When your facility relies on electric power systems every day, you know one simple truth: small problems can become big ones fast. A missed fluid check, a loose belt, or a note lost on a clipboard can turn into costly downtime. That’s why having a reliable inspection process isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
For decades, walkaround inspections and maintenance checklists were done the old-fashioned way with paper forms, scribbled notes, and filing cabinets. But that system leaves too much room for errors and not enough visibility. That’s where the Cat® Inspect app and other preventive maintenance services come in.
Cat Inspect is an easy-to-use mobile app that takes inspections digital, making them faster, smarter, and more accurate. Whether you’re managing a group of generators or have a single unit, Cat Inspect provides real-time visibility into equipment performance.
Digitally Enhanced Inspections
Cat Inspect replaces paper forms with a clean, user-friendly app. Technicians can walk around a generator and check off items, add photos or videos, and submit the inspection right from their phone or tablet without paperwork or delays.
You can even create custom forms that match your exact equipment or site needs. Need a checklist for daily walkarounds? Preventive maintenance? Fluid checks? Use a form that’s already built into the app or design your own.
And the best part? You don’t need Wi-Fi to get it done. Cat Inspect works offline and syncs data automatically once you’re reconnected. So even if you’re at a remote jobsite or in a plant basement, you can still stay on top of inspections without missing a beat.
More Than a Digital Checklist
Every inspection done in Cat Inspect becomes a record you can actually use. The app organizes everything, including photos, notes and ratings, into one clear report. It uses a simple red, yellow, and green rating system so you can spot what needs attention right away and what can wait for the next maintenance window.
Managers can see every result instantly, assign follow-up actions, and even track equipment health through VisionLink and other systems. In other words, Cat Inspect doesn’t just record what’s happening, it helps you act on it.
Power System Inspections, Simplified
If you’re running Cat electric power systems, reliability isn’t negotiable. Generators need to be ready when it matters most, and that means every inspection counts.
Cat Inspect was designed to give technicians and facility managers a tool to keep systems healthy and compliant, whether it’s a hospital standby generator or a data center or industrial power setup.
With the app:
- Perform complete inspections of generator sets, switchgear, and related systems.
- Capture site details like ventilation, storage, or safety conditions.
- Log S·O·S℠ fluid analysis results to track oil, fuel, and coolant health over time.
- Attach photos and comments for extra clarity.
Because it integrates with other Caterpillar connected-equipment platforms, all your inspection data lives in one place. You can see trends, plan maintenance, and make smarter repair decisions before issues become downtime.
A Real-World Win
Here’s what Cat Inspect looks like in a real-world scenario:
A Cleveland Brothers technician visits a manufacturing plant for a routine generator inspection. Using Cat Inspect, the tech runs through a custom checklist to check fuel, coolant, filters, and control panels. They notice a small coolant leak, capture a photo, and tag it as “yellow.” Within minutes, the facility manager gets the report, sees the photo, and schedules a fix before the issue grows.
No paperwork. No waiting. No guessing. Just better communication and faster action.
Have More Confidence in Your Equipment
At the end of the day, Cat Inspect is about giving you a tool that works as hard as you do. It’s about fewer headaches, fewer surprises, and more confidence that your power equipment will be ready when you need it most.
If you’re ready to trade clipboards for clicks and take your inspections digital, download the Cat Inspect app or connect with Cleveland Brothers to learn how to get started. We’ll help you set up your forms, train your team, and integrate inspections with your other management systems so your equipment always delivers when it counts.
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Maximize Your Equipment’s Lifespan
Cat equipment is built for durability and high performance. Cleveland Brothers provides tailored preventive maintenance and comprehensive solutions to keep your equipment operating at its best, extending its lifespan and maximizing your return on investment.
