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Remanufactured vs. Rebuilt Philosophy
Who says there are no second chances?
Conventional wisdom says the safest way to get OEM quality is to source parts from an original manufacturer. You're probably familiar with terms like "remanufactured," "rebuilt," and "reconditioned," but do you have a clear picture of the differences between them?
Reconditioned or rebuilt components are low-cost options because only the parts that caused them to fail have been replaced.
Reman components, by contrast, are completely disassembled and inspected. Worn or defective parts are then either replaced with genuine manufacturer's parts or remanufactured to the original manufacturer's specifications. After reassembly, the component is put under load to be sure it delivers like-new performance throughout its working range.
That means a variety of things, and they're all good. "A reman component typically costs 60 to 70 percent less than a new component," says Geoff Baxter, product marketing manager, John Deere Reman. "And you're getting like-new quality. Reman involves 100-percent disassembly and inspection of every part and component. Every component is then fully tested to new component specifications.
Going with reman components improves uptime and productivity, and exposes you to less risk. If you buy a John Deere reman component, you get the strongest warranty in the business -- a minimum of one year with unlimited hours," Baxter says. "We made a significant investment in the acquisition of ReGen Technologies in Springfield, Missouri, last year to further strengthen our commitment to reman and improve our capacity. With two dedicated remanufacturing factories, Deere is committed to growing product offerings to our dealers and customers."
Choosing reman components is also good for the environment. The reman process preserves approximately 90 percent of the energy and material used in the manufacturing process of the original part. You can feel good that you won't be contributing extra waste to a landfill somewhere.
Talk to your John Deere dealer about what's available in reman drivetrain, hydraulic, engine, fuel system, and electrical components.
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