River，

One of the longest rivers in the world，

An important commercial waterway in North America.，

In the economic development of the United States,

Play an important role。

Historically，

The Mississippi River is prone to floods.，

People have been trying“Tame”This big river。

As early as 1718，

People began to build dykes with crude equipment.，

In the 1920s，

Technological progress and widespread use of earth-moving machinery and equipment

Make levee construction easier。

1927，

A great flood has started.

The era of government-funded levee construction。

Welcome as soon as it is launched“The big test”

CAT®（Carter）Type 60

Diesel crawler tractorOnce launched，

It ushered in a time.“The big test”——

Help build the Mississippi River levee。

1932，

Construction companyRodgersPurchased one.

CAT Model 60 diesel crawler tractor，

Use it for

Construction of levees along the Mississippi River，

This is Caterpillar off the line.

Fifth diesel caterpillar tractor type 60。

Construction companyRodgersKudos to this device.：

“Spend the least money，Do the most work”！

1933，

Diesel Caterpillar Tractor Type 60

Quoted in the marketing copyRodgersAn evaluation of：

“From April 1 to December 1, 1932，

The engine of the equipment operates day and night.

5856 hours of continuous operation，

Hardly repaired.，

Always in good shape.。”

 

 

RodgersFor the company

This oneCATVery satisfied with the equipment，

And call it

At that time“The best tractor on the market”。

 

 

 

Speak with strength

 

 

CAT Model 60 diesel crawler tractor

By virtue ofExcellent performance、Reliable quality

I was deeply movedRodgers，

Then the company ordered again.Four devices。

 

1942，

Distance 5th Model 60 Diesel Crawler Tractor

Participated in the construction of the Mississippi River levee.

It's been ten years.，

It is shocking that，

The engine of the deviceStill there

For a dragline working on the Mississippi River

Provide power。

At that time，

Total operating time of the engine

About has been reached35000 hours。

Hard core condition，Still have to beCATEquipment！

No matter in history.，Or now，

Caterpillar is always

Customer delivers superior product，

Help build

Better、A more sustainable world。