The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world.

Caterpillar is clearly the leader in the world of heavy construction equipment. Dave feels it is very likely that Caterpillar will remain just as dominant in the future. The video concludes with a discussion about what makes Caterpillar so successful.

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