Skid-steers are going to need a different type of maintenance when faced with extreme weather, whether its extreme heat or extreme cold. In this blog post, we are going to give you some tips on how to keep your skid-steer loader running well even in aggressive weather.
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Did you know that there are 7 different types of torque related to hydraulic motors? Are you sure you know what maximum and minimum motor speed mean? If you're interested in a review of these terms, we’ve put together this dictionary of terms related to hydraulic motors that are important for you to know.
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Skid steers, also known as skid loaders and skid steer loaders, have been around since the late 1950s. They are among the most versatile pieces of construction and landscaping equipment on the market today, and their popularity has not waned over the years. In this bog post, we are going to talk about hydraulic motors and how skid steers move.
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Right in the middle of a time-sensitive job your CAT skid steer loader won’t move. It’s a hydraulic motor, and you need a replacement ASAP. What can you expect when you go online to find a replacement? What should you look for when comparing different companies? That's the topic of this Shop Talk Blog post.
Skid steer loaders are an incredibly versatile piece of equipment, but not everyone that needs one is in the market for a brand new one. In this blog post, we are going to discuss some tips for purchasing a good quality used skid steer.
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Did you know that overlooking a simple maintenance task can result in the cover plate being cracked or blown off your final drive during operation? And did you know that such a dramatic failure isn’t all that unusual? In this blog post, we are going to talk about one of the most neglected aspects of final drive maintenance: case drain filters.
We recently had a Rexroth single speed final drive for a Caterpillar track loader come into the shop for repairs, and thought we would take that opportunity to talk about our rebuilding process for final drives and hydraulic motors.
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The Eaton HP50 Track Drive Motor has quite a bit to brag about: high torque density, excellent starting torque, extended life, and providing an economic alternative to traditional radial piston hydraulic motors. What you might now know is how well adapted it is to the needs of compact track loaders.
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The US Department of Energy just announced the REMADE Institute — Reducing Embodied-energy And Decreasing Emissions — which possesses the dual goal of increasing US manufacturing competitiveness while driving down the often prohibitive costs of recycling, reusing, and remanufacturing. This exciting initiative can have a very positive impact on both the environment and economy here in the US.
Besides equipment failure, there is one other occurrence that can stop a construction project in its tracks: heavy equipment theft. In average, experts estimate that equipment theft results in $400 million of equipment alone, not including down time, project delays, rental costs, etc. In this blog post, we are going to review what you need to know about equipment theft in the US.
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