Oh, what a century it’s been! When C.L. Best and Benjamin Holt came together to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. in 1925, could even these visionaries have foreseen what was to come? A Great Depression, the effects of two World Wars, unprecedented advancements in all forms of technology – world-shaping events have been in ample supply over the past 100 years.

Through it all, Caterpillar has been a constant, growing steadily and strategically to become today’s global leader in all forms of earthmoving – from landscape work in residential yards, to moving thousands upon thousands of tons of material every day in the world’s largest mines.

And to think it all started with the Caterpillar Twenty in 1927, the first original, all-Caterpillar design ever produced – a clever package of productivity, durability and aesthetics that established the foundation for all Cat® tractors to follow.

Now, you can own a piece of this legacy, brought to you in 1:12 scale by Diecast Masters. A true piece of collectible art, this luxurious scale model has been meticulously handcrafted to capture each and every detail of the historic Caterpillar Twenty – breathtakingly rendered in the elegance of sterling silver and 24-karat gold over a solid pewter chassis.

There is simply no better way to honor the legacy of Caterpillar than by becoming one of the select few to proudly display this unique scale model in your home or office. Place your order today. Only 250 will be produced!

Features and Details:

• Tempered Glass Display Base: Showcased with a backdrop and the official Caterpillar Anniversary logo.
• Premium Materials: Incorporates 10 Troy ounces of sterling silver with accents of 24-K gold, a solid pewter chassis, and additional materials including zinc, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.
• Meticulous Craftsmanship: Includes 317 individual parts, ensuring a high level of detail with authentic logos and trade dress.
• Customizable Touch: Recessed magnetic area designed for an engraved plate, adding a personal touch.
• Limited Production: Only 250 units worldwide, making it a collector’s dream.
• Historical Insight: Includes a historical booklet about the Caterpillar Twenty Tractor, presented in special 100th Anniversary packaging.

Centennial Series Packaging Presented in special 100th Anniversary packaging.

It’s 1927, just two years after Caterpillar Tractor Co. was formed. Well-regarded tractors, carried through from predecessor companies Best and Holt, formed the basis of the new Caterpillar product line. But the time had come for an all-Caterpillar-designed tractor to propel the company forward.

Enter the Caterpillar Twenty, so named because of its rated 20 drawbar horsepower. While not the biggest tractor, it certainly was one of the most innovative. Its design combined the latest operational technologies with aesthetic and comfort features unusual for the day.

The Twenty filled its niche admirably until the 1930s, when it and its gasoline-powered cousins were replaced by larger, diesel-power Caterpillar tractors ideal for the large infrastructure projects that had come to dominate the earthmoving market.

Today, Caterpillar stands as the global earthmoving leader, with a product line of more than 300 machines. And all of these machines can trace their legacy to that original Caterpillar Twenty.

Now, you can have your own Caterpillar Twenty, realized in 1:16 scale by Diecast Masters. This collectible piece art has been beautifully crafted with chrome-plated and golden-plated parts, and it’s all displayed on a black base with a stunning etched acrylic backdrop.

Available for a limited time. Order yours today!

Features and Details:

• Official Caterpillar anniversary logo
• Displayed on black base with etched acrylic backdrop
• Molded plastic seat included authentic-looking labels
• Featuring a mix of chrome-plated and golden-plated parts
• Meticulous details including logo and trade dress
• Moving Metal tracks
• Includes historical booklet about the Caterpillar Twenty tractor

Centennial Series Packaging

When the Caterpillar Twenty tractor hit the market in 1927, no one could have imagined the impact it would have. The neat, productive and popular 20 horsepower tractor fit at the lower end of an existing product line that consisted of designs carried over from Best and Holt, the two companies that merged to form Caterpillar in 1925.

Its enduring claim to fame, however, was that the Twenty was the very first machine to be “all-Caterpillar” from the ground up. Simply put, the engineering and design precedents established by Caterpillar during development of the Twenty formed a foundation for Caterpillar’s first century.

Today, Caterpillar boasts 300 machines in its global product line. Every one of these machines traces its ancestry to the original Caterpillar Twenty.

Now, Diecast Masters presents history you can hold in your hand – an artfully made 1:50 scale model of the Caterpillar Twenty, crafted in heavy diecast metal and detailed with the original 1927-era gray and red paint scheme and “crawler style” Caterpillar logo. It’s a great addition to any collection.

Order yours today!

Features and Details:

• Displayed on black base with Official Caterpillar anniversary logo
• Featuring the original gray and red paint scheme
• Meticulous details including logo and trade dress
• Includes a collector's card with vintage artwork and specifications