swing control

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...

New technology is making excavator digging, faster, more efficient, and safer. Here is a look at some tech you should get for your excavator.

2D grade control has had a huge impact on job sites, making it possible for operators to dig at an ultra-accurate depth and slope. Eliminated is the need for the operator to get in and out of the machine to check the progress...