OEM vs Aftermarket Parts: Why Rolling the Dice Could Cost You

Let’s be honest, when a machine goes down, you don’t want excuses. You want the right part, right now, so you can get back to work.

But every parts buyer knows this question’s coming:

Do I go OEM… or save a few bucks with an aftermarket part?

Here’s the short version:

If you like uptime, don’t gamble on knock-offs.

If you’ve got time and money to burn… maybe go roll those dice. Let’s break it down.

OEM Parts: Built for Battle

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, that means it’s the part your machine was born with. No weird tolerances. No questionable metallurgy. Just a direct swap that fits, performs, and keeps your operation humming.

You're running a Powerscreen, Evoquip, Terex Wash Plant? Then OEM means factory fit, factory quality, and factory-backed.

And when you’re moving 1,000+ tons a day? That kind of confidence isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Aftermarket Parts: Cheap or Costly?

Here’s the truth: aftermarket parts are a mixed bag.

Some are decent. Some are trash. And some are “good enough”… until they aren’t. Sure, they’re usually cheaper up front. But ask yourself this:

“Do I want to explain to the crew why we’re down again because the bargain part didn’t hold up?”

We’ve seen it too many times, a screen that wears out twice as fast, a jaw or cone crusher liner that doesn’t quite bite right, or a belt that snaps because it wasn’t built for real-world conditions.

Side-by-Side: Let’s Compare

The Real Question Isn’t “What Does It Cost?” — It’s “What Does It Cost You?”

Look, a cheaper part that puts your crew on standby, wrecks your throughput, or shortens machine life isn’t really cheaper.

OEM means you:

• Save time on installs
• Don’t second-guess fit
• Keep your warranty intact
• And most importantly — stay running

Why Foreman Doesn’t Mess Around

We stock OEM parts for a reason: because we know what it takes to keep crushers crushing, screens screening, and crews moving.

You’ve got deadlines. You’ve got clients. You’ve got zero time for downtime.

And whether you’re crushing and screening in a pit or quarry, shredding waste in the yard, or recycling concrete on the job site, we’re here to make sure one thing never stops: production.

Ready to Get What You Really Need?

If you want fast fixes that actually fix, not cheap parts that cause more problems, we’ve got you. Shop OEM Parts Now

Or give our parts team a call. We speak machine.