Getting The Dirt on Carolina CAT

Who is the Founder of Caterpillar?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Benjamin Holt

• Henry Ford

• John Deere

How many pieces of Caterpillar equipment are at use around the world?

• Over 2 million

• Over 4 million

• Over 6 million

• Over 8 million

Before the trademark yellow color, what color were the Caterpillar machines?

• Blue and white

• Green and yellow

• Grey and red

• Black and silver

What year did Caterpillar start?

• 1915

• 1925

• 1935

• 1945

How deep in the ground can a 349 excavator dig?

(a)  

How many tons of dirt can a 745 articulated truck carry?

(a)  

The largest mechanical vehicle in the world is the Caterpillar 797F. How big are the wheels (in feet)?

• 13 feet

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

• 12 feet

What does a bulldozer do?

• Lifts heavy objects

• Moves large amounts of dirt and rocks

• Digs deep holes

• Transports materials

What is the long arm of the excavator called?

• Scoop
• Bucket
• Stick
• Boom

What job title checks safety on construction sites?

• Construction manager

• Architect

• Safety inspector

• Site engineer