Wheel Loader Repair Cost

2012-2018 Caterpillar 950K Engine Rebuild / Replacement Cost

A engine rebuild / replacement on a Caterpillar 950K typically runs $14,700-$53,450 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.

230 HP43.4k lbs32-81 labor hrs
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Typical Repair Cost

Caterpillar 950K engine rebuild

$14,700-$53,450

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

32-81 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$10,700-$39,250

* Static estimate from heavy-equipment norms, not a quote. Real cost depends on parts source, access, and collateral damage.Get an exact estimate →

What's involved in a Caterpillar 950K engine rebuild repair

Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.

What affects the cost

The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Caterpillar 950K engine rebuild repair cost?
A engine rebuild / replacement on a Caterpillar 950K typically runs $14,700-$53,450. That covers about 32-81 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $10,700-$39,250 in parts. Your exact number depends on parts source (OEM vs. reman) and how much collateral damage there is. Get a free custom estimate at equipbook.ai/service/estimate.
How many labor hours is a Caterpillar 950K engine rebuild job?
Plan on roughly 32 to 81 labor hours for a engine rebuild repair on a Caterpillar 950K. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Caterpillar 950K engine rebuild repair?
Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.
Is it worth fixing the engine rebuild on a Caterpillar 950K?
At $14,700-$53,450, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Caterpillar 950K in good condition is worth far more than this repair, so it usually pays to fix it. Check what your machine is worth first, then decide. Use the free valuation at equipbook.ai/value/caterpillar-950k.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A engine rebuild repair at $14,700-$53,450 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar 950K, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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Other Caterpillar 950K repair costs

Hydraulic Pump Replacement

$6,000-$14,400

Hydraulic Cylinder Reseal / Replacement

$1,200-$7,650

Fuel Injector / Injection System Repair

$2,100-$13,150

A/C Compressor / System Repair

$1,000-$4,600

Alternator Replacement

$600-$2,300

Starter Motor Replacement

$700-$2,650

Engine Rebuild / Replacement cost on other machines

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$5,750-$20,550

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$5,750-$20,550

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$5,750-$20,550

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$5,750-$20,550