In our on-going series of taking a look at Cat spare parts to have on hand in case something happens, today we’ll take a look at the lowly cylinder, “lowly” as in often overlooked. The cylinder seal works in tandem with the cylinders, which hold the hydraulic fluid that then powers most often the… read more
Without a battery, your car, truck, or heavy equipment would not start. It’s main job is to provide the power to jolt your vehicle or heavy equipment to life. It also supplies power for things such as lights when the engine has been turned off. You can think of batteries as the adrenaline in your… read more
Imagining a world without batteries is like imagining a world without technology. While batteries began somewhat inauspiciously, today Americans buy more than three billion dry-cell batteries a year that power everything from our kids’ toys and watches to computers, cell phones, and our vehicles. It’s safe to say we’d have a lot less gadgets and… read more
Belts are integral to the operation of your engine, first and foremost, and then to other accessories that help improve performance of your vehicle or piece of heavy equipment, such as your air conditioning, alternator, water pump, and more. These simple machines help to transfer energy or power to your machinery. Often overlooked because they… read more
Who would have thought that a piece of rubber could be so integral to the performance of an engine? Enter the lowly belt that, without it, your engine would not run. It’s sole job is to transport power from the engine to other parts of your car, truck, or other heavy equipment and machinery. It… read more
Your engine is the workhorse of your heavy equipment, providing the power to perform amazing amounts of work that would take humans thousands of hours and hands to do. Similar to the human heart, with proper care and maintenance, your engine will run smoothly, effectively, and efficiently for a very long time. Having Cat… read more
The fundamental role of your heavy equipment’s engine (and all engines for that matter) is to convert the energy in a fuel source into mechanical energy for the sole purpose of creating motion. An internal combustion engine is man’s best invention to accomplish this in order to have machinery (component parts of steel and other… read more
Engine parts are some of the most important spare Caterpillar parts you need to have on-hand. After all, if your engine goes down, so does your machine, and it might be a while before it is up and running again, costing you big time in the services you offer your customers. Wagner Equipment Co… read more
Grease, oil, and lubricants have been around for a very long time. Humans figured out quite quickly that applying these materials to their mechanical inventions, such as a cart, a wheelbarrow, or a chariot, will make them go faster, improve their longevity, and help reduce broken wheels. Throughout history, their composition has changed, and to… read more
Fluids are essential for your heavy machinery. If there weren’t fluids, such as coolants, oils, and greases, your machinery would not function. That’s a tall order for such a minor part. That being said, it’s important to have the right fluids for the job, which is why Caterpillar offers our own Cat fluids that are… read more