Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway engines, industrial gas turbines, and locomotives, serving customers across infrastructure, resource extraction, power generation, and industrial sectors globally. The company generates revenue from the sale of heavy equipment and engines, spare parts and services, and through Cat Financial, which provides retail and wholesale financing for Caterpillar products and power generation projects. Caterpillar distributes its offerings through one of the largest independent global dealer networks spanning nearly 200 countries and competes on product performance, customer service, quality, and price against both global manufacturers and regional competitors.