[VIDEO] From Steam to Diesel: Caterpillar's History Helping Build the Panama Canal

Caterpillar products have been involved in the construction and expansion of the Panama Canal throughout its 105-year history. A new Caterpillar Visitors Center exhibit looks at the role its machines played in making this 20th century engineering marvel.

Mar 26, 2019

The newest Caterpillar Visitors Center exhibit in Peoria, IL, looks at the role Caterpillar machines played in making this 20th century engineering marvel a reality. Take a look behind the scenes. https://www.caterpillar.com/history

Caterpillar Inc. Puts Its History on Display

Expanding the Panama Canal

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