Cat certified mechanics will usually do a "by the numbers" Cat defined survey, Service Report and oil analysis. But that sometimes doesn't tell the whole story and I would prefer a mechanic who does some thinking about what he finds rather than just going through the numbers.
Eric Rydzewski, AKA Ski In NC is such a guy and while his engine base is broad, I understand he has quite a bit of Cat experience. You can PM him on this site.
Another Cat specific guy is Tim Caruso. His website is
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Eric is near Wilmington, NC and Tim is in SW Florida. Tim in particular flies anywhere for Cat surveys.
David