excavator parts

Every excavator has a swing drive, and a swing motor. But what's the difference?

What's a Swing Drive?

The swing drive is a hydraulically-driven component on an excavator. Usually, they consist of:

• A hydraulically-powered swing motor
• A gear box that consists of at least one, but often multiple sets of planetary gears.
• A pinion gear that moves the house around...

DYCO products have introduced swing bearings for hundreds of makes and models, providing the excavation industry with a high quality, cost effective alternative to OEM swing bearings.

Swing bearings, or slewing rings, turntable bearings, rotec bearings, or swing gears as they're also called, usually are one of the most expensive parts to replace on an excavator...

When it's time to replace your swing bearing, or slew ring as they're often called, it usually means it's also time to make a trip to your ATM.  They are one of the most expensive parts on an excavator. Top Notch Services out of Hamilton, Montana ran into that situation.  The machine owner James gave us a call on the hunt for a swing bearing and our Parts...

As you probably already know there is a lot to swapping out your swing bearing.  The bearing, or slew ring as they're often called, is one of the most important and costly parts on excavators and cranes.  Any part needs special attention to make sure it is installed correctly and the swing bearing is no exception.  Here are some tips to make sure you are...

One of the most expensive parts on your excavator to replace is the swing bearing or "slew ring".  The cost for a swing bearing on a Caterpillar 320D from the CAT dealer will cost you between $6,000 - $7,000.  A swing bearing for a Caterpillar 345B from the dealer will cost around $15,000 new.  ConEquip Parts is happy to announce it now has DYCO swing bearings...