Collectors Corner

Finding Grandpa’s Dozer: The Long-Lost 1954 Allis-Chalmers HD-15
John Engstrom bought the dozer back in 1960 to start his business and sold it in 1965. He and his grandson tracked it down before John passed away.
November 21, 2024
1963 black and white photo 1954 Allis-Chalmers HD-15 dozer
His Rare Traxcavators are for Show – His Vintage Cats are for Work
This collector/contractor restored rare machines that inspired Cat's track loaders and runs vintage Cat dozers, scrapers and motor grader on the job.
September 18, 2024
1930s International I30 Trackson Traxcavator prototype and 1940s T4 Trackson Cat Traxcavator
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Stuck on Struck Mini Dozers – Big Collection Focuses on Small Machines
Since its first ads in Popular Mechanics in 1967, Struck has been churning out mini dozers for DIYers like Jeff Malmberg, its largest collector.
May 21, 2024
collection of struck mini dozers tractors on lawn
Collectors Corner
Scrappy Collector Rescues, Restores Vintage Equipment in YouTube Videos
Sam Descutner's YouTube channel “Scrappy Industries” has more than 60,000 followers watching his missions to save machines from the scrapyard.
April 25, 2024
1950 lorain 820 cable shovel loading Euclid 57 truck
Collectors Corner
What’s a “Sugar Baby” Cat? – Collector Reveals 1962 Wheeled D6 (Video)
He found and restored one of about 150 D6s that were converted from tracks to wheels for U.S. Sugar to haul cane. Watch it in action here.
February 27, 2024
Cat 1962 Sugar Baby DW6 B restored
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The Rarest of the Rare: Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2023
Check out a Guinness World Record steam tractor, a 1951 "Mighty Mouse dozer, a 1919 Best 25 rescued by helicopter, and more.
December 28, 2023
1905 150 Case steam tractor side view smoke coming out stack
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Rare 1919 Best 25 Crawler Tractor Rescued in Airlift, Painstakingly Restored
After a hiker’s photos appeared online, they hired a helicopter, trekked uphill with tools, found the Best and brought it home.
November 7, 2023
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Collector Restores 1929 Cat Thirty Crawler Tractor Found in Texas Field
A friend saw the old Caterpillar, but the owner didn't want to sell. Tom Pfeiffer held onto the photograph and eventually got his Thirty.
June 29, 2023
Tom pfeiffer sitting in restored 1929 Caterpillar Thirty crawler tractor
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A Collector’s 1951 Mead “Mighty Mouse” Dozer and Other Rare Finds
Along with the "Baby Dozer," Robert Dahs of Ohio has restored a 1930 Galion motor roller and a 1955 Duo-Pactor.
May 26, 2023
gray 1951 Mead Mighty Mouse dozer on two wheel trailer at HCEA 2022 convention
Collectors Corner
Extremely Rare Thew "Scoop Shovel" Found on Facebook (Video)
George Marsh had never seen the attachment before and neither had other historical equipment collectors. Watch it in action.
April 26, 2023
1956 Lorain TL-25 crawler crane with Thew Scoop Shovel attachment
Collectors Corner
Saving Case's 1972 Marine Corps 1150 Track Loader (Video)
Jim Carter has preserved a piece of military history with his MC1150. Watch it in action here.
March 9, 2023
1972 Case Marine Corps 1150 track loader on grassy field in front of red antique crawler crane
Collectors Corner
Firing Up "The Boss" – 1918 Russell Steam Tractor Wows the Crowds (Video)
"The Boss" has been restored and demonstrates its abilities at historical equipment shows. Watch how it's started and what it can do.
February 6, 2023
1918 Russell steam tractor running belt to drive old-time rock crushing demonstration
Vintage Equipment
In Praise of the Rare: Top 5 Vintage-Equipment Stories of 2022
Rare Cat, Deere and other vintage finds made the list – including "Big Roy," the largest dozer of his day.
December 28, 2022
1972 Allis-Chalmers HD41 dozer Ron Barton and Frank Burke stand beside
Vintage Equipment
Rare Kubotas – 1979 KH-10 Excavator, Other Gems Found and Restored
Lance Taylor has many stories to tell about the odd places he found Kubota's first models and how they were restored to mint condition.
November 22, 2022
1979 Kubota KH-10 D in field restored
Collectors Corner
Loud and Proud – Restoring a 1980s Terex D700A Dozer (Video)
Tim Davis searched for years to find the dozer of his childhood, with its green paint and noisy Detroit Diesel. He just finished five years restoring it.
October 25, 2022
1982/3 Terex-D700A dozer in dirt and scrub pine terrain
Vintage Equipment
Video: Oldest Link-Belt Crane, 1918 Steam Tractor Lead Rock Crushing Demo
"Big Bertha" and "The Boss" head up the procession with vintage crusher, loader and hauler at historical equipment show.
October 12, 2022
old-time rock crusher
Collectors Corner
Finding a 1940 Cat D6 with Wood Cab and Other Rare Specimens
The D6 has been beautifully restored, one of multiple vintage rarities Shay Stutsman of Colorado has found to preserve.
September 7, 2022
1940 Caterpillar D6 crawler tractor wooden cab restored parked on driveway in front of mountains
Collectors Corner
Saving “Big Roy”: The World’s Largest Dozer in 1972 (Video)
This 1972 Allis-Chalmers HD-41 was saved from the scrap heap and now delights audiences. Check out video of Big Roy in action.
July 25, 2022
1972 Allis-Chalmers HD41 dozer Ron Barton and Frank Burke stand beside
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