25 Years Of Cat Certified Rebuilds
July 7, 2010
As the 5,000th machine is rebuilt this year under the Cat Certified Rebuild (CCR) program, Caterpillar is celebrating its customers’ good economic sense.
On average, a rebuild costs 40 to 50 per cent less than buying a comparable new machine, even though the rebuilt machine is disassembled to its bare frame and then rebuilt to like-new specifications.
“Cat machines are designed to maintain their fundamental integrity throughout a lifetime of service,” says Pat Boeker, general manager of sales and marketing at Finning (Canada). “Our customers know this, and are receiving great financial benefit by choosing to rebuild instead of buying new.”
The CCR process includes automatic replacement of more than 7,000 parts. Remaining parts are measured against Caterpillar’s reusability guidelines, and those not measuring up are either replaced with new parts, or are reconditioned to meet specifications.
Some work completed during a CCR includes:
- Straightening and reinforcing frames
- Replacing worn linkage pins and shaft bearings
- Restoring hydraulic systems to original performance levels
- Replacing electronic control modules and software
The work is finished off with new paint, a new serial number, and a new parts warranty. Caterpillar’s certified rebuild offerings also include power train, engine, hydraulic system, and machine component programs.