Originals or replacements?
It's obvious that an entrepreneur with decades-old construction machinery in his fleet tries to save on their servicing. He will not be keen to buy new, original spare parts, because it simply does not pay off, and sometimes it's hard to get them.
He has two other solutions to choose from - he can opt for cheap, Chinese replacements or take advantage of the offer of original used parts. For many reasons, it is worth choosing the second option.
Perfect fit for the machine
The biggest advantage of original used parts is that there is no problem with their fitting to the machine. For example, when ordering a hydraulic pump for a Kramer loader, the entrepreneur is sure that the assembly of the component will go smoothly, and the machine will be ready to work immediately.
In the case of Chinese replacements, it varies, as low-quality components often do not keep dimensions, which require far-reaching modifications or return to the seller, and this takes valuable time and exposes the entrepreneur to even greater losses.
Warranty
Cheap, Chinese replacements usually present terrible quality of workmanship and as a result, it is difficult to talk about any warranty of trouble-free operation. What's the point of the product being covered by the manufacturer's warranty if after a breakdown it has to be dismantled, returned and again wait a very long time for repair? The machine is immobilized during this time, so it brings losses.
Professional sellers of original used parts, like Wibako, provide a real, written warranty for their products, and the parts undergo advanced regeneration according to the manufacturer's procedure - before sending to the customer they are also thoroughly diagnosed. We have been operating on the market for over 30 years and during this time complaints were rare.
Availability and fast shipping
When a machine breaks down, its owner is primarily interested in a very fast removal of the fault, while ordering a Chinese replacement does not give such a guarantee. Firstly: sellers offering such parts do not always have them in stock (the component has to be imported, which takes a lot of time) and secondly: the replacement of the broken part can be very troublesome or even impossible, due to the already mentioned mismatch to the machine.
In Wibako warehouses we maintain very high product levels - we have over 600 combustion engines and over 2000 pumps and hydraulic motors in constant sale. In the vast majority of cases, we are able to guarantee delivery of parts to the construction site or to the customer's headquarters within 24-48 hours from the order.
Attractive price
Original used parts are not always cheaper than Chinese replacements, but considering the quality, warranty and perfect fit, it should not matter that much to the entrepreneur. On the other hand, compared to new original parts, the difference in price is very noticeable.
For example: the Komatsu hydraulic pump we offer, which has undergone professional regeneration, costs ¼ of the price of a new component from the service - the savings are therefore significant.
The choice seems simple, Chinese replacements offer nothing but a very low purchase price. However, it is paid for with poor quality and a high risk of premature failure, and original used parts are a much better solution for thrifty but at the same time sensible entrepreneurs.
