This is my Cat D2 3j built in 1938, the person sitting on it is the son of the original owner. John Ingate (pictured) last drove this machine in 1957.His father purchaced the machine for £500 in 1938,it was used on the farm in Halesworth Suffolk.
I always try to get the history of the machines I restore.I contacted Thurlows,the dealer that sold the machine to farmer Ingate.They put my letter on their notice board,by chance John Ingate read the letter when he visited the depot for spares, he could not believe it was his families old D2.He came to visit us last year to see his old trusty steed, I started it up and let hime drive it.There were tears of joy in his eyes as it was evident it brought back many memories of years gone by.He even recorded the engine noise!!
It makes this hobby worth while.
CATERPILLAR D2
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Great little story Martyn,
Thanks for sharing the background about that lovely little machine, you must of been one very proud owner that day
Thanks for sharing the background about that lovely little machine, you must of been one very proud owner that day
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Hi all,
Came across this old D2 today at South West Excavations plant sales yard.
I think it is for sale if anyone fancys a challenge !!
Came across this old D2 today at South West Excavations plant sales yard.
I think it is for sale if anyone fancys a challenge !!
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Hi here are more picks on Cat D2
the förts is from ÖverKalix in North of Sweden
and the other are fråm Luleå even in North of sweden
and are from 1936
the förts is from ÖverKalix in North of Sweden
and the other are fråm Luleå even in North of sweden
and are from 1936
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