In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about a common cause of failures in CTLs and skid steers and how to prevent it. As part of this case study, we will be specifically discussing CAT 246 skid steer hydraulic motor and brake assembly that was sent in to us for diagnosis.
We’ve been getting in quite a few radial piston motors, especially those coming off CAT CTLs. In this blog post, we are going to talk about the most common reason for failure of radial piston motors that get sent in to us for repair or re-manufacturing -- and how easily this failure mode can be prevented.
Replacing Final Drive Motors
When it comes time to replace your final drive motor, it can be hard to tell if you have a two speed or a single speed motor -- and you need to be able to order the correct one the first time! In this blog post, the goal is to help you figure out what you need for your CTL (compact track loader), SSL (skid-steer loader), or excavator.
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.
Here are some additional Shop Talk Blog posts you might be interested in:
- The Basics of Mini Excavators
- Final Drives: Re-manufactured versus Rebuilt
- Introduction to Torque Density
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.
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?
Here are some additional Shop Talk blog posts you might be interested in:
- Heavy Equipment, Telematics, and the Internet of Things
- Final Drives: Re-manufactured versus Rebuilt
- Introduction to Torque Density
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.
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.
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 ...
The Shop Talk blog has several other posts you might be interested in, including these:
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.
