Owning costs, Proven best investment – Milton CAT 966K User Manual
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Owning Costs
ProvenBestInvestment
Customer Support Agreements
A	Customer	Support	Agreement	(CSA)	is	an	arrangement	
between	you	and	your	Cat	dealer	that	helps	you	lower	
your	total	cost	per	ton.	CSAs	are	flexible,	allowing	them	
to	be	tailored	to	your	business	needs.	They	can	range	from	
simple	Preventive	Maintenance	Kits	to	elaborate	Total	Cost	
Performance	Guarantees.	Having	a	CSA	with	your	Cat	dealer	
enables	more	time	for	you	to	do	what	you	do	best	– run	
your business.	
Monitoring Systems
Monitoring	product	health	is	key	to	optimizing	the	life	
of an investment	into	a	Cat	Wheel	Loader.	
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Cat	Product	Link	–	Cat	Product	Link	allows	remote	
monitoring	of	equipment	to	improve	overall	fl	eet
management	effectiveness.	Product	Link	is	deeply	
integrated	into	machine	systems.	Events	and	diagnostic	
codes,	as	well	as	hours,	fuel,	idle	time	and	other	detailed	
information	are	transmitted	to	a	secure	web	based	
application,	VisionLink™.	VisionLink	includes	powerful	
tools	to	convey	information	to	users	and	dealers,	including	
mapping,	working	and	idle	time,	fuel	level	and	more.	
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S·O·S
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Services – Helps manage component life and
decrease	machine	downtime,	increasing	productivity	and	
efficiency.	Regular	fluid	sampling	can	help	track	what	
is	going	on	inside	your	machine.	Wear	related	problems	
are	predictable	and	easily	repairable.	Maintenance	can	
be	done	to	accommodate	your	schedule,	resulting	in	
increased	uptime	and	flexibility	in	maintenance	repairs	
before	failure.	
Parts Availability
Caterpillar	provides	an	unsurpassed	level	of	personalized	
service	to	help	you	work	more	cost	effective	and	effi	cient.	
By	utilizing	a	worldwide	parts	network	Cat	dealers	help	
minimize	machine	downtime	and	save	money	by	delivering	
replacement	parts	within	24	hours.	
Resale Value
Owning	quality	equipment	is	an	important	factor	in	
maintaining	resale	value.	Caterpillar	is	not	only	known	for	
machines	that	are	better	built,	but	provides	product	and	
dealer	support	to	maintain	the	reliability	and	durability	
of your	machine.	
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