Caterpillar is expanding its service replacement engine program to provide new alternatives to major engine overhaul. The program consists of four options, including new replacement engines, Cat Reman engines, short block engine replacements, and heavy-duty long blocks.
The expanded program offers a range of replacements for equipment using engines up to a Cat C7.1, or 320 horsepower.
New replacement or Cat Reman engine solutions are faster and easier than a complete rebuild and deliver enhanced uptime and productivity, according to Caterpillar. The program also helps equipment managers reach sustainability goals by utilizing remanufactured components that may otherwise be sent to landfills.
“To maximize the return on their investment, customers expect their equipment to perform year after year, even after thousands of hours of hard work,” said Ron Schultz, global aftermarket sales manager, in a prepared statement. “The industrial power industry has an increased emphasis on the refurbishment of machines, and this program provides a great alternative to extend the life without buying brand-new.”
With a new replacement engine, customers benefit from brand-new engines built to factory specifications that meet emissions standards and deliver same-as-original performance, according to the company. This approach also offers reduced repair and overhaul costs, extended warranty protection, and a quick turnaround time.
Cat Reman engines are remanufactured to their original performance specifications through state-of-the-art salvage techniques, adhering to strict reuse guidelines, using advanced manufacturing systems and following robust quality control. The newly remanufactured Cat engine then re-enters the supply chain, with its lifecycle restarted, ready to be installed.
Source: Caterpillar
