GO GREEN (AND SAVE SOME GREEN!) WITH REMANUFACTURED PARTS
Earth Day (April 22) is the perfect time to think about the three R’s: Reuse, Recycle, and for those of us who need heavy equipment parts, Remanufactured! When your equipment experiences downtime, you need to quickly determine the best source for parts: buying new OEM, used, or remanufactured. Here are a few points to consider when deciding if remanufactured parts could be a good choice for your situation.
QUALITY
Unlike used parts (which have usually had just enough work done to make them operational), remanufactured parts are restored to their original state-of-the art condition. They’re completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, re-engineered, and rebuilt to meet OEM specifications. Then they are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the standards of OEM tolerance, durability, and quality.
UPDATED STANDARDS
Parts from a machine manufactured 20 years ago have probably undergone some design improvements. When a part is remanufactured, engineering enhancements are incorporated to give you the latest and greatest version with updated specifications.
VALUE
Remanufactured parts can cost less than new parts and those savings are often passed on to you! Prices can be 25% to 45% less.
SAME WARRANTIES AS NEW
Nothing beats the peace of mind that comes with a warranty. Remanufactured parts warranty varies by manufacturer, but it can be upwards of twelve months. Case CE remanufactured parts warranty ranges from 12 months to 24 months, depending on the component. Check with your local Southeastern branch for details.
FASTER INSTALLATION
Rather than waiting for your part to be repaired, remanufactured parts are ready to install, which is an important consideration for getting back to the jobsite quickly. Check with your local Southeastern branch for an in-shop or field quote.
SUSTAINABILITY
There’s more to remanufactured parts than cost savings. Remanufacturing is a green process that reduces waste and saves energy. Remanufactured parts stay out of the landfills longer. They use fewer raw materials because the metals have already been mined. And the process to make a remanufactured part saves about 80% of the energy it takes to manufacture a new part.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Remanufactured parts can often help you keep older machines on the job longer. So, it’s important to consider the age of your equipment when deciding between new or remanufactured parts. If you have a new piece of equipment that simply needs replacement bearings, you might decide to go with new. But if you have an aging workhorse of a machine that already has a mix of original and remanufactured parts, it could be a good time to go with the budget friendly — and earth friendly — option.
READY TO BUY REMAN PARTS?
Southeastern’s online parts store has 1,000s of parts that are one click away. Click parts.southeasternequip.com and search for remanufactured parts.
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About Southeastern Equipment Company
Southeastern Equipment Company has been a helpful equipment partner since 1957. The company sells, services, and rents construction equipment with its 18 locations throughout Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Indiana. Southeastern provides thousands of genuine OEM and aftermarket parts through its online website, parts.southeasternequip.com. Manufacturers represented by Southeastern include: CASE Construction, Kobelco, Bomag, Gradall, Mauldin Paving Products, Etnyre, Vacall, Schwarze, Eager Beaver Trailers, Superior Broom, Skyjack, Werk Brau, and several others. For more information, visit www.southeasternequip.com.
