A user reports being able to rebuild Caterpillar pumps with identical parts from the original manufacturer, Danfoss, for 40-50% of the cost of official Caterpillar-branded parts.

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        "excerpt": "It's a Danfoss H1. Cat like to keep their numbers a secret, but SunSource is a Danfoss distributor. You could try them.",
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        "excerpt": "À voir le format de la plaque et le numéro de série c'est définitivement du Danfoss. Vous êtes situé dans quel coin?",
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        "excerpt": "Those measurements won't tell you much, it looks like it likely would be rebuildable but there are specific things that need to be inspected (clearance, finish, slipper end play) and certain parts need to be lapped to ensure proper performance (best done by a pump shop) I often rebuild CAT pumps using parts from the original manufacturer at 40-50% cost of CAT parts (identical parts). But you need",
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        "excerpt": "From the provided pictures, I can only tell you it's a 53cc H1T tandom pump built in Ames, Iowa. Even internally, we have to go through a planner to translate CAT model numbers to internal danfoss numbers. If it's a new enough build, there may be QR codes that will tell you part numbers for parts such as the block of the kit and the valve plate.",
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