While excavator applications vary, certain goals remain — keep owning and operating costs down and equipment uptime high. Peterson offers repair options to maintain performance and profitable operations of excavators in the 30-ton size class.
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Engine Repair Options

Inspect or Test:
- Camshaft
- Cooling system
- Cooling fan
- Coolant hoses
- Radiator
- Crankshaft
- Cylinder block
- ECM
- Engine mounts
- Engine oil cooler
- Exhaust & intake manifolds
- Fan drive, pulleys, belts & belt tensioner
- Flywheel & ring gear
- Front gear train
- Fuel injectors
- Fuel transfer pump & fuel lines
- Fumes disposal & clamps
- Piston spray jets
- Pushrods, lifters & spring guides
- Rocker arm assemblies
- Intake & exhaust
- Rocker arm shaft
- Turbocharger, aftercooler/hoses & clamps
- Unit injection hydraulic pump
- Vibration damper
- Wiring harnesses, switches & sensors
Level 1
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Includes: bearings, seals, gaskets and normal onelife “wear” parts. Assumes all multiple-life parts meet Caterpillar reuse guidelines Does not include: external parts, including turbos, exhaust, electrical and electronics |
Level 2
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Includes: all Level 1 parts and turbocharger. Reconditions or replaces other critical parts not meeting Caterpillar reuse guidelines. Does not include: replacement housings, carriers, valve bodies, shafts or machine work. |
Level 3
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Includes: complete component rebuild including all Level 1 & 2 parts. Replacement of sensors and harness. Does not include: replacement of major housings/castings. |
Level 4
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Replace engine with Cat remanufactured Includes: starter and alternator. |
| Quote | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
| Recondition, repair, or replace | In-frame | Out-of-fram | Out-of-frame | Reman |
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| Camshaft bearings | x | x | x | |
| Coolant temperature regulator | x | x | x | |
| Crankshaft thrust plates | x | x | x | |
| Exhaust manifold studs/locknuts | x | x | x | |
| Gaskets & seals for components that are removed | x | x | x | |
| Main bearings & rod bearings | x | x | x | |
| Breather | x | x | x | |
| PM Service - oil, fuel, & air filters | x | x | x | |
| Turbocharger (mounting) studs/locknuts | x | x | x | |
| Cylinder head | x | x | x | |
| Cylinder pack | x | x | x | |
| Water pump | x | x | ||
| Turbocharger | x | x | ||
| Engine oil pump | x | x | x | |
| Fuel injectors | x | x | x | |
| Paint engine | x | x | ||
| Fuel transfer pump | x | x | ||
| Engine oil cooler | x | x | ||
| Rocker shaft and arm assemblies (as needed) | x | |||
| Electrical wiring harness and sensors | x | |||
| Piston spray jets | x | |||
| Front gear train bearings | x | x | ||
| V-belt | x | |||
| Polish crankshaft | x | |||
| Inspect fuel lines and replace (as needed) | x | |||
| Dyno test engine | x | x | ||
| Replace with Cat remanufactured, includes starter and alternator | x |
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Final Drive Repair Options

Inspect or Test:
- Gears
- Shaft
- Carrier
- Wheel spindle
- Operational test
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Includes: bearings, seals, gaskets and normal onelife “wear” parts. Assumes all multiple-life parts meet Caterpillar reuse guidelines Does not include: replacing housings, carriers, shafts, machine work, or other critical parts not meeting Caterpillar reuse guidelines. |
Level 2
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Includes: all Level 1 parts. Reconditions or replaces other critical parts not meeting Caterpillar reuse guidelines. |
Level 3
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Replace final drive with Cat remanufactured |
| Quote | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Recondition, repair, or replace | Rebearing reseal | Repair or recondition as needed | Reman |
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| All bushings and anti-friction bearings | x | x | |
| All seals and gaskets | x | x | |
| Thrust washers | x | x | |
| Duo-Cone™ seal | x | x | |
| Miscellaneous hardware | x | x | |
| Replace, repair, or recondition as needed for the following: | |||
| Planet gears | x | ||
| Sun gears | x | ||
| Planet shafts | x | ||
| Cylinder head | x | ||
| Cylinder pack | x | ||
| Ring gear | x | ||
| Wheel spindle | x | ||
| Case repairs | x | ||
| Shafts | x | ||
| Housings & carriers | x | ||
| Replace with Cat remanufactured | x |
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