In 1913, Best applied for a patent for his crawler-style tractor. The patent was granted in 1916. Continuous track, also called tank tread or caterpillar track, is a system of vehicle propulsion in which a continuous band of treads is driven by two o
In 1913, Best applied for a patent for his crawler-style tractor. The patent was granted in 1916. Continuous track, also called tank tread or caterpillar track, is a system of vehicle propulsion in which a continuous band of treads is driven by two or more wheels. Clarence Leo Best (April 21, 1878-September 22, 1951) was a pioneering tractor company executive. He founded the C. L. Best Gas Traction Company in 1910 (later the C. L. Best Tractor Company) then merged his company with Holt Manufacturing Company to form Caterpillar Tractor Company in 1925 and quickly became a successful manufacturer of crawler tractors. Caterpillar brand continuous tracks have since revolutionized construction vehicles and land warfare. Track systems have been developed and improved during their use on fighting vehicles.
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