Most of the time, car owners rely on diesel engines for the following benefits:
- Diesel engines are more powerful
- Diesel fuel is much cheaper
- Diesel run engine have better mileage
Trucks and other heavy duty vehicles with diesel engines have higher initial cost, but the price is worth it. There are many manufacturers of vehicles with diesel engines and the most famous names include: Ford, Dodge, GMC, Chevrolet, and Caterpillar.
Vehicles that run on diesel engines also do not need regular tuning as much as gasoline-powered ones. This is because diesel engines do not have spark plugs but rely on high compression.
Caterpillar engines usually have three levels of CAT parts. These are levels I, II, and III. Caterpillar has come up with this tiered philosophy so that engine parts maintenance start from the least expensive up to the top level. This means that cheaper parts don’t have to go unattended because they could cause damages that will eat up the upper level or more expensive parts.
Caterpillar engine Level I parts are those parts that wear out fast and are not reusable (such as piston rings, valve guides, main rod bearings, turbo bearings, turbo seals, gaskets, and seals).
Caterpillar engine Level II parts are reusable and do not wear out as fast as Level I parts (such as pistons, liners, valves and camshafts).
Caterpillar engine Level III parts include the cylinder heads, crankshafts, blocks and connecting rods. Level III parts are the most expensive parts that is why it is important to always invest on original CAT engine parts rather than settle for cheap engine parts that easily wear out.
There are also unique Caterpillar engine parts (known to perform even on the most extreme temperatures) such as:
- Caterpillar Drain Valves (best valve to take care of your oil changes)
- Caterpillar Stick-on Oil Pan Heater (for cold startup protection)
Caterpillar engines continue to dominate the market and are among the most saleable engines in UK. These engines include:
- On-Highway engines
- Marine engines
- Industrial engines
- Gas engines
- Power generators
Caterpillar is known worldwide as the largest manufacturer of medium speed engines. It is also one of the leading manufacturers with more than 75 years engine making experience. They are also one of the best makers of high speed diesel engines that is capable of making 54-13,600HP.
Caterpillar engines and engine parts provide power to trucks and other major construction vehicles all around the globe. In the UK, Caterpillar is also one of the most trusted names when it comes to the construction industry. So if it is longevity and power that you are looking for in an engine, it’s best to settle only for Caterpillar engines.