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Looking for ways to get the most value from your older Cat machine—now and for years to come? Want to ramp up productivity without buying new?
Caterpillar and your Cat dealer offer many cost-effective ways to extend machine life and get maximum productivity, safety and comfort from your Cat equipment.
Whatever your need and budget, we have options tailored for you.
The decision to repair, replace or rebuild your Cat machine or engine depends on many factors, including cost, timeline and business needs.
This chart highlights some of the trade-offs of each decision. Ultimately, your Cat dealer can help you analyze which option makes the most sense for you.
SERVICE-TYPE GUIDE |
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|
REPAIR |
UPGRADE |
REBUILD |
REPLACE |
MACHINE LIFE EXPECTANCY |
⬤ |
⬤ |
⬤⬤ |
⬤⬤⬤ |
LATEST PRODUCT FEATURES |
NO |
⬤⬤ |
⬤⬤ |
⬤⬤⬤ |
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY |
NO |
⬤ |
⬤⬤ |
⬤⬤⬤ |
COST |
$ |
$$ |
$$$ |
$$$$ |
TIME |
⬤⬤ |
⬤⬤ |
⬤⬤⬤ |
⬤ |
Note: You can integrate Cat Reman parts into each of the options above to lower your costs.
We know that every equipment decision impacts your bottom line. Good decisions start with the right information. Here are answers to common questions about remanufacturing, rebuilds, upgrades and repair options. Contact your local Cat dealer to get an expert assessment of your specific needs and learn about your best options.
Caterpillar’s remanufacturing and rebuild options are both cost-effective and sustainable options to get the Cat equipment you need at a lower cost.
But they are different.
Rebuild: Rebuilds are completed at a Cat dealer, Cat dealer technicians perform a major repair on your machine by:
Remanufacturing: Cat Reman remanufactures engines and parts at our state-of-the-art Cat Reman remanufacturing facilities. Cat Reman specialists disassemble and re-machine every part, engine or system.
Yes. Your Cat dealer can show you upgrade options available for your machine when you discuss upcoming repair needs.
Many people choose to add or upgrade features on their Cat machine during a rebuild. A rebuild is a great time to add technology, performance upgrades and comforts that were unavailable when your machine was originally manufactured.
While maintenance is usually planned, repairs are reactive service work. Maintenance is the proactive, routine work done to keep a machine or engine working well. Repairs are done to fix something that’s already broken or not working right.
Caterpillar does not restrict who can repair, maintain or upgrade your Cat equipment. You can do many repairs and upgrades to your Cat equipment yourself. In fact, our SIS2GO app empowers you to do repairs and maintenance yourself with detailed machine and engine information direct from Caterpillar on your phone.
We offer repair kits, upgrade kits, manuals and other resources for people who prefer to DIY. However, most major repairs and upgrades are best done by Cat dealer technicians who have the proper tools and expertise to do them right.
Technically, yes—some people may have the tools and knowledge to rebuild a machine on their own. However, most don’t have the time or resources to do it themselves.
Yes. Cat Financial has many financing options for equipment rebuilds and major repairs. Your local Cat dealer can help you find best option for you.
You can learn more about the cost of rebuilding a machine here.