Engines that power Permian Basin drilling rigs, frac equipment and compression stations occasionally need some care. And when field maintenance no longer suffices, they have to receive more intensive ...

The cost of a repair versus the cost of a replacement machine shouldn’t be your only consideration. Run all the numbers to make a smart financial decision. Let’s say you just learned one of your older ...

This video takes a close look at a Caterpillar D4 engine inspection, revealing rusted connecting rods alongside surprisingly clean pistons. See what internal wear, corrosion, and condition details can ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

IPD expands Caterpillar® C9.3 ACERT engine parts line with 60+ gasket sets, PLG kits, and valvetrain components for reliable engine rebuild solutions. This expanded coverage of our C9.3 ACERT product ...

The Caterpillar brand has long been associated with vehicles in the heavy-machining world, with its unmistakable logo emblazoned on the side of vehicles regularly seen moving dirt, rocks, and ...

The Cat C13D is a new 13-liter diesel engine platform designed to achieve power density and torque for performance of heavy-duty off-highway applications. Engineered to Caterpillar’s standards, the ...

In addition to dual turbochargers you see stacked in series, this C13 ACERT engine (like the C11) receives a new cross-flow head, larger oil sump, higher compression ratio, and rotating components ...