Minneapolis Moline prototype crawler

Don't now if this was on this forum yet , but very interested I think with the D2 undercarriage .
Show how well cat parts are !!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbGR1QgOem4


This is my Minneapolis Moline prototype crawler Serial No. X253. Built in 1956, it's basically a production 445 tractor that had the rear end housing removed and replaced with a prototype back end that had final drives in place of the axle tubes. The whole machine is set on a production Caterpillar D2 undercarriage which makes it unique. This was the first crawler unit that Moline ever assembled and started the evolution of the eventual production model 2-Star crawler.

1 more good link !!!!

Cal Poly Pomona's collection of antique Caterpillar Tractor photographs


http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/specialcollections/caterpillar/catindex.html

Quad----

Great video on the Moline-----weld on rear casting gives it extra character. Well done video---great lookong little tractor----very scenic grounds.

Real historic link on the Cal Poly Ponoma pictures. Unique to see the small crawlers working in the "special application" orchard/vineyard work.

Always heard of Cucamonga-----now I feel like I have been there.

Thanks for posting both.

Delta Dirt

pretty sure that is Toby's Minnie, AKA sasquatch on ACME B&B, He does very high quality restoration work.

There was one sold near me at auction near Clay Center Ohio years ago. cheap too!

That is Toby Nelson with his MM for sure. He is a top notch craftsman.

The MM is Toby Nelson's AKA Sasquatch. It is a very interesting crawler, im sure caterpillar had alot to do with other companies also, Here is the link he posted on the RIF site for people to enjoy:clap2::behindsofa:. Sas has quite the collection from auto patrols to farmalls.👍[url="http://www.re-tiredironfarm.com/bwright00/upload/showthread.php?3682-MM-Prototype-Crawler-ride-along-video"]

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