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2015-2025 Komatsu 980E-5 Engine Rebuild / Replacement Cost

A engine rebuild / replacement on a Komatsu 980E-5 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.

3500 HP620k lbs43-108 labor hrs
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Typical Repair Cost

Komatsu 980E-5 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 Komatsu 980E-5 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 Komatsu 980E-5 engine rebuild repair cost?
A engine rebuild / replacement on a Komatsu 980E-5 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 Komatsu 980E-5 engine rebuild job?
Plan on roughly 43 to 108 labor hours for a engine rebuild repair on a Komatsu 980E-5. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Komatsu 980E-5 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 Komatsu 980E-5?
At $28,900-$105,150, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Komatsu 980E-5 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/komatsu-980e-5.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A engine rebuild repair at $28,900-$105,150 is usually worth it on a Komatsu 980E-5, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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