Anyone know where to get a fair priced F.O.G out there? I am wanting to go with my Cat salesman with the factory Cat guard, but after quoting me $2,900 + tax I got this email this morning:

Rich,
I advised the sales dept to order this yesterday and we were informed by the factory, that this kit is not available through the factory. This kit and price are only if ordered with a factory ordered machine and installed at the factory. We were informed that it now can be ordered through the parts dept, by itself. I checked with Parts and found the breakdown and pricinig on it, which I have attached. It comes unassembled and is ordered as individual parts. I had John print the breakdown and quote, which I have attached. Let me know if you still want me to order it for you, through parts. The total price is $3,998.06 + tax ($4,347.89 total), which is higher than the original kit quoted. The good news is we can have it in a couple days. Sorry for the confusion. Let me know what you decide.
Thanks-

I called Jewell Equipment and checked on their guards which they say are beefier than the Cat FOG.. The price for their guard was $8,000 + !!

Perhaps it is money well spent. I don't want to sound cheap when it comes to safety. I know these guards are important. Our 320cl has one and it has come in handy in the past..

Thanks for any directions to some potential suppliers or other vendors.

Rich