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A failing final drive motor is accompanied by two choices: repair it or replace it. While the former is often the first choice companies will make, it’s not always the best. There are quite a few hidden benefits that come with replacing a final drive motor, even if repair seems like the most cost-effective option upfront. Let’s take a look at how replacing the final drive motor can increase an equipment’s lifespan and why you should consider this choice when it comes time to replace your final drive.
It Prevents Irreparable Damage Early on
Those who are new to elements of equipment, like a final drive motor, might assume that failure of one part won’t result in failure of the equipment as a whole. For example, if your final drive motor on your mini excavator fails, your equipment surely won’t experience catastrophic failure too, correct? It’s a logical assumption to make, but it’s one that’s not true. A damaged final drive motor can affect other components of your equipment. Should the damage be serious enough, you won’t just have to replace your final drive motor. You will also have to repair your equipment to ensure everything is functioning as it should. It’s much less of a hassle to replace your final drive motor than to hope that repairs will suffice, only to end up with a broken final drive motor and damaged equipment.
You End Up With Reduced Maintenance Moving Forward
Repairing a final drive motor will allow you to get a bit more life out of it before you need to replace it. But is it worth it? If you don’t like dealing with maintenance, the reality is that it might not be as good a choice as you think. A final drive that needs to be repaired might not function as well as it should, which can start to affect other parts of your equipment. As your final drive motor wears down and your equipment does too, you’re stuck with having to conduct maintenance regularly. Replacing your final drive motor instead of repairing helps you reduce maintenance and keeps your equipment moving smoothly. It can also help you reduce the costs associated with regular maintenance.
There’s Less Risk of Unforeseen Accidents
Sometimes, a failing final drive motor demonstrates erratic behavior that doesn’t put operators at risk. For example, equipment might start vibrating abnormally when a final drive motor is failing. This doesn’t pose much risk to their safety. However, a failing final drive can also cause equipment to turn only one way. If your final drive motor begins failing during operation, your equipment and its operator could be seriously damaged and injured. Why not avoid that risk altogether by replacing your final drive motor instead of replacing it?
Repairing your final drive motor is a choice, but it’s not the only one. If you’re faced with a final drive motor and you’re stuck between repairing or replacing it, consider going with replacement for those crucial reasons listed here. When deciding what to do, research your options to figure out which option is best for your equipment.
