Excavator Repair Cost

2019-2025 Caterpillar MH3022 Hydraulic Pump Replacement Cost

A hydraulic pump replacement on a Caterpillar MH3022 typically runs $6,700-$16,050 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.

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Typical Repair Cost

Caterpillar MH3022 hydraulic pump

$6,700-$16,050

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

8-16 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$5,700-$13,250

* 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 MH3022 hydraulic pump repair

Draining and flushing the hydraulic system, removing guarding and lines to reach the pump, swapping the pump (or pump group), then bleeding the system and pressure-testing. On larger machines the pump sits under the cab or counterweight, which adds hours.

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 MH3022 hydraulic pump repair cost?
A hydraulic pump replacement on a Caterpillar MH3022 typically runs $6,700-$16,050. That covers about 8-16 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $5,700-$13,250 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 MH3022 hydraulic pump job?
Plan on roughly 8 to 16 labor hours for a hydraulic pump repair on a Caterpillar MH3022. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Caterpillar MH3022 hydraulic pump repair?
Draining and flushing the hydraulic system, removing guarding and lines to reach the pump, swapping the pump (or pump group), then bleeding the system and pressure-testing. On larger machines the pump sits under the cab or counterweight, which adds hours.
Is it worth fixing the hydraulic pump on a Caterpillar MH3022?
At $6,700-$16,050, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Caterpillar MH3022 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-mh3022.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A hydraulic pump repair at $6,700-$16,050 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar MH3022, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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