Connecting Rods transfer mechanical energy from the piston to the crankshaft. Cat® Reman Connecting Rods are designed specifically for your Cat engine, to work and wear as a system. They’re made of the finest materials and heat treated, proven top-notch tough, durable and reliable, even at low idle. Connecting rod cores are cleaned, magnetic particle checked for material defects, and inspected to ensure they’re fit for reuse. All rod bushings are replaced with new, precisely machined to Cat tolerances, then each unit is proof load tested to ensure bushing retention. Rods are finish processed to ensure all surface finishes meet original Cat design specs. Crank bores to be resized undergo a proprietary process that removes less material, improving the rod-to-cap connection and bolt hole alignment, assuring same-as-new performance. We include any critical engineering updates, and each unit is rigorously tested against original Caterpillar specs, so you know you’re getting genuine Cat reliability. Off-the-shelf availability minimizes your down time, and all Cat Reman products come with a same-as-new warranty. And because you’re leveraging the ‘second life’ built into every Cat part, you get it at a fraction of the cost.
- Perfectly matched joint surfaces allow rods to accept higher loads.
- Cat Reman tracks every 3500 Engine connecting rod by serial number for quicker response to specific field inquiries, and to identify and scrap any core that has been previously re-sized.
- You’re buying less downtime and lower repair bills, helping you achieve the lowest owning and operating costs over your engine’s lifecycle.
- Cat Reman parts provide same-as-new performance and reliability at fraction-of-new costs — while reducing the impact on the environment.