Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 9, 2008, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release announcing a new alignment of the company's machine product and marketing organizations to strengthen customer focus, position the company to achieve its 2010 and Vision 2020 goals and build deep expertise in product development. The alignment results in numerous officer changes effective January 1, 2009. The full text of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Caterpillar Inc. press release dated October 9, 2008, announcing new alignment of machine product and marketing organizations and new officers.

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