Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This might be the most surprising Caterpillar product you've never heard of. 👀

Before Cat machines became famous for moving dirt, the company built a mower attachment for crawler tractors.

✅ 7-foot cutting width
✅ Mechanical breakaway safety system
✅ Spring-assisted lifting mechanism
✅ Quick-detach design for multi-purpose use

The attachment helped farmers cut hay, then quickly convert the machine back for tillage and road grading.

In 1935, Caterpillar discontinued the product and turned its attention toward diesel engine technology.

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