Caterpillar Inc Research and Development Expenses
Research & Development (R&D) Expenses of Caterpillar Inc 2005-2018
Amounts are in $millions.
| Year | R&D Expenses ($mn) |
| 2018 | $1,850 |
| 2017 | $1,842 |
| 2016 | $ 1,853 |
| 2015 | $ 2,134 |
| 2014 | $ 2,107 |
| 2013 | $ 1,552 |
| 2012 | $ 2,491 |
| 2011 | $ 2,297 |
| 2010 | $ 1,905 |
| 2009 | $ 1,421 |
| 2008 | $ 1,728 |
| 2007 | $ 1,404 |
| 2006 | $ 1,347 |
| 2005 | $ 1,084 |
Research and development expenses of caterpillar Inc grew to $1.85 billion from $1.84 billion in 2017.