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Holt’s invention in 1904 at his Stockton facility revolutionized farming, aided World War I effort
GIVING FARMING TRACTION
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A Holt 75 Caterpillar tractor on display at the San Joaquin County Museum.
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series about people, places and things in San Joaquin County as the county marks its 175th anniversary. STOCKTON — An invention 121 years ago in San Joaquin County revolutionized farming and played a key role in the United States, Great Britain and France winning World War I. The invention was the Holt 75 Caterpillar.