5 Unusual Facts about Caterpillar Equipment (w/Videos)

by Dr McCaslin | Jun 01, 2017 |

Final Drive, Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101, Excavators, Mini-excavators, CAT Equipment

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Catepillar (CAT) Equipment for Construction, Mining, Agriculture, etc.

Caterpillar (CAT) is a well-known and popular brand of both heavy and compact equipment for construction, mining, agriculture and other industries. For such a well-known company, we thought it might be interesting to take a look at five facts about the Caterpillar company and its history that you might not know.

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Hydraulic Drive Motors and Mining

by Regina M. Dick | May 29, 2017 |

Final Drive, Reman Final Drives, Final Drive Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment, Rebuilt Final Drive Motor, Heavy Equipment 101, Eaton Hydraulic Motors, Mining

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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.

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Final Drive Gear Oil Characteristics: Clearing Up the Confusion

by Dr McCaslin | May 24, 2017 |

Final Drive, Final Drive Motor Gears, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Hydraulic drive motor, Hydrostatic Drive

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Final Drive Gear Oil

Have you ever looked at the specifications for gear oil and wondered what all those values really meant? Considering how important gear oil is to your final drive motor, its always good to know as much you can. In this blog post, we are going delve into the sometimes confusing but always interesting world of gear oil characteristics!

10 Step Final Drive Reman Process

by Jim Strong | May 23, 2017 |

Final Drive, Final Drive Motor Gears, Reman Final Drives, Final Drive Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Rebuilt Final Drive Motor, Hydraulic drive motor, Hydrostatic Drive

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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.

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.

The Eaton Series of LSHT Hydraulic Motors

by Dr McCaslin | Apr 12, 2017 |

Final Drive, Heavy Equipment 101, Eaton Hydraulic Motors, Hydraulic drive motor

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You may have heard of the Eaton brand of hydraulic motors, known for their outstanding efficiency, durable design, and compatibility with various brands of equipment. However, when it comes time to start shopping for a track motor or a drive motor for your equipment, it can be difficult to figure out which motor meets your needs. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about the Eaton series of LSHT motors and what they are used for.

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Common Misconceptions Regarding Hydraulics

by Regina M. Dick | Apr 12, 2017 |

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

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In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to discuss some of the common misconceptions about hydraulics, including some key myths regarding hydraulic motors. Some of it is more or less fun trivia, but we have included a couple of key pieces of information that are very important to the operation of your hydraulic motors. How many of these misconceptions did you already know about?

3 Considerations in Keeping Your Final Drive Running

by Regina M. Dick | Mar 15, 2017 |

Final Drive, Final Drive Motor Maintenance, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101

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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.

5 Things to Look for When Replacing a CAT Hydraulic Motor

by Jim Strong | Feb 07, 2017 |

Final Drive, Hydraulic Motors, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers

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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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Rebuilding a Rexroth Caterpillar Final Drive Motor

by Regina M. Dick | Jan 25, 2017 |

Final Drive, Reman Final Drives, Final Drive Motors, Heavy Equipment 101

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Hydraulic Motor Rebuilding Process

We recently had a Rexroth single speed final drive for a Caterpillar track loader come into the shop for repairs, and thought we would take that opportunity to talk about our rebuilding process for final drives and hydraulic motors.

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Shop Talk Blog

5 Unusual Facts about Caterpillar Equipment (w/Videos)

Catepillar (CAT) Equipment for Construction, Mining, Agriculture, etc.

Hydraulic Drive Motors and Mining

Mining Machines

Final Drive Gear Oil Characteristics: Clearing Up the Confusion

Final Drive Gear Oil

10 Step Final Drive Reman Process

Reman Hydraulic Drive Motors

Eaton Track Drive Motors for Construction

The Eaton Series of LSHT Hydraulic Motors

Common Misconceptions Regarding Hydraulics

3 Considerations in Keeping Your Final Drive Running

5 Things to Look for When Replacing a CAT Hydraulic Motor

Comparing Hydraulic Motors

Rebuilding a Rexroth Caterpillar Final Drive Motor

Hydraulic Motor Rebuilding Process

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