Replacing your final drive motor is a high-stakes decision affecting your equipment, schedule, and bottom line. But with the correct information and supplier, you can get the job done right the first time. You can't afford to make the wrong decision when it comes to replacing your travel drives.
When your final drive fails, we know that it’s far more than just a mechanical issue—it’s lost time, delayed projects, and severe stress on your bottom line. But a failed final drive doesn’t always mean you need a brand-new replacement. At Texas Final Drive, we specialize in remanufacturing final drives—taking what’s broken, rebuilding it to OEM or better standards, and giving it a whole new lease on life.
In this Shop Talk Blog post, we’ll discuss what happens behind the scenes when a “dead” final drive comes into our shop.
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If you work in construction, landscaping, forestry, or agriculture, you know the importance of keeping your equipment in top shape. Final drive motors are essential for many machines, and when they fail, you're left with a tough decision: repair, buy new, or go with a remanufactured motor.
Below, we answer some common questions about remanufactured hydraulic final drive motors to help you make an informed choice.
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- Reman Bobcat T190 Final Drives
- Differences Between Reman and Used Final Drive Motors
1. What is a remanufactured final drive motor?
A remanufactured final drive motor is a used one that has been completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and rebuilt with new or reconditioned parts. It’s restored to meet or exceed the OEM performance and reliability standards. Think of it as getting a professionally restored classic car—old but running like new.
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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We’ve heard that some of our customers are having difficulty finding replacement Takeuchi TL8 final drive motors outside of the dealer. That’s why we’ve been remanufacturing so many lately. Learn more about the Takeuchi TL8 compact track loaders and the final drives we have in stock for them.
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It always seems like final drives decide to fail at the worst possible moment, and when that happens, you usually have to make some quick decisions about a replacement. One of those options available to you would be reman (remanufactured) final drive motors, but used final drives are another. Which one is the best?
Discover the key differences between remanufactured and used final drive motors and why reman is a better option.
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Are you excited about top-notch quality assurance? So are we! Dive in with us as we highlight the journey of how we make sure the final drives and hydraulic motors we repair and re-manufacture pass with flying colors!
Buying a used final drive motor for your machine seems like an economical choice -- but while it may be good in a pinch, it’s not a good investment for the long haul.
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Have you ever wondered what the inside of a real hydraulic repair shop looks like?
Your drive motor just died and work has come to a grinding halt. You need a replacement quickly and have to submit some RFQs to different dealers. It may seem like a waste of valuable time, but the more info you can provide about the final drive that failed the faster you'll get that quote and the more accurate it will be.
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