Protect Yourself with Extended Service Coverage (ESC)
Protect Yourself with Extended Service Coverage (ESC)

Protect Yourself with Cat® Extended Service Coverage (ESC)

RISING REPAIR COSTS HITTING YOUR BOTTOM LINE?

In late February, 2023, The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council along with Decisiv Inc. released a report on truck maintenance and repair costs. What they found was this: In the last quarter of 2022, labor costs rose by nearly 11%, with a 13% increase in combined parts and labor expenses over the prior year.

Is there anything you can do to avoid these rising repair costs? When it comes to your Cat® on-highway truck engine, the answer is a definite “yes.” Cat Extended Service Coverage (ESC) lets you take to the road with predictability and peace of mind when it comes to repair costs — whether you choose Overhaul Protection for Cat Truck Engines (OPT), Precious Metals Kit ESC, Component Plus coverage or ESC Plus for complete Cat Reman truck engines.

 

Here’s what you need to know about your options

Cat ESC plans:

  • Cover the cost of parts, repair labor and resultant damage on covered components that fail due to defects, when repaired at an authorized Cat dealer
  • Are transferable at no additional cost to help increase the resale value of your truck
  • Come in multiple coverage options available to meet different needs

Find the coverage that’s right for you

Do you want to extend your engine coverage, safeguard your investment in a repair or overhaul, or add protection for an individual component? There’s a Cat ESC solution designed to deliver peace of mind in each situation.

 

THE SITUATION

THE SOLUTION

THE DETAILS1

I’M REPLACING MY CURRENT ENGINE WITH A CAT REMAN ENGINE OR A CAT REMAN ENGINE WITH NEW CONTENT.

ESC Plus

  • Up to 60 months or 500K miles of protection, whichever comes first2

MY AUTHORIZED CAT DEALER IS PERFORMING A COMPLETE ENGINE OVERHAUL.

Overhaul Protection for Trucks (OPT)

  • 24, 36 or 48 months of protection
  • Various deductible options
  • No mileage or hour limitations

I WANT TO USE A KIT WITH MULTIPLE COMPONENTS INCLUDED UNDER A SINGLE PART NUMBER FOR A CONVENIENT AND HIGH-QUALITY REPAIR, REBUILD OR OVERHAUL.

Precious Metals Kit ESC

  • 24, 36 or 48 months of protection on select medium- and heavy-duty kits3
  • Zero-dollar deductible
  • No mileage or hour limitations

I’M REPLACING INDIVIDUAL ENGINE COMPONENTS

Component Plus ESC

  • Available for 20+ different engine components4
  • 24, 36 or 48 months of protection
  • Zero-dollar deductible
  • No mileage or hour limitations

 

1Additional terms and conditions apply. This marketing tool does not represent a contract or obligation of any kind between Caterpillar Inc., its subsidiaries or affiliates, and the equipment owner. For details, including a complete description of the terms, conditions, and/or exclusions, refer to ESC contract. All graphics and lists in this marketing tool are provided solely for general information purposes and are not intended to be a solicitation or an offer to sell any product or service.

236 and 48-month coverages on heavy-duty Cat Reman engines have unlimited miles. 60-month coverage on heavy-duty Cat Reman engines has a 500k mileage limit. Contact your authorized Cat dealer for details.

3Precious Metals Kit ESC is available for bronze, silver, gold, medium-duty/heavy-duty platinum, medium-duty titanium or medium-duty HEUI™ kits.

4Component Plus ESC is available for: 3116 truck governor, 3208-3306 fuel injection pump, air compressor, camshaft/rollers, clutch/transmission, crankshaft, cylinder head, cylinder pack (piston, rings & rods set), electronic control module (ECM), front gears (covers replaced gears only), fuel injector (set), HEUI™ pump, high pressure fuel pump, long block, oil cooler, oil pump, rocker arms (set), short block, turbocharger (single & dual configurations), variable valve actuators (set) and studs (set), and water pump.

Caterpillar has your back across the miles

Visit the Cat Extended Service Coverage (ESC) homepage to find out more about each plan as well as the flexible payment terms and financing options available. Here, you can also calculate the cost for plans specific to your needs. Just keep in mind that OPT coverage and estimates are only available from an authorized Cat overhauling dealer.

Enter the following info into our online interface:

  • Valid engine serial number
  • Truck manufacturer/model
  • Engine mileage

From there, you'll receive an estimate that helps you make an informed decision about the protection for your Cat truck engine and submit a request for coverage.

In the meantime, check out this Myth Buster Minute video for the facts on how ESC protects you from unexpected repair bills. And, as always, if you have any questions, reach out to your local authorized Cat dealer.

Busting ESC myths

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Extended Service Coverage Myths | Myth Buster Minutes | Cat® Truck Engines

 

 

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