How many hours are you guys getting on your 980's before a rebuild? Load-out application. I'm wondering if I can push it another year or if I need to hit it this winter.
Complete rebuild? or just powertrain rebuild?
24000 - 28000 hrs. is good time to do a Certified Powertrain Rebuild. But, I would definately look at oil samples to help determine this.
Just powertrain. Engine, trans/converter and axles.
17,000-20,000 hours is the normal amount of hours we get on them before needing a rebuild. We always do the engine, tranny, diffs, finals, and brakes.
Last 980G I ran had well over 18,000 hours on it. Still running strong.
i have ran a 34000 hr 980f. they run for ever. rebuild it.
From what I've seen going over 15,000 hours starts making the repair costs shoot up significantly. I've seen 20,000 hour rebuilt engines that cost more than buying a new one. I think LonestarCobra is pretty well on.
We trade ours at 16,000 hrs or so without touching anything. Id say with good maintenance 20,000 without much problem.
Does Cat still recommend doing a main bearing roll around 14000 hours?