Capital Equipment News July 2022

REBUILDS

any impact on capital expenditure. Studies also show that the total cost of ownership is reduced when rebuilding a machine compared to buying a new one, as the depreciation and insurance costs, for example, are also lower,” says Prodell. Minimal lead times Finally, at a time of high global demand for construction equipment, rebuilding machines is an attractive alternative to waiting months for new machines to be delivered. The entire rebuild process takes a matter of weeks, enabling customers to schedule a short period of downtime and maintain high productivity and profitability on site. “All in all, faced with growing concern for the planet, tougher productivity and profitability targets for producers, and global supply chain challenges, the Volvo Certified Rebuild Program is emerging as a practical and effective solution,” says Prodell. Machine rebuilds are suitable for any larger machines within the Volvo range of wheel loaders, articulated haulers, and excavators, and are offered throughout Africa. b

The cost of rebuilding an entire machine can be up to 30 – 40% less than buying a new one.

and reduce consumption of these raw materials as much as possible,” she says.

The price of a remanufactured engine, for example, can be 60 – 70% of a new one, while the cost of rebuilding an entire machine can be up to 30 – 40% less than buying a new one. “Through the Volvo Certified Rebuild Program, customers receive a fully operational machine with high productivity and secured uptime, without

Significant cost savings Rebuilding machines also offers

significant cost benefits as customers can protect their initial investment and prolong the life of the asset for a much lower price than buying a new machine.

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