Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Komatsu Ltd. (KMTUY) are the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, with Caterpillar at the top spot and Komatsu a close second. Known for their iconic yellow machines, both serve a wide variety of sectors like infrastructure, construction, mining, oil and gas, industrial, and transportation.Illinois-based Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $165 billion, whereas Tokyo, Japan-based Komatsu has a market capitalization of$27.4 billion. Currently, ...