Cat® Extended Warranty

Extended Service Coverage (ESC)

4 Easy Steps to Protect Your Industrial Engine

Your operation depends on reliable power. That’s why you specify Cat® industrial engines. With Cat Financial Insurance Services, you get additional service that’s just as durable and long-lasting. ESC for new, used and overhauled industrial engines protects your investment and your peace of mind. Choosing coverage is as easy as following these four steps.


1. Choose From A Variety of Coverage Options

First, extend your protection beyond the original factory warranty by choosing the coverage option that’s right for your situation.

New ESC

Coverage for industrial engines is available in 24- to 60-month terms, in 12-month increments, if purchased before the end of your original factory warranty.

Advantage ESC

Coverage is available after the end of the original factory warranty in 12- to 60-month terms, in 12-month increments, and before the first overhaul. Your industrial engine is eligible if:

Overhaul Protection for Commercial (OPC) ESC

Coverage is available in 12- to 60-month terms, in 12-month increments. Your industrial engine is eligible once a qualifying overhaul has been completed by an authorized Cat dealer in accordance with the OPC Certification Worksheet.


2. Identify Your Coverage Needs

Next, identify the age and current operating hours of your industrial engine since delivery or overhaul. Then calculate your annual hours of use to choose the best ESC coverage terms to fit your needs.


3. Select Your Coverage Level

Then, choose from our Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum Plus coverage levels to get the exact amount of protection you need based on the Coverage Matrix1 and Additional Allowances.

Coverage Matrix1

Cooling System Silver Gold Platinum2
Thermostat Housing Y Y Y
Water Manifold Housing Y Y Y
Jacket Water Precooler Y Y Y
Jacket Water Pump Y Y
Thermostat Y
Radiator & Fan Y
Radiator & Fan Y
Fuel System Silver Gold Platinum2
Steel Fuel Lines Y Y Y
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Y Y Y
Fuel Injectors Y Y
Fuel Transfer Pump & Housing Y
Fuel Priming Pump Y
Fuel Transfer Pump Y
Lubrication System Silver Gold Platinum2
Pan, Pump Cooler Y Y Y
Crankcase Breather Y
Engine Oil Pump Drive Y
Prelubrication Pump Y
Electric System Silver Gold Platinum2
Control Module (ECM) Y Y Y
Sensors: All Engine Sensors Y Y Y
Wiring Harness & Connectors Y
Starter Y
Engine Alternator Y
Air Induction & Exhaust Silver Gold Platinum2
Exhaust Manifolds, Studs & Gaskets Y Y Y
Inlet Air Heater Relay Y Y Y
Intake Manifold Y Y Y
Turbocharger(s) Y Y
Air-to-Air Aftercooler Cores Y
Muffler/Exhaust System Y
Exhaust Guards Y
Diesel Oxydation Catalyst Y
Short Block Silver Gold Platinum2
Cylinder Block Casting Y Y Y
Crankshaft Y Y Y
Connecting Rod Assembly Y Y Y
Piston, Wrist Pin, Retainer Clip & Piston Rings Y Y Y
Idler and Timing Gears Y
Accessory Drive Y
Cylinder Head Silver Gold Platinum2
Cylinder Head Y Y Y
Intake & Exhaust Valves Y Y Y
Valve Mechanism Y Y Y
Camshaft, Camshaft Bearings, Key, Gear Y Y Y
Front & Rear Covers Silver Gold Platinum2
Front Cover/Plate/Housing/Gears & Gaskets Y Y Y
Vibration Damper Y Y Y
Flywheel Housing & Gasket Y Y Y
Crankshaft Front & Rear Seal Y
Optional Aftertreatment Coverage Silver Gold Platinum2
Diesel Particulate Filter Y Y Y
Selective Catalytic Reduction Y Y Y

Additional Allowances

Travel / Mileage Limitations Emergency Freight Overtime Disconnect & Connect
Engine Displacement4 Silver, Gold, Platinum Platinum Plus Only All Coverage Levels Platinum Plus Only Platinum Plus Only
Up to 4 liters 2 hr/100 mi 2 hr/100 mi $500 $3,000 $1,500
Over 4 liters up to 7.5 liters 4 hr/200 mi 10 hr/500 mi $500 $3,000 $1,500
Over 7.5 liters 8 hr/320 mi 10 hr/500 mi $500 $3,000 $1,500

4. Purchase and Register Your ESC

Finally, work with your local Cat dealer to complete the process—and get the protection and peace of mind you deserve.

This is a brief description of ESC. It is subject to change without notice. In case of conflict, the ESC contract will govern.