What is Caterpillar known for?
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve.
What's the difference between Cat and Caterpillar?
The Caterpillar brand represents the whole corporation and our people. Cat® is the flagship brand of products and services with customers served by our independently owned and operated global Cat dealer network.
Why is a Caterpillar called a Caterpillar?
Etymology. The origins of the word "caterpillar" date from the early 16th century. They derive from Middle English catirpel, catirpeller, probably an alteration of Old North French catepelose: cate, cat (from Latin cattus) + pelose, hairy (from Latin pilōsus).
When did Caterpillar become Cat?
Best Tractor Company, creating a new entity, California-based Caterpillar Tractor Company. In 1986, the company reorganized itself as a Delaware corporation under the current name, Caterpillar Inc....Caterpillar Inc.
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What does a Caterpillar look like?
Caterpillars have long, worm-like bodies with six true legs. They can also have a variable number of stumpy false legs (called prolegs), which help them to move and cling to things. Caterpillars can change dramatically from when they first hatch to when they're ready to pupate.