How can I predict whether a final drive motor is damaged or not?

      The final drive is the main actuator of the excavator and accounts for 30% of the function of the excavator. So if your track motor is damaged, then your excavator will stop working, but it will also send some signals to tell you before it stops working, so you can make repairs in time to reduce downtime and damage. And you can also take some measures to avoid these issues and extend the life of the machine by doing it the right way.

 
Eliminate possible hidden problems with final drive:

Oil:

       The final drive uses two different types of oil, hydraulic oil and gear oil. The hydraulic oil assists in the rotation of the master reducer, while the gear oil provides lubrication on the reduction side. Typically, it is recommended that the gear oil be changed every 240 hours. This is also an opportunity to identify any damage to wear. When you gather the gear oil, take a close look at the oil that comes out. What is the color of the oil? Are there any debris in the oil? This could be the first sign of wear. If the oil has a strong odor, then the final drive may be too hot. Both of these signs of wear can indicate that it is time to change the oil.

Leakage:

      Leakage is another sign of damage, and a leaking final drive is a telltale sign that a repair or replacement is coming. A final driev has a fixed machine side and a moving sprocket side. There is a mechanical seal between these two parts, which is also known as a lifetime seal or mechanical seal. If there is an oil leak between the two parts, the seal is excessively worn. A leaking seal can cause contaminants to enter the mechanism and affect the proper operation of your final drive.

Noise

      Noise is the third sign of a broken final drive, if you hear some strange sound, it means the final drive is out of order This is also a sign of wear and tear. Track motors have various gear connections, and if the gear gap is too large, a failed bearing can produce noise or cause vibration. This means that the travel drive is wearing out, which will produce some audible noise.

Overheating

     The fourth sign is when the temperature of the final drive is too high. However, this is not necessarily a problem with the final drive. It could be that the hydraulic oil is getting too high. On the other hand, it could be about to cause more damage, such as brakes that don’t release fully, worn bearings. An overheated final drive can be a sign of an impending problem and a sign that should not be ignored. When the gear oil level is too low, friction increases and can cause the final drive to get too hot.

     It is also necessary to use it correctly for daily maintenance, so that you can avoid some unnecessary damage. wtfinaldrive.com offers a complete selection of new, OEM final drive motors from Bobcat, Kubota, Caterpillar, Komatsu, and other brands.