Caterpillar 225 – Built to Prevent a Catastrophe

In the early 1970s, Caterpillar faced a serious threat. Competitors like Koehring and Bucyrus-Erie were dominating the fast-growing hydraulic excavator market, while Cat had nothing to offer.

The company risked losing its grip on the construction industry entirely. In response, engineers worked under immense pressure to create a machine that could save the brand’s reputation - the Caterpillar 225. Released in 1972, it wasn’t just another excavator; it was a lifeline, built in a race against time to prevent a corporate catastrophe.

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