Cat^® Undercarriage Repair and Service Options

With your equipment budget and production schedules at stake, your machine undercarriage needs to be in top shape at all times. Learn what your Cat^® dealer can offer for repair and service options and how you can take advantage of their expertise on your mine site.

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Everybody wants to hit their numbers. And we all aspire to have our machines meet or exceed production schedules while simultaneously cutting costs. To do this, one of your top priorities should be your mining undercarriage. After all, undercarriage maintenance costs can represent 50% of your operating budget.

Unlike engines or hydraulics where maintenance needs are usually immediately apparent, most components on an undercarriage are wear parts. As long as undercarriage parts wear evenly and predictably, you’re on track for regular service and maintenance. And the best way to measure and monitor the wear is to tap into the expertise of your Cat^®dealer, who can work with you both before and after the sale.

Trust the expertise of a company that’s been perfecting undercarriage service for generations. After all, Caterpillar invented the crawler tractor more than 100 years ago. Today, they offer a comprehensive variety of solutions that can be tailored to your budget and operational needs. Keep reading and check out this video to learn more about undercarriage maintenance.

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Each undercarriage is built to be rebuilt, which enables you to get multiple lives out of your investment. But unless it’s spec’d correctly and closely monitored, it can take weeks or even months to identify a problem with a functioning undercarriage.

A trained and experienced Cat undercarriage expert can help you choose the right design for your job. And after purchase, continue working with your Cat dealer to evaluate wear and to schedule parts replacement and preventive maintenance.

GET WITH THE PROGRAM

Cat experts specialize in all facets of undercarriage selection, application, service and maintenance. In addition to offering technical knowledge, Cat dealers provide a variety of programs that take the guesswork out of undercarriage maintenance. Here are a few of these programs:

Condition monitoring: Cat dealers use specialized tools to measure and record undercarriage component wear at regular intervals in the field. After taking measurements, your dealer can advise you on how many hours you have left before you need to rebuild it. They’ll also provide suggestions on how modifying site conditions or operator techniques can mitigate excessive wear.
Wear management system: The Custom Track Service (CTS) Pro is a subscription-based diagnostic service that helps you make informed maintenance decisions. Cat dealers will gather data and create a plan that meets your service needs.
Scalable options: Your Cat dealer can provide varying support based on your own technician resources. Get do-it-yourself repair/replacement kits delivered to your shop or contract with your dealer to have the work done by their dealer technicians.

Undercarriage Customer Value Agreements: With an Undercarriage Customer Value Agreement (CVA), you can contract to pay only for the hours your undercarriage completes. This controls cash flow and eliminates budget-busting surprises down the line. You can also negotiate fixed labor and maintenance costs.
Genuine Cat parts: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Undercarriage parts and components you get from your Cat dealer are all engineered for durability and reliability.
Repair Options & Rebuilds: Cat mining equipment is built to last, and that includes a range of repair and rebuild options to extend your undercarriage lifecycle. These options bring your undercarriage back to like new condition and maximize your mining equipment return on investment.
Cat Reman programs: Remanufactured components can help you save time and money. When it's time for a repair, return worn components to your Cat dealer. You could be eligible for a core credit to use toward a Cat Reman product¹. It's a convenient drop-in solution that will fit your machine's original specs.

UPTIME AND PROFITS

Every Cat undercarriage is built for tough applications and longer life. And your Cat dealer has the support you need to get more life out of your components on the mine site. A partnership with your Cat dealer can pay big dividends by maximizing machine value, maintaining production schedules and limiting unplanned maintenance.

Mining operations face enough challenges. When you work closely with your Cat dealer, you can avoid uncertainty about your undercarriage. Request a consultation with your dealer today to learn more about your undercarriage maintenance options.

¹Additional requirements apply. Contact your local authorized Cat dealer for more information.

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