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How To Make the Right Choice for Your Situation
No matter how carefully you operate your truck or how diligently you perform maintenance on your Cat® on-highway truck engine, an engine breakdown is bound to happen eventually. When it does, the key to getting back on the road as quickly, reliably and affordably as possible is understanding your options.
Here are three repair alternatives that offer varying levels of complexity, cost and turnaround. The right choice depends on your situation, including your timeframe, budget, repair capabilities, engine age and other factors.
Option 1: Choose A Cat® Precious Metals Overhaul Kit
Whether your engine needs a basic repair or a complete out-of-frame overhaul, Cat precious metals kits offer multiple options to fit your budget.
- Fast and affordable: Cat precious metals kits cost less than buying the individual piece parts. Ordering is simple so repairs get done quickly and efficiently.
- Conveniently packaged: It includes the parts you need for a reliable, high-quality rebuild in one package. With no sourcing from multiple locations, you'll have the right parts for the job the first time.
- Peace of mind: You get genuine Cat parts assembled in a kit by the original manufacturer — not an aftermarket parts manufacturer. Plus, you receive same-as-new, 12-month Caterpillar Limited Warranty1 and Extended Service Coverage (ESC) options.
Option 2: Choose a Complete Cat Reman Long Block
Cat Reman long blocks and Cat Reman long blocks with new content offer a lower-cost, "drop-in" repair alternative to a complete engine replacement.
- Less downtime: Coming fully assembled with cylinder block, crank shaft, cylinder packs and cylinder head, Cat Reman long blocks and Cat Reman long blocks with new content are ready to be built into your engine. Off-the-shelf availability also shortens your repair time.
- Like new performance: Cat Reman long blocks and Cat Reman long blocks with new content are completely updated, inspected and tested to perform like new products. An unlimited miles, 12-month Caterpillar Limited Warranty1 protects your investment.
- Cost savings: A fraction-of-new price combined with core credit helps you keep your repair costs under control.
Option 3: Choose a Complete Cat Reman Engine
If time is critical and your existing engine doesn't have much life remaining, consider a complete Cat Reman engine or a Cat Reman engine with new content. This option gives you reliable performance at a reduced cost.
- Like new: Remanufactured to like new standards and dynamometer tested for reliability and performance, Cat Reman engines and Cat Reman engines with new content are backed by are backed by the Caterpillar Limited Warranty1. Cat Reman heavy-duty engines are backed by an unlimited-miles, two year Caterpillar Limited Warranty1 with ESC available for even more peace of mind. Cat Reman medium-duty engines are backed by a 36-month Caterpillar Limited Warranty1, plus towing coverage for the first 12 months.
- Fast turnaround: Cat Reman engines and Cat Reman engines with new content come fully assembled and many are available off-the-shelf at Cat dealers to get you back to work fast.
- Core credit2: Core credit helps lower your repair expenses. Even engines with broken crankshafts and damaged cylinder blocks are eligible for credit when exchanged for a Cat Reman engine with new content.
1Warranty can vary by model and application; limitations apply. For complete details about the applicable Caterpillar Limited Warranty, contact an authorized Cat dealer.
2Additional guidelines may apply. Contact your authorized Cat dealer for more information.