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Posted on: 21 June 2022

When you use heavy equipment daily as part of your operation, you will eventually need to make repairs to the machines. Finding the right heavy equipment parts when you need them can be the difference between finishing a job on time or having costly delays that can cost your company money.

Equipment Dealers

Heavy equipment parts are not as easy to find as car parts that you purchase from a local parts store. If there is an equipment dealer near you, you may be able to get common parts from them, but some parts are highly specialized and can be more challenging to locate. The heavy equipment dealer often has a parts department that will stock many different parts. If they don't have what you need, they may have to order the part from you from the manufacturer or supplier, which can take some time.

Parts like hydraulic lines, brake lines, or cooling lines can often be custom-made at a hydraulic shop if you can't wait for them, but something like a wheel hub or a pump assembly will require you to get a replacement made for the equipment you are using. If the equipment dealer in your area does not carry parts and equipment for the brand of machines you use, they may still be able to order the components for you. Be sure to check with the parts department, and they can tell you what options they can offer.

Used Parts

Heavy equipment parts for older machines can be challenging to find, especially if they are no longer in production. Buying used parts might be the best option, but it does require finding a heavy equipment salvage yard with the parts you need. The best resource for used machine parts is an internet search to find these salvage yards and an available inventory listing.

If the salvage operator does not have listings online, you may have to call them directly to determine if they have the heavy equipment parts you are searching for and if they will ship them to you quickly. 

Rebuilding Your Parts

If you are unable to locate and replace heavy equipment parts, you may be able to purchase rebuild kits for the parts you have and repair the faulty part, and then reuse them. Some machine and hydraulic shops also offer to rebuild worn parts used in cars, trucks, equipment, and other machines.

The cost of rebuilding parts, like hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and other mechanical parts, is sometimes less than the cost of replacing the component and can produce a refreshed part that is better than its new condition. 

Contact a local heavy equipment parts supplier for more information.