An oscillating axle systems allow machines to keep wheels grounded while moving across uneven ground during operation. Once the machine stops and the boom elevates the oscillating axle locks itself to ensure stability while working at height.
The difference can be noticed when moving the machine up an incline.
Oscillating axle systems require complex
Walter from Powell and Powell Harvesting called us a few days ago from the great state of Texas looking for a steering gear for his Deere 544A wheel loader. Parts Specialists Kyle Kunkle took the call.
"That was a bad design by John Deere, the problem is the spline in there after 47 years wears out!" Walter said with some humor.
Walter told Kyle
If you own a Caterpillar bulldozer, excavator, wheel loader, backhoe, skid steer or another type of application you already know buying new parts from the dealer is costly. OEM parts are great because of the convenience and reliability they offer. Often it is worth the extra money to conveniently buy the part you need and know you have the backing of a multi-billion d
A great way to save money on parts for your excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, backhoe or any machine in between is to buy used parts from a salvage yard.
We get a lot of calls here at ConEquip Parts from customers wanting to do just that and we have an extensive network of salvage yards to pull parts from. It’s a
When buying used construction parts from salvage yards the general thought is you get what you pay for. Although on many levels this is a true statement, that isn't necessarily the rule. In fact, there are federal and state laws in place to help protect customers who want to return damaged or unwanted merchandise.
There are also steps you can take to e
A customer needing a steering box for his Caterpillar 988 wheel loader called ConEquip hoping to save a little time and of course money. He was able to do just that with the help of Bryan Branch.
As you may already know, there aren't too many CAT 988 wheel loaders running around out there these days. Fortunately, Branch was able to hook the customer u
Keeping up a Caterpillar 950H is no small deal. The cost of replacement parts from the CAT dealer can get pretty expensive. That's why Brayden Sears got a call from a company out of Pennsylvania that makes pallets needing lift arms and all the pins and links to get their loader up and loading again.
"Kyle was lifting the bucket when a pin fell out and d
Working with construction hydraulics requires knowledge both about the proper use of the equipment and the maintenance. Here are six must-do tips to keep your hydraulic equipment running right.
CHANGE THE OIL
This can’t be stressed enough. So many equipment failures can be avoided if owners would sim
