Choosing Cat^® Undercarriages for Cat Mining Equipment

Undercarriage maintenance costs will be one of your biggest mining operation expenses. So, it only makes sense to partner with your Cat® dealer before the sale is completed. This ensures you get the best possible support to maximize the life, uptime and ROI for your Cat mining equipment.

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GENUINE CAT BRANDED UNDERCARRIAGE

You put your money and trust on the line when using your mining equipment, and your Cat^® dealer can help you get the most out of your investment. When you buy a Cat undercarriage, you’re not just getting the iron — you're also adding Caterpillar as an on-the-job partner.

Cat mining equipment is built to exacting specifications and supported by parts and service representatives with the best training to manage your undercarriage system. For instance, representatives will prepare reports with maintenance and repair alternatives so you can make the lowest cost-per-hour decision. Cat undercarriage ownership starts and ends with dealer collaboration to ensure you keep working.

COLLABORATION IS KEY

Undercarriage wear rates on mining sites depend on soil types, loads and mine site conditions. Your Cat dealer can help you choose the best undercarriage system for your needs and maintenance budget. Each undercarriage is designed for distinct applications:

General Duty: A good choice when operating conditions are not too harsh. Consider this type of undercarriage for applications with low ground pressure and machine stability.
Heavy Duty: Intended for abrasive conditions, shock and other stresses. Steel tracks resist cracking and provide a longer wear life.
Heavy Duty Extended Life with Duralink: The best choice for the toughest mine sites and long hours.

The undercarriage life and maintenance costs should also fit into your company and fleet financial goals. The most durable undercarriage may not be the right choice for a machine on an accelerated depreciation schedule. If your goal is the lowest operating cost per hour, your Cat dealer can determine the best undercarriage for your mine site.

REPAIR OPTIONS

Because Caterpillar design and build their own undercarriage, they tailor a range of repair options. This means 100% quality control and machine-specific product matches for equipment repair. By repairing before failure and involving your Cat dealer early on, you can customize the right service for your mining equipment. Choosing the best option for your repair means considering the following criteria:

Purchase price
Machine utilization
Abrasion
Impact

And don’t forget — all Cat undercarriage are covered by the Cat Undercarriage Assurance Program and new genuine Cat parts are backed by a 12-month Caterpillar Limited Warranty.

CVAS LOCK IN COSTS

During dealer consultations be sure to ask about Cat Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) for Undercarriage. A CVA is a stress-free ownership plan that will provide the following:

Set you up with an inspection and maintenance plan.
Establish fixed costs for predicted component replacement.
Benefit from negotiated prices so you can estimate a more accurate ROI.

PREDICT THE FUTURE

All undercarriages wear out, but Cat undercarriage systems are designed to work and wear as a system. Caterpillar undercarriage specialists can track this wear with specialized tools and predict future results. With their insights you can schedule major maintenance at a time that’s convenient, such as the offseason or between jobs.

Caterpillar technicians can also alert you to potential problems — such as abnormal wear — before they become expensive repairs or major schedule disruptions.

When you work with your Cat dealer, you benefit from the mining industry’s largest dealer network, certified repair and rebuild operations, and Undercarriage Assurance Programs. Partnering with your Cat dealer lowers uncertainty about costs and maintenance schedules. This allows you to focus on what you do best.

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MANAGE UNDERCARRIAGE WEAR AND MAINTENANCE

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