Discovering that a final drive motor is not working properly on your equipment can be distressing, but not everyone may rush to replace a final drive motor on their excavator and other machinery. It's easy to think that you can just wait until it fails entirely to save some extra cash or to avoid having to do the task, but there are detrimental consequences to this. Let's take a look at four key reasons to not delay replacing a final drive motor.
1. Your Machinery Could Fail at the Worst Possible Time
Waiting until you absolutely must to replace a final drive motor could present some major issues on the job site. Should your excavator or other heavy machinery break down while you're in the middle of doing work, it could result in potential injuries among others who are working in the area. At best, it could cause you to have to wait until you're able to get a replacement installed. Put simply, you don't want your machinery to break down in the middle of a project.
2. It Can Cause Issues With Other Aspects of Your Heavy Machinery
When a final drive motor starts to fail, it's not something that's going to remain contained to just the final drive motor. What happens is that the damage done to the final drive then contaminates the oil. As this oil is spread throughout the hydraulic system, it causes problems that impact the rest of your excavator. These problems won't be easily solved by replacing your old final drive motor with a new one once this occurs. If you replace your final drive motor the moment you notice that it's exhibiting issues, you can save yourself from costly repairs and further complications down the line.
3. You Could End Up With Multiple Failures
The problem with not performing regular maintenance and replacing parts that need to be replaced on massive machinery like excavators is the fact that it will all fail eventually. If you're particularly unlucky and you haven't replaced any of the final drive motors on any of your excavators, you could end up with multiple machines that are breaking down at the same time. This is detrimental to your workforce and to your bottom line. This is a key reason to replace final drive motors as soon as possible.
4. It Will Set Your Projects Back
If your excavator breaks down and you're no longer able to work, it can set back scheduled projects substantially. This can delay progress and potentially cause clients to turn you away. If you want everything to run optimally, regular maintenance and final drive motor replacement are essential.
Final drive motors power your excavators and other heavy machinery. But much like with any other aspect of your machinery, they're subject to wear and tear over time. Keep an eye out for potential problems and use the list above if you ever feel like delaying a final drive motor replacement. It may very well save your equipment!
