2025 Caterpillar, the giant name in heavy machines, has just dropped its first-ever full-size pickup truck in America – the 2025 Caterpillar America. They call it the “King Cat,” and after seeing it in person, it’s easy to understand why. This thing looks and feels like a tank you can drive every day.
Design
Walk up to the 2025 Caterpillar America and the first word that comes out is massive. The front grille is bigger than most kitchen tables, finished in matte black with thick chrome bars and a glowing yellow CAT logo in the middle. The hood sits high and proud, with sharp power-dome lines that scream strength.
Step on the running boards (they’re power-deployed) and open the door – everything feels heavy and solid. Inside, the cabin is pure luxury: hand-stitched leather everywhere, real aluminum and carbon-fiber accents, and seats that look like they belong in a $120,000 SUV. The yellow stitching and little CAT badges remind you this isn’t just another truck.
Features – Tech That Actually Makes Sense
Caterpillar didn’t try to copy everyone else; they went bigger. The dashboard is ruled by a 17-inch vertical touchscreen – bigger than most laptops. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 20-speaker sound system come standard. There’s even a built-in 360-degree camera system with underbody view, perfect when you’re crawling over rocks.
The bed is the real star: 6.5 feet long, sprayed with factory bedliner tougher than rhino lining, and it has built-in 110V and 220V power outlets plus LED lighting bright enough to work at night. Payload? Over 3,200 pounds. Towing? Up to 18,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Engine & Mileage
Under the hood sits a 7.3-liter twin-turbo V8 making 730 horsepower and a wild 1,050 lb-ft of torque. Yes, you read that right. Zero to 60 happens in under 4.5 seconds – faster than many sports cars. It’s paired with a heavy-duty 10-speed automatic and full-time 4WD.
But here’s the surprise: even with all that power, real-world testers are seeing 18-20 mpg on the highway when you drive normal. In the city it drops to 13-14 mpg, but for a truck this size and power, that’s honestly impressive. A 40-gallon tank means you can go almost 700 miles between fill-ups.
Price
The 2025 Caterpillar America starts at $92,900 for the base “WorkSite” trim. The loaded “Executive Cat” version with every option crosses $135,000. Delivery started in October 2025, and most dealers already have waiting lists 6-8 months long.