Follow this article to place a quote from a quote link sent by our Parts team.
How to Place a Quote
1. Sign-in
If you have an existing CAT Account, click Sign-in then proceed to checkout or register.
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Note: You can still order without creating an account and proceed as guest.
2. Choose your preferred shipping method
Choose either Pickup or Delivery. This will calculate any backorder freight changes (if any) and any applicable outbound freight charges if you want the order delivered via our Courier service (provided by Toll). You can also review your parts list, any line item notes as well as parts availability including backorder locations and lead times by turning on "Show Availability by Source"
Pickup
If all parts are in stock, under Pickup Instructions, click the small triangle to open the drop down menu and click Standard Backorders (Free into Store). Tick the box next to “Yes, I Accept” and click Continue to Payment & Summary.
Delivery
Under Delivery Address, click the small triangle to open drop down menu where you can select from your list of saved delivery addresses. To manually enter a new delivery address, leave the Delivery Address on the default selection and click edit. Enter the receiver's name, delivery address and contact information and click Update.
If all parts are in stock, and no outbound freight quote is required. Under "Delivery Instructions" click the small triangle to open the drop down menu and select Standard Backorders (Free into Store). Tick the box next to "Yes, I Accept and click Continue to Payment & Summary.
Backorders
If parts are on backorder. or an outbound freight quote is required (or both). Change the Pickup/Delivery Instructions to "Express Backorders" and click "Calculate Freight" this will generate the airfreight/outbound freight and add it to your Order Subtotal. Tick the box next to "Yes, I Accept" and click Continue to Payment & Summary.
3. Review your Order
Review your parts and details are correct. Ensure that under “Billing Method” that Dealer Credit is selected. If not, this can be changed by clicking the small triangle to open the drop-down menu to change it back to Dealer Credit. For purchase order number, you can enter your RFQ number, or anything for reference as it won’t allow you to proceed without entering something into the text box, click “Create Quote”.
Tip: For purchases under Dealer Credit, Select the drop-down arrow under Billing Method and select "Dealer Credit".
4. Order Confirmation
You have now placed your order! The Quote confirmation page will summarise the quote information as well as give you options to download the quote in either PDF or Excel/CSV Formats. You will also receive an automated email version of the quote with a link to review the quote and easily convert it to an order once you are ready to proceed.