swing motor
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Posted: April 13, 2026Categories: ConEquip 101 - LearningRead moreA swing drive is a major component on excavators that allows the top portion of the excavator containing the cab and boom to swivel independently from the undercarriage containing the tracks. It is one of the most vital parts on an excavator and without it, an operator would have to back up and adjust the angle of the entire machine to turn, costing time to complete a job. Here’s everything you need to know about your swing drive, how it works, and what to do to keep it running....
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Posted: March 13, 2024Categories: ConEquip 101 - LearningRead more
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...
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Posted: July 09, 2018Read more
Our Parts Specialist Travis Flaherty was able to set up Demolition Man Inc., in Washington State with a resealed swing motor for a Kobelco SK300 Mark IV excavator. John over there in Seattle has been recycling land and buildings since 1983. To put that into perspective, the Billboard top song that year was "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.
The swing...
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Posted: June 26, 2018Read more
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...
