When your work has come to a grinding halt because of a failed final drive, you need to get a replacement as soon as possible -- and you want to get the right final drive motor the first time. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to look at what information you should have on hand before you start shopping for a replacement drive motor.
You're pressed for time already, and now one of your final drives has stopped your equipment in its tracks. You need a replacement, and you need it fast. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to discuss 4 important questions you need to ask when you are about to replace your final drive or hydraulic motor. Taking the time to get answers to these questions will save you trouble (and possibly money) in the long run.
ASV Compact Equipment
You are probably familiar with the ASV brand of compact equipment, which focuses primarily on multi-terrain loaders and skid steer loaders. What you may not be familiar with, however, is the history of ASV and how it has impacted the compact equipment market through the years. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to step back in time and check out the cool history (pun intended!) of ASV.
Final Drive "Bites the Dust"
When the final drive on your Komatsu bites the dust, you start looking for repair and replacement options. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to take a look in detail at one particularly popular replacement option: reman/rebuilt final drives.
Power of Hydraulics in Agriculture Equipment
Since the first horse-powered farm equipment was put into use, much has changed when it comes to agricultural equipment. Much of the power needed for equipment like combines and harvesters to function is transferred via hydraulics. In this Shop Talk Blog post we are going to look at some examples of how hydraulics, and especially hydraulic motors, are used in agricultural equipment.
Mining Machines
There are many, many different machines that are used in connection with mining. Most of the machines, from small loaders to gigantic mining trucks, use hydraulic motors. The focus of this blog post is the use of hydraulic motors in the mining industry, with an overview of some of the classfications for mining equipment.
Shop Talk Blog continues to provide strategic informational and educational articles to keep you ahead of the curve on heavy equipment for your industry. Here are other key posts on Hydraulic Motors to keep you well-informed:
- Taking Your Hydraulic Motor Diagnosis Seriously
- Common Misconceptions Regarding Hydraulics -Hydraulic Motors
- 16 Hydraulic Motor Terms You Need to Know
Bobcat Mini Excavator Findings
In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to review the "autopsy" findings for a mini-excavator final drive taken off a Bobcat 331. We'll go through this step-by-step, just like the technician who disassembled and inspected this hydraulic drive motor.
Reman Hydraulic Drive Motors
The process used to remanufacture a final drive may seem a bit mysterious, but the benefits are all too real! That's the topic of this Shop Talk Blog: the benefits of Texas Final Drive 10 Step Reman Process for Final Drives. Learn why you should seriously consider purchasing a reman final drive instead of just having one repaired or purchasing a new one.
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.
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 ...
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