The investment on the rebuild of the dozer was under £300,000 compared to the £850,000 it would cost to buy a new equivalent, albeit with the latest engine, components, and technology, and an equipment protection plan warranty package.
Adam Walker, product manager for engine and drivetrain at Finning, said: “Choosing to have a machine rebuilt gives companies the opportunity to save thousands (compared with buying new), but crucially supports their sustainability ambitions by giving the machine a second, third or even forth life.
“Machines working in quarries need to be both robust and reliable as they’re working in harsh, unforgiving environments. While the engine, transmission and other key components will eventually need replacing before they fail and cause operational issues for the site manager, the main chassis and body of the machine is structurally sound so can be stripped back and restored to its former glory and used again, and again.”
Finning was also able to provide a rental D9 Dozer replacement for the duration of the rebuild.
Stokey purchased the Cat D9 Dozer from Finning in 2007, where it has been at work across the Midlands. Finning recommended a certified powertrain rebuild which includes replacing the transmission, engine, differential, and final drives, instead of buying a new machine.
Adam continued: “Rebuilding a machine is by far the most sustainable choice. If we look at the environmental impact of manufacturing a new cylinder head for example, compared with using a remanufactured one, it generates 61% fewer greenhouse gases, requires 85% less energy and uses 86% less water. A remanufactured cylinder head also requires 85% less material than a new manufactured one and means there’s 85% less waste being sent to landfill.
“A large proportion of the parts that are removed from the original machine during a rebuild are also recovered, restored, and reused as a standard part of the rebuild process. So, when the machine is stripped down a proportion of the components and materials are recycled back into remanufactured components – creating a circular economy of sorts.”
On completion, Finning also provided a full five-year warranty on the major powertrain components with the option to tie in additional Customer Value Agreement servicing packages.