10R-5457: Cat® Reman Connecting Rod

Description: Connecting rods transfer mechanical energy from the piston to the crankshaft. Cat Reman connecting rods such as 10R-5457 are designed to work and wear as a system with your Cat engine. They’re made of quality materials and heat treated to be tough, durable, and reliable, even at low idle. Returning cores are cleaned, magnetic particle checked for material defects, and inspected. All rod bushings are replaced with new, then load tested to ensure bushing retention. Rods are finish processed to original Cat design specs. Crank bores to be resized undergo a proprietary process that improves the rod-to-cap connection and bolt hole alignment, for like new performance. Each unit includes all critical engineering updates, and is rigorously tested against original specifications, so you know you’re getting genuine Caterpillar reliability. Attributes: • Perfectly matched joint surfaces allow rods to accept higher loads compared to mismatched. • You're buying less downtime and lower repair bills, helping you reduce owning and operating costs. • Cat Reman connecting rod assemblies provide like new performance and reliability at fraction-of-new costs while reducing the impact on the environment compared to buying new. • All Cat Reman products come with a same-as-new Caterpillar Limited Warranty. 1 • Cat Reman offers off-the-shelf availability. 2 1 Warranty can vary by model and application; limitations may apply. For complete details about the applicable Caterpillar Limited Warranty, contact an authorized Cat dealer. 2 Part may not be available off-the-shelf at all times and in all locations.