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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.

Here are some related Shop Talk Blog posts:

• Final Drive Cores
• 10 Step Final Drive Reman Process
• Reman Bobcat T190 Final Drives

As an owner or operator of compact and heavy equipment, you play a crucial role in maintaining your final drive motor. Your efforts in this area improve your equipment's performance and help avoid costly repairs and downtime. 

We know how essential maintenance is to your equipment's performance and value, so here’s a guide to final drive motor maintenance. This Shop Talk Blog post focuses on industry best practices to keep your motors in top shape.

Hydraulic cylinders lift, push, pull, compress, and extend with a tremendous amount of force. We know how indispensable they are to your compact equipment, so here's a refresher on the basics.

The choice of materials used in your final drive motor is extremely important. The engineers behind hydraulic motors don't randomly choose what type of steel or brass to use. So here is a quick introduction to one of the characteristics engineers consider: material hardness.

Here are a few other Shop Talk Blog posts you might find helpful:

• Real-Life Bearing Failure
• Four Horrifying Final Drive Failures
• Why Metal Surface Finish Can Be Important for Final Drives

We’ve heard that some of our customers are having difficulty finding replacement 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. 

Here are a few other Shop Talk Blog posts ...

• Takeuchi Trivia
• Reman Bobcat T190 Final Drive Motors
• Replacing the Drive Motors for a CTL

Skid steer loaders are versatile workhorses in numerous industries ranging from heavy construction to delicate landscaping. These compact machines are renowned for their maneuverability and ability to tackle various tasks. One crucial aspect of skid steer loaders is their choice of wheel tracks. Sometimes, tires won't do the job when you need more flotation or traction, and that's where over-the-tire tracks come in. When selecting the right OTT tracks for your skid steer loader, understanding the pros and cons of each option is vital.

In this Shop Talk Blog post, we'll look at the pros and cons of rubber and steel over tire tracks.

Here are some additional Shop Talk Blog posts you might find helpful:

• Track Tension and Final Drives
• Radial Lift vs Vertical Lift
• CTL / MTL Undercarriage Maintenance

Bobcat CTLs are truly "one tough animal" and the Bobcat T190 is no exception. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we'll talk a bit about the T190 and the different types of final drive motors they may have.

Here are a few articles you might find of interest:

• Facts about the Bobcat 864
• Bobcat Final Drive Basics
• A Quick History of Doosan Infracore

We know that it’s vital to keep your skid steers rolling year-round and that the key to their reliability and performance lies in maintenance.

In this Shop Talk blog post, we’ll discuss the that will increase their uptime, reduce repair costs, and extend their lifespan.

Here are some additional blog posts you might be interested in:

• Catastrophic Failure: Why Gear Oil Maintenance is So Important 
• Demystifying Skid Steer Loader Categories 
• 5 Common Questions about Skid Steer Loaders 

Your hydraulic equipment has many different hydraulic connectors, and it’s good to know the different types. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we’ll talk about hydraulic connectors (threaded, flange, and quick disconnect) -- including how they work and where you’re likely to find them.

Here are some other Shop Talk Blog posts you might find of interest:

• 5 Things to Avoid Doing With Hydraulic Lines
• Hydraulic Hoses and Final Drives
• Causes of Hydraulic Hose Failure on Heavy Equipment

Heavy equipment theft is a significant problem in the United States. Showing up to a job site only to find some of your equipment missing is a nightmare --  financial losses, waiting for insurance to process, delayed projects, downtime, lost productivity, and more. 

And while we know this doesn’t tie in directly with final drive motors, we know it is a concern for many of our customers. So, in this Shop Talk Blog post, we’re talking about equipment theft trends, contributing factors, and their impact. Then, we’ll look at the challenges to recovery, followed by preventative strategies. At the end, there are some additional resources to help you protect your equipment and ensure a fast recovery if stolen.