This article was updated May 12, 2023. It was originally published Feb. 1, 2000. Chain drives traditionally handled heavy loads in harsh conditions, and many still do. But although they started out as ...

In 1985, Caterpillar expanded its elevated sprocket undercarriage concept to its medium track-type tractor (MTTT) line with the launch of the H-Series models. It is now marking the historic ...

Forty years ago this September, Caterpillar rolled off of its production lines 10 pilot models of D10 dozer, representing a radically different design, high weight and horsepower and resilient ...

What are sprockets and where are they used? What should I look for when specifying a sprocket? How do I get the right material for my sprocket? Is one method of manufacturing sprockets better than ...

Forty years ago, Caterpillar rolled out 10 pilot models of the D10, the world’s largest and most powerful bulldozer and the time, and one equipped with an elevated sprocket design that would change ...