There are more than a few brand choices on the market to pick from when it comes to skid steers and their tracked versions, known as compact track loaders. For its part, a recent announcement from Caterpillar makes it clear the brand intends to remain a major player in that machine segment. “We are excited […] Read more
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Why did Caterpillar sell off the Challenger line?
Former Cat CEO Glen Barton explained distribution challenges helped prompt the sale in a conversation after his retirement
In early 2002, Caterpillar sold the Challenger belted tractor line it had developed to Agco, just 16 years after it introduced it to the market. However, some Caterpillar dealers in Canada continued to sell the Challenger, and because of the Cat-built drive train, the tractors continued to carry a Cat decal on their sides for […] Read more
