Caterpillar Engine Rebuild or Replace: How to Decide
At some point every high-hour CAT engine reaches the question. Blow-by is up, oil consumption is climbing, power is down, and someone has to decide ... Read more
Excavator Undercarriage Wear: How to Measure It and When to Replace
Undercarriage usually accounts for the largest share of a tracked machine’s maintenance spend over its life. It also gets the least attention, because nothing dramatic ... Read more
Excavator Bucket Types and Sizes: Choosing the Right One
A bucket that is too big will not fill properly, strains the hydraulics and slows every cycle. A bucket that is too small means more ... Read more
How to Find the Right Caterpillar Part Number
Most wrong-part deliveries start the same way. Someone calls a supplier, says they need a water pump for a 320D, and both parties assume that ... Read more