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Benjamin Holt
1849-01-01 – 1920-12-05
Life & Legacy
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.
Occupation & Career
inventor, businessperson
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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- Wikidata population candidate Q4027579 — wikidata View source
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