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Enter your location in our dealer locator to find a location near you.
Cat dealers are locally operated businesses. We partner with them closely to provide a consistent customer experience around the world. Learn more about our dealer network.
You can find product information on cat.com. For pricing, availability and additional details contact your local Cat dealer.
If you’d like to demo or operate a machine before buying, contact your Cat dealer. Machine inventory varies by location, and not all models are available to try before you buy.
Equipment Protection Plans (EPP) offer coverage beyond the standard warranty. Your local Cat dealer can provide more information about EPP coverage and help you find the right option for you and your business.
You can buy genuine Cat parts and upgrade kits online or through your Cat dealer.
Pricing varies by specific product, model and features. Your Cat dealer can help you with pricing and availability.
Visit our Open Innovation page and click the ‘Submit Your Idea’ button at the bottom to share your idea. Please only include non-confidential information.
Depending on your business needs, Cat equipment can be financed, leased, or rented. You can also pay in full/with cash. Compare your options.
Cat Financial offers competitive rates and flexible options to help you get the equipment you need, fast. The Cat Financial team understands your equipment, the industries you work in and the challenges your business may face. Best of all, solutions are developed specifically for Cat customers. See what our customers say about working with Cat Financial. Note: Financial solutions vary by location, contact your local Cat dealer to discuss your options.
You can request a financing quote on cat.com. After you submit the form, your local Cat dealer will follow up with more information.
You can also contact your Cat dealer to discuss financing options.
Your local Cat dealer can help you with maintenance and repairs, planned and unplanned.
Visit cat.com for additional DIY maintenance and repair resources.
Service manuals, parts reference guides and other resources are available on our cat.com maintenance hub.
You can also contact your local Cat dealer to request a copy.
Cat Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) help you get the most from your equipment and your business. To find out what’s included, visit our Customer Value Agreement page.
Caterpillar offers training for heavy equipment operators, service technicians and leaders. Options include in-person courses, on-demand learning and Cat simulator training. Learn more on our Cat Training page.
Many Cat dealers offer training as well. Contact your Cat dealer to learn more.
Your online Cat account is the single account you use to log in to select services and applications we offer. Shop for parts and machines online, manage your fleet, go mobile, and more. Register for a Cat account.
Need help updating your account information? With the new Cat.com logged-in experience, updating your account and profile information is made easy following these steps.
If you have a contract with Cat Financial, MyCatFinancial is the free online portal where you can easily manage your account anytime and anywhere via desktop or with the free mobile app. You can use MyCatFinancial to make a payment, apply for a Cat® Card, view open invoices, and so much more. Login or register for your free account today.
We have a standard process for reviewing and onboarding potential Caterpillar suppliers. To get started, register your company on our sourcing portal.
View Requirements for Caterpillar Suppliers
Find out more about our merchandise licensing program and how to apply.
Genuine Cat merchandise is available at a wide variety of retailers, Cat dealers, specialty shops and our Cat Amazon store.
You can also purchase Cat merchandise online at www.shopcaterpillar.com.
The Caterpillar Foundation supports philanthropic causes and communities globally.
The Caterpillar Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. We directly solicit grant proposals from nonprofits that meet our strategic focus areas and predetermined geographical locations based on communities and regions in which we have the greatest number of employees.
For equipment or engine donation requests, please contact your Cat dealer.
Visit our Sponsorship Request page to submit a request for sponsorship.
To learn more about our current sponsorships, visit cat.com/sponsorships.
The Caterpillar Visitors Center is located in Peoria, IL and is open to the public. The center offers a museum, a virtual ride in the bed of a massive two-and-a-half story Cat 797F Mining Truck, Cat equipment simulators, and seasonal displays. For more information on tickets, hours of operation or to take a virtual tour, go to visitcaterpillar.com.
We also have Caterpillar demonstration and training centers in multiple U.S. locations and globally. Contact your local Cat dealer to arrange a visit.
Unfortunately, our production and distribution facilities are not open to the general public for tours.
Caterpillar customers interested in visiting Caterpillar production facilities should contact their Cat dealer.
Cat is the flagship brand in the Caterpillar portfolio and one of the most valuable brands in the world. Cat heavy equipment is designed and manufactured by Caterpillar for a wide range of industries. Cat machines and engines are widely recognized as premium products and are known for superior quality and reliability.
Caterpillar is our company, which includes a portfolio of different brands. Cat is our flagship product and dealer network brand. In conversation, many people use the terms interchangeably. But they are, in fact, different.
The Cat product portfolio is the most extensive in the industry, with products ranging from skid steers to marine engines to the 1000-tonne Cat 6090 mining excavator. The portfolio also includes technology products and a broad array of services such as rental and finance. To see products from other brands in Caterpillar’s portfolio, visit caterpillar.com.
Cat products are used in a wide range of industries, including construction, mining, power generation, marine, oil and gas, forestry, landscaping, agriculture, paving, waste, and quarry. See our industry resources here.
Caterpillar Inc.'s headquarters is located in Irving, Texas. We also have approximately 150 Caterpillar facilities around the world. See our global locations.
Cat dealers are locally owned with locations all over the world. The network is the largest in the industry – serving over 190 countries with 2,700 branches. To find a local dealer, visit our locator page.
Formal approval is required to use our trademarks, logos and other copyrighted materials. To start the process, click here.
We investigate all credible reports of information or cybersecurity vulnerabilities that may impact our products or services. If you believe that you have information about an information or cybersecurity vulnerability, please notify us.
You can learn about career areas available to you and search for current opportunities online.
We offer internships and apprenticeships across multiple career areas. See our opportunities available by region.
Thank you for applying! We have a thorough review process for job applications. Response time will vary by the position you applied for. You can get information about your application status and report issues by contacting the service center.
We offer a variety of programs to help people like you develop the skills and knowledge to become a Cat dealer technician. Find out how Cat dealer technicians make a difference, and see our open positions.
Machine operators are in demand all over the world. Learn about the skills, training and certifications you may need to land an operating job.
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