When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your track machine—whether it’s an excavator, bulldozer, crawler loader, or compact track loader (CTL)—one of the essential components to consider is the final drives. This component powers your tracks, ensuring smooth and effective movement, making it crucial to keep it in top condition. But when one final drive begins to fail, should you replace just that one, or both at the same time?
Here, we discuss the key benefits of opting for a paired final drive replacement and explain why buying two drives at once can be a strategic, cost-effective choice.
Take Advantage of Supplier Promotions
On occasion, suppliers offer special promotions, like free freight or a discount when you purchase two final drives. These deals can make a big difference in your overall savings, especially for large, heavy parts like final drives. However, keep in mind that these promotions aren’t always available, so it’s best to act quickly.
If you need to replace a final drives, give ConEquip a call now to check if any current promotions could help you save even more. Our team can provide up-to-date information and help you make the most of any available offers. Don’t miss out, and call us now at (716) 836-5069 to find out about potential discounts for your final drive replacements!
Keep Your Track Driving Straight
One of the primary reasons to replace both final drives at the same time is to prevent speed differences between the drives. When you have one new final drive and one old one, the newer drive often moves faster, while the older, worn drive lags behind. This speed mismatch can be frustrating for operators, as it causes the machine to pull to one side or even circle unintentionally.
Constantly adjusting to keep your track machine driving straight not only makes operation more challenging but also adds unnecessary strain to both drives. By replacing both final drives together, you ensure synchronized speed and a smoother, more efficient workflow.
Balanced Performance and Efficiency
Track machines like excavators, bulldozers, and CTLs rely on balanced, synchronized performance to work efficiently, and final drives play a major role in that. Replacing only one can create an imbalance between the sides, leading to uneven wear and reduced efficiency—especially in demanding applications involving excavator final drives or bulldozer final drives, which face demanding tasks daily.
Even on smaller equipment, when you replace both mini excavator final drives or CTL final drives at the same time, you ensure smooth operation across the board, helping prevent unnecessary strain on either side and extending the lifespan of both tracks.
Extended Longevity for Both Drives
Replacing both final drives at once means each unit will wear evenly, reducing stress on individual parts and extending their lifespan. Here’s how a matched set benefits you:
- Distributes workload evenly between both drives.
- Prevents premature wear and tear on a new final drive.
- Avoids the need for a second replacement within months.
- Reduces unplanned downtime and unexpected costs.
Reduced Maintenance Costs and Downtime
Downtime is costly for any construction operation, and an unexpected breakdown of a worn out final drive can easily halt progress. By investing in two final drives at the same time, you minimize the downtime, which is important to any project.
Improved Handling and Stability
Installing two new final drives together ensures balanced power distribution, enhancing handling and stability on the job. Here’s why this matters:
- Ensures smooth and consistent operation across both tracks.
- Reduces vibration and uneven movement, improving safety.
- Prevents issues caused by mismatched or unevenly worn drives.
- Increases control during heavy-duty tasks like lifting and grading.
Easier Future Planning and Budgeting
Replacing two final drives together makes future maintenance planning much simpler. Installing two new drives allows for predictable service timelines and more accurate budgeting for future upkeep. With both drives on the same cycle, you eliminate staggered repairs, saving time and money while simplifying the maintenance schedule.
GET FINAL DRIVES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES WITH FAST SHIPPING
ConEquip is your best resource for heavy equipment final drives. We provide the best options that suit your needs with new aftermarket, rebuilt, or used parts to keep your track machine running smooth while minimizing downtime.
If you need high quality final drive for your track machine at an affordable price, contact ConEquip Parts today at 1-716-836-5069 and our parts specialists will get you back to work!
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