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


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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Heavy Equipment 101: Classifying Hydraulic Motors by Function

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?

 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

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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7 Quick Tips for Skid Steer Maintenance in Extreme Weather

Skid Steers and Aggressive Weather

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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16 Hydraulic Motor Terms You Need to Know

Dictionary Terms Related to Hydraulic Motors

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 Steer Motion and Hydraulic Motors

by Regina M. Dick | Feb 08, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Excavators

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Skid Steer Loader Popularity

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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5 Things to Look for When Replacing a CAT Hydraulic Motor

Comparing Hydraulic Motors

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.

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Tips for Purchasing a Used Skid Steer (Plus 6 Walkaround Tips)

by Regina M. Dick | Feb 02, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers

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Skid Steer Loaders: New VS Used 

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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Neglected Final Drive Maintenance: Blown Cover Plates

Case Drain Filters Overlooked Maintenance Task

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.

 

 

 

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