Benjamin Holt
Benjamin Leroy Holt | |
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Benjamin Leroy Holt, before 1920 | |
| Born | January 1, 1849 |
| Died | December 5, 1920 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, inventor |
| Known for | Patented and manufactured first workable continuous tracked tractor, led to Caterpillar Inc. |
| Title | President of Holt Manufacturing Company |
| Spouse | Anna Brown |
| Children | Alfred B. Holt, William Knox Holt, Anne Holt, Edison Ames Holt, Benjamin Dean Holt |
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Benjamin Leroy Holt (January 1, 1849 – December 5, 1920) was an American businessman and inventor who patented and manufactured the first practical crawler-type tread tractor. The continuous-type track is used for heavy agricultural and engineering vehicles to spread the weight over a large area to prevent the vehicle from sinking into soft ground. He founded with his brothers the Holt Manufacturing Company.