When considering environmental sustainability, you don’t usually think of your older model skid steer loader. So many of these machines are well-made to the point that they can last for years and years. And many of us have machines that weren’t built for the environment. But did you know that you can still contribute to a green world with old machines?  This Shop Talk Blog post discusses how reman final drives can help you contribute to a greener world - regardless of the age of your machine.

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• Final Drive Cores
• 10 Step Final Drive Reman Process
• Reman Bobcat T190 Final Drives

What does Reman Final Drive Mean?

Remanufacturing, to those of us here at Texas Final Drive, means that we take your old final drive motor and restore it to meet (and usually exceed) OEM specifications. Is it caked in mud? Do the external bolts seem trapped beyond hope? Does it not even look like a final drive motor anymore? No worries … you would be shocked at the condition of some of the final drive cores that have come in, and while the exterior looked like a nightmare, the inside was in excellent condition.

We clean the drive motors inside and out, and then our final drive experts carefully evaluate each part according to our high-quality standards. We always replace some parts—like bearings and seals—with new ones. Others may be refurbished through machining, welding, or grinding. We even have an in-house machinist who can make brand-new components if needed. 

Once we’ve done everything we can to make that final drive motor seem like new, we run it through a rigorous set of quality checks, testing for potential issues like leaks and performance. Once we know it meets or exceeds it’s original specifications, we give it out blessing and prepare it for sale.

And don't forget that reman final drive motors for skid steers, compact track loaders, mini excavators, bulldozers, and more cost a fraction of a new one from the manufacturer.

So what does this have to do with sustainability? More than you think!

Reman Final Drives and Environmental Sustainability

When you invest in a reman final drive motor rather than a new one, think about all the manufacturing, packing, and shipping costs that are eliminated. Metal is being reused, and mining has a tremendous impact on the environment. The includes the energy that goes into heating, forming, machining, and more, not to mention the carbon footprint involved with shipping materials and final products.

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There’s also the elimination of waste: rather than rusting away on a backlot, a final drive core can be given a new life. So even if you aren’t planning to invest in a reman final drive motor any time soon, you might be able to sell your old cores to Texas Final Drive and give them a new life. 

Conclusion

You may not be able to make a massive contribution to environmental sustainability, but even your old skid steer loader can be a little more “green.” And Texas Final Drive is your source for reman final drive motors that meet or exceed OEM specifications, come with a no-hassle one-year warranty that covers parts and service, and cost a fraction of a new final drive.

Contact us today to learn more about how you can save money and invest in the future of the environment. You can also check out of Core Buyback Program.