Dozer Repair Cost

2018-2026 Caterpillar D9 Engine Rebuild / Replacement Cost

A engine rebuild / replacement on a Caterpillar D9 typically runs $28,900-$105,150 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.

436 HP108k lbs43-108 labor hrs
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Typical Repair Cost

Caterpillar D9 engine rebuild

$28,900-$105,150

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

43-108 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$23,500-$86,250

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What's involved in a Caterpillar D9 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 D9 engine rebuild repair cost?
A engine rebuild / replacement on a Caterpillar D9 typically runs $28,900-$105,150. That covers about 43-108 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $23,500-$86,250 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 D9 engine rebuild job?
Plan on roughly 43 to 108 labor hours for a engine rebuild repair on a Caterpillar D9. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Caterpillar D9 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 D9?
At $28,900-$105,150, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Caterpillar D9 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-d9.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A engine rebuild repair at $28,900-$105,150 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar D9, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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