Parts Exchange Program

Components in Parts Exchange Program

  • Hydraulic cylinders, rotary joints
  • Hydraulic pumps and hydraulic motors
  • Travel-, swing- and pump drive gear boxes
  • Clutches
  • Electronic parts

Return of Cores
Please state the order reference (order/invoice no.) and address the shipment to Komatsu Mining Germany, Parts Centre. It is necessary to mention that this is a core return. Freight has to be paid by the sender.

To receive a credit note, following criteria’s has to be fulfill

  • Parts shall not be reworked by a third party.
  • When returning the core it is absolutely necessary to drain the oil. Connections must be closed properly. Freight has to be paid by the sender.
  • Parts have to be protected against corrosion and against slipping in the container before shipping.
  • The housing must be free from cracks and in good condition.

Credit note
If the returned part is economically repairable, Komatsu Mining Germany will issue a credit note according to the invoice under which the corresponding new exchange part has been delivered.
If a returned component is beyond economical repair, the owner (here: customer) will receive an inspection report.

Ordering Service Exchange Parts
Service Exchange Parts have a different part number than the new parts, but this number is linked to the new part numbers. Service Exchange Parts are always 10% cheaper than the new version. The service exchange parts have the same warranty and lifetime as new parts.

Cost comparison Table (example: hydraulic pump / motor)

Component Price Cost/Hour Availability
OEM new part 100% 100% 100%
OEM exchange part * without core return
90% 90% 100%
OEM exchange part ** with core credit approx. 68% 68% 100%


OEM = original equipment manufacturer
* same expected lifetime than new part
** credit note for returned core (25% credit note estimated)

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