Daily Maintenance for Skid Steer Loaders

by Regina M. Dick | May 10, 2017 |

Final Drive Failure, Final Drive Motors, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Hydraulic drive motor

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Extending Useful Life of Your Skid Steer

Did you know that daily maintenance is the key to extending the useful life of your skid steer? While simply daily steps may not seem like much, they add up to a great deal of savings in repairs and machine down-time regardless of whether a Bobcat or Terex skid steer loader. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to review the daily maintenance tasks that need to be followed if you want the skid steers in your fleet to be as efficient and productive as possible.

Eaton Track Drive Motors for Construction

by Regina M. Dick | May 09, 2017 |

Final Drive, Eaton Hydraulic Motors, Hydraulic drive motor

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In the Shop Talk Blog recently, we've been discussing the Eaton JMV series of track drive motors. In this post, however, we are going to focus on what Eaton track drive motors have to offer specifically to those in the construction industry, focusing on issues like fuel economy, safety, reliability, and flexibility.

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Technical Summary on Eaton Track Drive Motors

by Dr McCaslin | May 04, 2017 |

Travel Motor, Heavy Equipment 101, Eaton Hydraulic Motors, Excavators, Final drive motor, Hydraulic drive motor

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More and more fleet managers are turning to Eaton track drive motors to keep their excavators and other tracked machines running efficiently. However, this brand is still somewhat new to many in the United States. We've already talked about Eaton JMV motors and why they are popular, but this blog post serves as more of a technical summary for the JMV series of Eaton track drive motors.

5 Cool Facts about CTL and MTL Excavators

by Jim Strong | May 03, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators, Mini-excavators

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Compact track loaders(CTL) and multi-terrain loaders (MTL) have been stealing a significant part of the market share of backhoe excavators for at least 3 years now. This is primariliy due to their compact size, available power, and extreme versatility. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about some random but interesting facts about compact track loaders. Enjoy!

Hydraulic Drive Motors and Contamination

by Regina M. Dick | May 02, 2017 |

Final Drive Failure, Hydraulic Motors, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Hydraulic drive motor

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Hydraulic contamination is a major source of problems for any type of hydraulic system, but especially for hydraulic motors and final drives -- which means that it is very important to be well informed on the subject. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about the types and sources of contamination, as well as how to avoid contamination. This information is important for all types of hydraulic construction equipment, from a Terex CTL to a Bobcat skid steer.

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5 Things You Should Know About Floating Face Seals

by Jim Strong | Apr 27, 2017 |

Final Drive Failure, Hydraulic Motors, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Hydraulic drive motor

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Floating Face Seals and Track Drive Maintenance

The floating face seal is a vital part of your travel motor or final drive, whether its on a John Deere skid steer or an ASV compact track loader. It rests against the hub, holding in the gear oil on the planetary side and preventing contaminants from getting in where they can damage bearings and gear. If this seal begins to leak, your travel drive motor will suffer damage. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about 5 things you should know about floating face seals and track drive maintenance.

Track Drives: 3 Mistakes Heavy Equipment Owners Make

by Dr McCaslin | Apr 25, 2017 |

Final Drive Failure, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators, Mini-excavators, Compact Track Loader

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Track Drives Vital to CTL and MTL Equipment

If you own a CTL (Compact Track Loader) or MTL (Multi-Terrain Loader), you know that it needs a working track drive in order to move. Track drives are a vital part of your CTL, whether it's an ASV compact track loader or a CAT multi-terrain loader, they are also commonly neglected. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about three common mistakes equipment owners make in maintaining their track drive motors.

Eaton JMV Series Track Drive Motors

by Dr McCaslin | Apr 19, 2017 |

Eaton Hydraulic Motors, Final drive motor, Hydraulic drive motor, Compact Track Loader

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When it's time to replace track drive motors, whether its on a single machine or for an entire fleet, one of the options available to you is Eaton JMV series motors. Eaton only recently began to distribute these motors in the United States, so they may not be as well known as other common brands. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to provide some background on Eaton's hydraulic motors, discuss what makes them special, and what kind of reputation they have.

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CTL Maintenance: Track Drive Motors, Undercarriage, and Tracks

by Jim Strong | Apr 19, 2017 |

Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Mini-excavators, Compact Track Loader

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Preventive Maintenance Focus on Track Drive

Performing preventative maintenance on your compact track loader or multi-terrain loader will save you thousands of dollars in repairs and down-time. At the Shop Talk Blog, we've put together a short guide to help you keep your CTL or MTL running smoothly, focusing on the track drive, undercarriage, and tracks.

Replacing the Drive Motors for a CTL

by Regina M. Dick | Apr 18, 2017 |

Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment 101, Mini-excavators, Final drive motor

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Track Drives and Compact Track Loaders

If you own a CTL (compact track loader) or MTL (multi-terrain loader), then you know that your machine isn't going to move unless that track drive is working properly. When the track drives fail, you need a replacement ASAP. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about your options when its time to replace your track drive.

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Daily Maintenance for Skid Steer Loaders

Extending Useful Life of Your Skid Steer

Eaton Track Drive Motors for Construction

Technical Summary on Eaton Track Drive Motors

5 Cool Facts about CTL and MTL Excavators

Hydraulic Drive Motors and Contamination

5 Things You Should Know About Floating Face Seals

Floating Face Seals and Track Drive Maintenance

Track Drives: 3 Mistakes Heavy Equipment Owners Make

Track Drives Vital to CTL and MTL Equipment

Eaton JMV Series Track Drive Motors

CTL Maintenance: Track Drive Motors, Undercarriage, and Tracks

Preventive Maintenance Focus on Track Drive

Replacing the Drive Motors for a CTL

Track Drives and Compact Track Loaders

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