Quick and Dirty Guide to Detecting Issues with Final Drive Lubrication

by Regina M. Dick | Dec 29, 2016 |

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

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Lubrication Starvation in a Final Drive Motor

Lubrication, as we have discussed in previous posts, is a major investment in your equipment. You don’t need expensive diagnostic tests, however, to notice when something is going wrong with lubrication. In this short blog post, we are going to look at the primary symptoms of lubrication starvation in a final drive.

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Early Years of the Skid-Steer

by Jim Strong | Dec 22, 2016 |

Heavy Equipment, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers

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Skid Steer History

According to Joe Keller at www.skidsteerhistory.com, the birth of the skid steer can be traced back to the summer of 1956. Elvis Presley’s song “Heartbreak Hotel” was at the top of the charts, Eisenhower was president, and Gunsmoke was on television. The first skid steer, however, looked a little different from the modern skid steer.

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How to Destroy a Final Drive in 3 Easy Steps

by Regina M. Dick | Dec 14, 2016 |

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

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Final Drive and Hydraulic Motor Secrets

Final drives and hydraulic motors are key to keeping your heavy equipment moving and when one fails the machine it's on comes to a grinding halt (pun intended). In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to tell you the three secrets to destroying a final drive. Are you ready?

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Technician or Mechanic? In the Heavy Equipment Industry

by Dr McCaslin | Dec 12, 2016 |

Final drives, Heavy Equipment 101

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What is the Difference between Technician or Mechanic?

When someone says the word “mechanic” we usually conjure up an image of a hard-working laborer with stained, rough hands holding a wrench and wearing a dark uniform while working on an automobile or other large piece of machinery.

A "technician," on the other hand, often makes us think of an individual in a clean uniform using electronic equipment to diagnose some complex pieces of machinery.

Very Real Dangers of Reactive Maintenance of Final Drives

by Regina M. Dick | Dec 07, 2016 |

Final Drive Motors, Final drives, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101

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Your final drive is what keeps much of your heavy equipment moving. Without the ability to move across the ground, your equipment won’t do you very much good. That’s why it is important to avoid having a reactive maintenance plan when it comes to this key piece of equipment. In this article, we are going to discuss the dangers of failing to maintain a final drive and what you can do to keep it running as long as possible.

18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers

by Jim Strong | Dec 06, 2016 |

Heavy Equipment, Final Drive Maintenance, Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Hydraulic drive motor

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Your skid-steer represents a significant investment for your fleet. The key to getting the most out of your investment includes:

minimizing operating costs,
reducing downtime, and
extending its life.

Included here are some simple maintenance and operating tips to help you minimize the costs related to your skid steers...

Most Common Failure Items on a Final Drive

by Dr McCaslin | Oct 05, 2016 |

Final Drive, Final Drive Failure, Final Drive Motor Gears, Final Drive Motor Seals, Final Drive Motors, Final drives, Heavy Equipment 101

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Final Drive Motor Failure

There are certain items on a final drive that are more likely to fail than others. They will cause damage to the motor, if left unchecked. Routine maintenance of these items will not only prevent damage but greatly extend the life of the components of the final drive motor.

Here are a few more blog posts that you might find helpful ...

Shop Talk Blog

Quick and Dirty Guide to Detecting Issues with Final Drive Lubrication

Lubrication Starvation in a Final Drive Motor

Early Years of the Skid-Steer

Skid Steer History

How to Destroy a Final Drive in 3 Easy Steps

Final Drive and Hydraulic Motor Secrets

Technician or Mechanic? In the Heavy Equipment Industry

What is the Difference between Technician or Mechanic?

Very Real Dangers of Reactive Maintenance of Final Drives

18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers

Most Common Failure Items on a Final Drive

Final Drive Motor Failure

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