When looking for parts for your loader you may be conflicted on whether you should buy new or remanufactured parts. You want to make sure you buy what is best for your loader and that the parts will last a long time. Knowing the pros and cons of remanufactured parts and new parts can help you choose what is best for your loader.
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Remanufactured
Remanufacturing is the economical and environmentally friendly way of building replacement parts for machinery. Remanufacturing takes parts that were previously sold, worn out, or broken and thoroughly rebuilds them to the original manufacturer’s standards.
PROS
- Cheaper than new parts.
- Better for the environment by keeping parts out of landfills.
- Rigorous testing is required to return the part to the original specifications.
- Warranties are included with the remanufactured parts.
CONS
- Remanufacturing can take longer since the original part needs to be sent to the remanufacturing shop to be remanufactured and tested.
New Parts
New parts can be original equipment manufactured (OEM) or aftermarket. OEM parts are made by the original manufacturer. Aftermarket parts are made by a third-party manufacturer and the parts are made to be a direct replacement of the original part.
PROS
- The warranty will not be voided when buying direct replacements.
- OEM parts may include updates from the manufacturer.
CONS
- The quality of aftermarket parts can vary depending on the manufacturer.
- Can lead to more waste going into landfills.
- Typically, more expensive than remanufactured parts.
Here at Loader Parts Source, we offer a variety of both new and remanufactured parts for your loader. If you still have questions about what type of part is right for your loader or if you are looking for a specific part, contact our team today! We have an amazing customer support team ready to help you with finding and ordering parts for your loader.
