Hints for Inspecting a Used Mini Excavator

by Regina M. Dick | Mar 22, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators, Mini-excavators

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Popular Compact Excavators

Mini excavators (also called compact excavators) are increasing in popularity because of their combination of size, power, and versatility. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to discuss some hints and tips on how to inspect a used mini excavator so that you can get a quality machine at a fair price.

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5 Simple Keys to Effective Excavator Undercarriage Maintenance

by Regina M. Dick | Mar 21, 2017 |

Final Drive Motor Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Mini-excavators

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Heavy Equipment Undercarriage Costs?

The undercarriage of your heavy equipment can account for up to 50% of your O&O costs over the lifetime of your machine, whether its a compact track loader, multi-terrain loader, or excavator. That means keeping the undercarriage well-maintained is very important, so in this blog post we are going to discuss five simple keys to effective undercarriage maintenance.

Drones in the Construction Industry

by Dr McCaslin | Mar 20, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101

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We know that drones are already being used to provide a bird’s eye view of construction progress—take, for example, the construction progress updates concerning the Apple Campus 2 provided by 4K drones. But did you know they are being used extensively in the construction industry for far more than just videos of the construction site?

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3 Considerations in Keeping Your Final Drive Running

by Regina M. Dick | Mar 15, 2017 |

Final Drive, Final Drive Motor Maintenance, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101

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Final drives have to endure quite a bit – like high-impact loads, extreme torque, sudden direction changes, and frequent gear changes. You know that when your final drive stops, your machine stops. That means one of your goals should be to keep that final drive running. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to discuss some of the considerations in keeping your final drive running.

MTL versus CTL: What’s the Difference?

by Dr McCaslin | Mar 14, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators, Mini-excavators

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Multi Terrain Loaders and Compact Track Loaders

Many people use the terms multi-terrain loader and compact track loader interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to discuss the difference between MTL's and CTL's and how those difference impact function and performance.

4 Key Maintenance Tasks for Final Drives

by Jim Strong | Mar 08, 2017 |

Final Drive Motors, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators, Mini-excavators

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Final Drive Motor Preventive Maintenance

Based on our own experience here at Texas Final Drive, the maintenance for final drives can be broken into four key tasks. When these tasks are performed as recommended, they will greatly extend the life of your final drive, keep your equipment running, and save you money. Let's see what these four tasks are ...

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CASE CTL: Options for Replacing the Hydraulic Motor and Final Drive

by Regina M. Dick | Mar 07, 2017 |

Final Drive Motor Gearbox, Hydraulic Motors, Final Drive Maintenance, Mini-excavators

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Top Compact Track Loader CASE TR340

Last year, Equipment Today named the CASE TR340 CTL one of their Contractor’s Top 50 New Products. CASE compact track loaders have long been popular because of their quality, reliability, and power. One of the facts of life, however, is that even the best piece of equipment is going to have parts with a limited life span, including final drives. In this blog post, we are going to talk about your options when it comes to replacing a CASE hydraulic final drive motor for a compact track loader.

Heavy Equipment 101: Classifying Hydraulic Motors by Function

by Jim Strong | Mar 01, 2017 |

Final Drive Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators

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Travel Motors Versus Slew Motors

There are several different ways to classify hydraulic motors, but in this Shop Talk blog post we are going to focus on classifying them in terms of the function they perform, starting with travel motors versus slew motors. Do you know the difference?

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Excavator Tires Versus Tracks: Which Has the Best Traction?

by Dr McCaslin | Mar 01, 2017 |

Final Drive Motors, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Excavators

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Excavators Traction, Tracks, and Tires

Which has the best traction for excavation equipment: tires or tracks? The answer to that question is not as easy as it might seem. In this Shop Talk blog post, we are going to take a look the subject of traction, tracks, and tires, beginning with a discussion about the coefficient of traction.

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The Basics of Mini Excavators

by Jim Strong | Feb 24, 2017 |

Final Drive Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators

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Small Hydraulic Excavators

Mini-excavators, also known as compact excavators, are small hydraulic excavators valued primarily for their ability to maneuver and function within tight or narrow areas where larger excavators can’t.

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Shop Talk Blog

Hints for Inspecting a Used Mini Excavator

Popular Compact Excavators

5 Simple Keys to Effective Excavator Undercarriage Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Undercarriage Costs?

Drones in the Construction Industry

3 Considerations in Keeping Your Final Drive Running

MTL versus CTL: What’s the Difference?

Multi Terrain Loaders and Compact Track Loaders

4 Key Maintenance Tasks for Final Drives

Final Drive Motor Preventive Maintenance

CASE CTL: Options for Replacing the Hydraulic Motor and Final Drive

Top Compact Track Loader CASE TR340

Heavy Equipment 101: Classifying Hydraulic Motors by Function

Travel Motors Versus Slew Motors

Excavator Tires Versus Tracks: Which Has the Best Traction?

Excavators Traction, Tracks, and Tires

The Basics of Mini Excavators

Small Hydraulic Excavators

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