Smart Strategies for Buying Remanufactured Parts

Purchasing heavy equipment components is a necessary aspect of keeping machines productive and jobs moving forward. It is also one of the largest ongoing expenses for many operations. A strategy for managing those costs without sacrificing quality is to incorporate remanufactured parts into your maintenance routine.

What are remanufactured components?

Remanufacturing is a process that begins with a worn out or damaged assembly, then returns it to like new condition in terms of performance and reliability. When parts are remanufactured, they are dissembled, cleaned, inspected, re-engineered, and rebuilt with new individual components to meet OEM specifications. They are less expensive than OEM options, but they meet the same high standards. Typical examples of reman parts include engines, transmissions, torque converters, power shuttles, A/C compressors, injection pumps, alternators, and others.

Why choose reman parts?

There are several practical benefits to choosing remanufactured options for your equipment fleet:

Lower costs

Reman parts often cost significantly less than new OEM components, often up to 25% to 45%. For operations managing multiple machines, that difference can add up to a meaningful savings across the year.

OEM level quality

When remanufactured correctly, these components meet the same specifications as new parts. That means that you can expect consistent performance and reliability from properly rebuilt assemblies.

Warranty support

Most reputable reman parts programs include warranty coverage comparable to new components. This added protection helps reduce your risk and supports long term equipment uptime.

Fast turnarounds

In most cases, remanufactured parts are ready to install, so your turnaround time is quicker compared to buying new.

Efficient use of resources

Remanufacturing generally consumes about 20% of the amount of energy required for new manufacturing. About one pound of new material is used for every five to nine pounds of reused material.

How to select the correct remanufactured options

Not all reman parts are created equal, so choosing the right supplier matters. Working with an authorized dealer or trusted remanufacturer helps ensure the component you purchase is properly rebuilt and compatible with your machine. A reliable partner will:

• Follow the correct disassembly and reassembly processes
• Sufficiently clean individual components
• Use the highest quality materials
• Properly test the part once the process is finished

When opting for remanufactured options, we suggest avoiding the cheaper choices. Some parts are labeled as remanufactured but are actually only lightly refurbished or cleaned up. You must have the remanufacturer guarantee that the component meets OEM specifications prior to purchasing it. If parts numbers and tolerances differ from your original component, then a reman part might require expensive modifications to fit, or it may not perform adequately.

Available remanufactured parts

Engines and Assemblies

• Complete engines
• Basic engines
• Short blocks
• Connecting rods
• Cylinder heads
• Oil coolers
• Oil pumps
• Turbochargers
• Water pumps

Fuel

• Injection nozzles
• Injection pumps

Electrical

• Alternators
• Generators
• Starters

Power Train

• Torque converters
• Power shuttles
• Transmissions

And more

• A/C compressors
• Electronic controllers
• Monitors

If you’re looking for high quality reman parts for your heavy equipment, contact our team today!