"40C" - 510 × 349 in Feb. 28, 1923: Immigrant car to Council Bluffs Hattie’s nephew writes that “cat” was and still is the common name for a track type tractor, first were made by Caterpillar. The winter of 1951-52 brought heavy snow so Will Whitcher bought a “cat.” The picture is of a slightly newer model. ← Previous image Lisa Rivero Published March 1, 2013