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Diagnosing a Stalled or Jammed Final Drive Motor

by Jim Strong | May 11, 2023 |

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It’s never good when a final drive motor stalls or gets jammed, especially on the job site. But here’s an outline of typical causes and how we diagnose them.


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Diagnosing a Weak Final Drive Motor

Learn how we diagnose a weak final drive motor.


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Bobcat RogueX Concept Machine

The Bobcat RougeX is a new autonomous or remote-control concept machine that will eventually serve as a fully electric track-loader platform.


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Static and Dynamic Bend Radius: What You Need to Know

by Jim Strong | Jan 02, 2023 |

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The minimum bend radius is important in hydraulic layout, but what is the difference between static and dynamic bend radius?

Hydraulic Hose Failure: Signs to Look For

by Jim Strong | Dec 18, 2022 |

Hydraulic Lines, hydraulic hoses

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Of course, there are obvious signs of hose failure: fluid spewing from a crack, a hose split wide open, or a hose blown off a connector. However, there are several signs you can look for that tell you failure is imminent -- and that’s the blog post's topic.

You’re in the field working on a job with a tight deadline when the lifting arm on your skid steer or boom on your compact excavator suddenly loses power. You step out of the machine and see the cause: a leaking hydraulic hose. While you may not know what’s happening inside a hydraulic hose, some signs on the outside can serve as a red flag to replace (and maybe reroute) that hose. Here's a discussion on what to look for during your daily equipment walkaround.

Case Drain Filter: Good or Bad?

by Jim Strong | Oct 09, 2022 |

Filters, Case Drain Filters, Contamination, Case Drain

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Why don't we see case drain filters on all compact hydraulic equipment? There are pros and cons to including them in the hydraulic design. If your machine requires one, then it is critical that you replace it regularly.

 

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Is the Problem Really the Pump?

Let’s quickly review how to troubleshoot a hydraulic pump by looking at common symptoms and discussing the causes -- and whether the issue is even related to the pump.


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Tips for Setting Up a Workspace for Your Hydraulics

If you’re going to work on a final drive motor or pump, it’s essential to set aside a clean workspace if you want to prevent contamination and the expensive damage it can cause. Here are some hints and tips to help you have a safe workplace for your hydraulics.


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Fast Facts About Kubota

by Jim Strong | Jul 14, 2022 |

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Want to learn something new about Kubota? Here are some cool things our research uncovered, from cholera to steel rolling mills.


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Hydraulic Hoses: Choosing the Right Replacement Part 1

by Jim Strong | Jun 15, 2022 |

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It's essential to be careful when selecting a replacement hydraulic hose for your compact equipment.


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