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Yellow Power Caterpillar + Community

We provide a dynamic community to capture and share the evolution of Caterpillar equipment, products and technology.

Through our strong membership, donors and partners we celebrate the past to present of all things Caterpillar.

03/02/2026

Who's ready for ConExpo week!? Here is a throwback to the 1948 Road Show, which was the fist one after a pause during WWII. It was held at Chicago's Soldier Field, and broke from tradition in being held during Summer instead of early Spring. The highlight of the Cat exhibit was the new DW20 and DW21 models, although all Cat scrapers, bulldozers and control units were relatively new, having been added to the Cat lineup since Cat started making their own attachments in 1945. Not to be outdone in their hometown, IH arguably had the best photo op of the show, with a 2X scale replica of the TD-24 in their display.

02/17/2026

Happy President's Day! Who was the first US President with a Caterpillar connection? - Teddy Roosevelt. Ben C. Holt, Benjamin Holt's nephew, VP in charge of the Holt factory in Washington state, and known as one of the best equipment salesmen on the West coast, did not miss the opportunity when TR visited the area to invite him to see the Caterpillar tractor in action and even offered him a sales job. It is unknown if TR took Ben C up on the offer, but the president did briefly operate a Bucyrus steam shovel during a visit to the Panama Canal construction in 1906.

01/15/2026

Happy National Hat Day! What’s your favorite Cat hat?

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Have you made your first Caterpillar purchase of the year yet?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our friends and their families.

12/14/2025

Since we were late to the track loader party, here are a few more to close out track loader week

12/13/2025

Here's a few Antarctic track loader pics for track loader week

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

05/23/2025

Honoring our Friend, Bruce Vinkler

It is with such sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear friend, founding member, club president and dedicated collector - Bruce Vinkler on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Bruce was such an integral part of the club's founding and an inspiration to all. His love of the hobby and calm, experienced leadership always brought so much growth to the clubs he was involved with. Bruce enjoyed sharing his knowledge of his beloved antique Cats to members and friends around the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife Julie and the Vinkler family.

That's Bruce on the photo, doing what he loved to do. Push dirt with his antique Cat. We will miss you Bruce.

05/04/2025

Happy Star Wars Day from some long-time R2/D2 fans!

05/02/2025

With many US farmers in the field, it's a good time to highlight a lesser-known Cat ag machine, the AG 6. The AG 6 was a custom products version of the D6D SA briefly offered by Cat in the mid-1980's. The AG 6 was an odd blend of tried and true steel-track tractor and styling elements borrowed from its contemporary the first gen Challenger. Cat would also offer a smaller version, the AG 4, before eventually focusing exclusively on the Challenger line for ag applications.

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1302 W. Pioneer Pkwy Ste. 600
Peoria, IL
61615

Telephone

+18882287093

Website

http://www.yellowpowercc.org/

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