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2019-2025 Caterpillar TL943D Hydraulic Pump Replacement Cost

A hydraulic pump replacement on a Caterpillar TL943D typically runs $3,550-$8,600 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.

130 HP24k lbs6-12 labor hrs
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Typical Repair Cost

Caterpillar TL943D hydraulic pump

$3,550-$8,600

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

6-12 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$2,800-$6,500

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What's involved in a Caterpillar TL943D 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 TL943D hydraulic pump repair cost?
A hydraulic pump replacement on a Caterpillar TL943D typically runs $3,550-$8,600. That covers about 6-12 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $2,800-$6,500 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 TL943D hydraulic pump job?
Plan on roughly 6 to 12 labor hours for a hydraulic pump repair on a Caterpillar TL943D. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Caterpillar TL943D 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 TL943D?
At $3,550-$8,600, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Caterpillar TL943D 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-tl943d.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A hydraulic pump repair at $3,550-$8,600 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar TL943D, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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