A wheel coming off a loader is a catastrophic failure. It can injure or kill, destroy the machine, and shut down a site for days. And it almost always starts with loose or broken wheel nuts. Here are four simple checks that prevent wheels from separating from your loader.
View MoreThe final drive — also called the travel motor and planetary gearbox — is what turns track rotation into machine movement. It takes the full weight of the excavator, every bump, every turn. When it fails, the machine stops dead. Most final drive failures are preventable with four simple checks.
View MoreThe swing bearing (or slewing ring) connects the upper house to the undercarriage. It handles every rotation, every load, every shock. When it fails, replacement costs tens of thousands and requires splitting the machine. Most swing bearing failures start small. Here are four checks that catch trouble early.
View MoreA hydraulic quick coupler lets you change buckets in seconds instead of minutes. But when it fails, the bucket drops — and that means damage, injury, or worse. Most coupler failures do not happen without warning. Here are five checks that keep your quick coupler safe and reliable.
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