The Difference Between a Swing Drive and a Swing Motor?

The Difference Between a Swing Drive and a Swing Motor?

Posted: March 14, 2024
Categories: ConEquip 101 - Learning
Tags: swing motor, swing drive, swing control, swing components, swing bearing maintenance, swing bearing, planetary gears, pinion gear, excavator parts, excavator, dyco swing bearings
Author: Andrew Stoffel

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

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