Custom vs. OEM: Cost Breakdown | Engineered Crusher Parts

When it comes to crusher parts, price tags can be misleading. At first glance, OEM crusher replacement parts may seem like the smarter choice. However, when you consider the total cost of ownership—including downtime, labor, and lost production—custom parts often emerge as the clear winner. At Optimum Crush, we specialize in engineered crusher parts that outperform the OEM standard in durability, fit, and efficiency. Here’s a breakdown of how the real costs compare.

1. Upfront Price vs. Long-Term Value

OEMs may advertise lower pricing due to mass production, but those savings don’t always last. If a part wears out faster, causes shutdowns, or increases maintenance load, it’s not a deal—it’s a liability.

Engineered crusher parts offer:

Longer wear life
Better fit
Less rework
Higher reliability

Fewer replacements mean fewer orders, less downtime, and more production.

2. Downtime Costs Add Up—Fast

Let’s say you lose eight hours waiting on an OEM part. Multiply that by your tons per hour and cost per ton. Now factor in labor, contractor standby time, and lost revenue.

Custom parts built for your circuit and stocked when you need them help you avoid:

Missed production targets
Emergency maintenance
Extended shutdowns

With Optimum Crush, you’re not just getting OEM crusher replacement parts—you’re getting high-performance alternatives delivered fast.

3. Labor Hours Are Hidden Money

If your team is constantly changing liners or troubleshooting fit issues, you’re not just losing time—you’re losing money.

Engineered crusher parts from Optimum Crush are designed for fast installs, better wear tracking, and fewer unexpected changeouts. That means:

Fewer labor hours
Reduced overtime
Safer, more predictable maintenance

In many cases, our customers reduce liner change frequency by 20–30% just by switching to custom parts.

4. Machine Life and Component Stress

Parts that don’t fit properly cause wear elsewhere. We’ve seen poor OEM liner fit lead to:

Frame cracking
Seal failure
Bearing issues

Optimum Crush parts are engineered to reduce system stress. Protect your machine by using parts that match its real operating conditions—not just factory defaults.

5. Warranty Rates Don’t Lie

The industry average for OEM part warranty claims is 3%. Ours? Less than 0.17%.

That means fewer returns, fewer headaches, and more production uptime. Our engineered crusher parts are designed to perform from day one and backed by real-world data.