Quality is very important, especially for tools. This is something that all craftsmen and builders can agree on. Good machines save time and benefit workers’ health, whether through low weight or improved ergonomics compared to low-quality alternatives. The same is true for spare parts and components that are required for maintenance.

Original spare parts in OEM quality from Hatz are perfectly tailored to the dimensions and needs of our engines. The production quality and materials used ensure that the drive does its job reliably in the operating time between maintenance intervals. After installation, they deliver the same power as when they were new. Wait times on the construction site are avoided, and progress is kept on schedule. This makes customers happy and keeps them coming back.

Those who believe, however, that every air filter or every seal is the same are in for a rude awakening. Even if third-party sellers and forgers claim that the components are compatible with a certain Hatz engine, this is not necessarily the case. In some circumstances, the parts may not even be able to be installed or, if they can be installed, they may not match the dimensions given by Hatz. In the case of an oil filter, for example, this can cause inadequate filtration that can damage other engine components such as valves and cylinders – and that’s when it gets really expensive. As a result, compression and exhaust purification can also suffer. The power of the engine is reduced, and toxic emissions increase.

In the worst-case scenario, using imitation parts and parts from third-party sellers can damage the engine. The adhesive or welding quality of these spare parts or the material composition of seals often do not meet the necessary quality standards. Hatz machines usually operate under the most adverse, dirty, and dusty conditions. The engines of plate compactors, for instance, are also subjected to constant vibration. If low-quality spare parts are used under these conditions, the parts may break or small pieces may wear off. This can result in capital damage to engines and machines, which in the case of more compact machines and devices often amounts to a total economic loss.

For maintenance parts, the saying is even more true: Buy cheap, buy (at least) twice. Saving a few euros up front by buying from a third-party seller can lead to thousands of euros in costs down the road. Therefore, investing in original spare parts is worth it. You can be confident that your engine will not be damaged, and its performance will remain top-notch. And your Hatz will remain at your side as a reliable partner for many years.