Maintenance

Large slew ring bearings used in heavy-duty machines such as excavators are prone to premature failure, particularly if proper maintenance is not performed.

Performing these preventative checks will certainly prolong the life of your excavator and save money on costly repairs.

The Komatsu Dozer is a tough and reliable machine, but as with the majority of tracking machines the final drive suffers the most as they are at the very bottom of the circuit.

With many Komatsu machines working in dusty environments, its no wonder that the air cleaner and filters play a vital role.

Watch our latest video for instructions on removing a Final Drive lid with the drive removed from the machine.

Watch our latest video for instructions on how to change a floating seal in your Excavator Final Drive.

Komatsu Dump Trucks not only transport heavy loads quickly and easily, but also cost effectively.

Read out article for a useful chart to help identify the bolt torque settings you need.

To minimise the risk of premature failure of the final drive, the following guidelines should be adhered to.