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Wayne
12-14-2003 14:51:29
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Re: Caterpillar engine..Use ?Value? in reply to Ed, 12-14-2003 07:08:46
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Ed, is it just an engine by itself, or is it a complete skid mounted power unit with radiator, etc.? If this is the case does it have a PTO on it? Either way is it a complete engine or does it appear to be missing parts, can you turn the crank or is it locked up, etc, etc, etc? All of that is gonna effect how much it's gonna be worth to somebody. You might try posting it on the HCEA site, or IBDozing.com, or one of the other sites geared more toward the heaver equipment. If your interested in getting something out of just the engine as a core, your probably not gonna have much luck. The last time I went to CAT with a core, I had a complete, older but still fairly popular, truck engine. They said they'd give something like $150 basically to take it off my hands, but that was it. Reading between the lines what they actually said was "We'll screw you out of it because we don't actually need it that bad right now and may have to store it a little while, but when somebody does need it we're gonna screw them too and make a killing on parts." That's about typical for the dealerships nowdays. There are enough new OEM and aftermarket parts out there so it's just not as economical for them to take in used parts, especially engines, and try to refurbish them as it was in years past. CAT has started a new service now selling some used parts as "CAT Classic Parts" but from what I've seen it doesn't extend much beyone wear parts like undercarriages, etc. Usually with something like a running takeout on an engine they are gonna stear clear if for no other reasons that warranty issues. Hope this helps some. Good luck...Wayne
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