CTP

About CTP — Caterpillar Certified Rebuilt and Third Party Parts

CTP, which stands for Certified Tracked Parts, is one of the most respected and widely recognised aftermarket parts brands in the global construction and mining equipment industry. Founded in Italy, CTP has built its reputation over decades as a specialist manufacturer and supplier of premium quality aftermarket replacement parts designed to fit and perform in Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, Liebherr, and other leading heavy equipment brands — without the premium price tag of OEM parts.

CTP was established with a clear and singular mission — to produce aftermarket construction equipment parts that match or exceed the quality, fit, and performance of OEM components, giving equipment owners and operators a genuine alternative to expensive dealer-supplied parts. To achieve this, CTP invested heavily in precision manufacturing technology, rigorous quality control systems, and an engineering team with deep expertise in heavy equipment components and metallurgy.

Over the years, CTP has grown from a European aftermarket specialist into a truly global operation, with manufacturing facilities, distribution centres, and supply partnerships spanning Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. Today, CTP's catalogue covers an extraordinary range of components including undercarriage parts, wear parts, ground engaging tools, hydraulic components, engine parts, and filtration products — all manufactured to exacting dimensional and metallurgical specifications that ensure correct fit and reliable performance in the field.

In the Australian construction and mining market, CTP has earned a strong reputation among equipment owners, plant hire businesses, and earthmoving contractors who demand quality aftermarket parts at competitive prices. With OEM parts costs continuing to rise and machine operating hours extending well beyond traditional replacement cycles, CTP parts offer a compelling value proposition for Australian operators looking to reduce total machine operating costs without compromising on reliability or safety. Access to quality CTP parts through a trusted local supplier like Lucas Parts is increasingly important for keeping Australian heavy equipment fleets productive and profitable.

CTP Parts We Supply

At Lucas Parts, we stock a comprehensive range of CTP aftermarket parts to suit Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Volvo, Liebherr, and other leading heavy equipment brands. Our CTP parts inventory includes:

• Undercarriage parts — track chains, track rollers, carrier rollers, sprockets, idlers, and track shoes manufactured to OEM dimensional specifications
• Wear parts — bucket teeth, cutting edges, side cutters, heel shrouds, adapters, and bucket pins engineered for maximum wear life
• Ground engaging tools (GET) — a comprehensive range of tips, adapters, and wear plates for excavator buckets, dozer blades, and grader blades
• Hydraulic components — hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, control valves, seals, and hose assemblies
• Engine parts — filters, gaskets, water pumps, belts, and ancillary engine components
• Structural components — swing bearings, boom pins, arm pins, bucket link pins, and bushings
• Filtration products — hydraulic filters, engine oil filters, fuel filters, and air filters

Can't find the CTP part you need? Call our team on 1300 987 300 and we will source it for you.

Why Choose Lucas Parts for CTP Parts?

• Australian stock — faster delivery, no lengthy international lead times
• Competitive pricing — premium CTP aftermarket parts at significantly lower cost than OEM dealer pricing
• Expert advice — our team understands CTP's product range and can help identify the correct CTP part number for your machine make, model, and serial number
• Full warranty — all CTP parts are inspected and covered before dispatch
• Minimise downtime — with CTP parts in stock locally, you get fast access to quality replacement components without waiting for expensive OEM dealer orders

Why Choose CTP Aftermarket Parts Over OEM?

This is the question at the heart of every parts procurement decision for heavy equipment owners and fleet managers. OEM parts carry the manufacturer's guarantee of fit and performance, but come at a significant price premium — often 30% to 60% more expensive than equivalent quality aftermarket alternatives for common wear and undercarriage components.

CTP aftermarket parts are engineered to match OEM dimensional specifications and are manufactured from materials that meet or exceed OEM metallurgical standards. CTP's undercarriage components, for example, are produced using high-grade steel alloys with hardness ratings and wear characteristics engineered to deliver comparable service life to OEM parts in typical construction and earthmoving applications.

For high-wear consumable components that are replaced on a regular cycle — such as bucket teeth, cutting edges, track shoes, track rollers, and filters — the cost savings from choosing CTP over OEM can be substantial. For a large fleet running multiple excavators and dozers, the annual saving from switching wear parts and undercarriage components to CTP can run to tens of thousands of dollars without any meaningful sacrifice in machine performance or reliability.

At Lucas Parts, we recommend CTP parts for wear items, undercarriage components, and filtration products where the price-to-performance ratio strongly favours aftermarket. For critical precision components such as hydraulic pumps, swing bearings, and engine internals, our team can advise on a case-by-case basis whether CTP or OEM is the most appropriate choice for your specific machine and application.

CTP Parts Compatibility — Machine Brands We Cover

CTP aftermarket parts are designed and manufactured to fit a wide range of heavy equipment brands commonly used in Australia, including:

• Caterpillar — excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and motor graders across the full Cat product range
• Komatsu — PC, D, WA, and GD series excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders
• Hitachi — ZX and EX series hydraulic excavators
• Volvo — EC series excavators and L series wheel loaders
• Liebherr — R series hydraulic excavators and crawler dozers
• Doosan — DX series excavators and wheel loaders
• Kobelco — SK series hydraulic excavators
• Hyundai — HX and R series excavators

Don't see your machine brand listed? Contact us — CTP's catalogue is extensive and we can check availability for your specific machine make, model, and serial number.

Serving Construction and Mining Businesses Across Australia

Lucas Parts supplies CTP parts to customers in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, and regional Australia including mining regions in the Pilbara, Hunter Valley, Bowen Basin, and Goldfields. We work with civil contractors, mining operators, earthmoving companies, plant hire businesses, fleet maintenance teams, and equipment dealers who need reliable aftermarket parts supply with fast turnaround.

Browse our full CTP parts catalogue or contact our team today to discuss your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions — CTP Parts

What does CTP stand for?

CTP stands for Certified Tracked Parts. The name reflects the brand's origins as a specialist manufacturer of tracked equipment undercarriage components, though CTP's product range has since expanded well beyond undercarriage to cover wear parts, ground engaging tools, hydraulic components, engine parts, and filtration products across a wide range of heavy equipment brands.

Are CTP parts as good as OEM parts?

For wear items, undercarriage components, and filtration products, CTP parts are engineered to match OEM dimensional and metallurgical specifications and typically deliver comparable service life in standard construction and earthmoving applications. Many Australian equipment owners and fleet managers have switched their wear part and undercarriage procurement to CTP and report no meaningful difference in performance or durability compared to OEM — at a significantly lower cost per component. For critical precision components such as hydraulic pumps and engine internals, we recommend discussing your specific application with our team before making a decision.

How do I find the correct CTP part number for my machine?

The most reliable method is to provide us with your machine's make, model, and serial number when you contact us. Our team can cross-reference these details against CTP's fitment catalogue to identify the correct CTP part number and confirm compatibility before you order. For undercarriage components, having your existing part's dimensions — pitch, width, and link height for track chains; outer diameter and bore for rollers and idlers — can also help confirm the correct part.

Do CTP parts void my machine's warranty?

In Australia, using aftermarket parts generally does not void a machine's warranty under the Australian Consumer Law, provided the parts are of equivalent quality and are fitted correctly. However, warranty conditions vary between manufacturers and individual warranty agreements, and we recommend checking the specific warranty terms of your machine before