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How much does swivel joint exchange cost on excavator?

How much does swivel joint exchange cost on excavator?

Talking about exchange of a swivel joint on a 25ton hydraulic excavator means parts and labor for at least 2.500$. But if the swing bearing is worn and needs exchange the required amount is significant above this number. It can easily cost 10.000$ if exchange is required for an excavator in the 20-30 ton range.

Are there any problems with a swivel joint?

Possible problems in swivels: After many hours of use the sealing of swivel joints get leak and oil starts to come out. On some makes it can happen already at a level of 5000 working hours. Excavator swivels of high quality machines can last twice as long. Another important part is the swing bearing.

What is the swing bearing on an excavator?

Excavator swivels of high quality machines can last twice as long. Another important part is the swing bearing. In some areas it is also called slew ring or corona. As mentioned above the superstructure of an excavator is endless pivoting on the chassis. This is realized by a large bearing in which are either steel balls or steel rollers.

Why does oil come out of swivel joints?

It means a specific part is required to lead oil down to the hydraulic system in the carrier. Possible problems in swivels: After many hours of use the sealing of swivel joints get leak and oil starts to come out. On some makes it can happen already at a level of 5000 working hours. Excavator swivels of high quality machines can last twice as long.

Talking about exchange of a swivel joint on a 25ton hydraulic excavator means parts and labor for at least 2.500$. But if the swing bearing is worn and needs exchange the required amount is significant above this number. It can easily cost 10.000$ if exchange is required for an excavator in the 20-30 ton range.

Where can I buy Bobcat 331 excavator parts?

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Possible problems in swivels: After many hours of use the sealing of swivel joints get leak and oil starts to come out. On some makes it can happen already at a level of 5000 working hours. Excavator swivels of high quality machines can last twice as long. Another important part is the swing bearing.

Excavator swivels of high quality machines can last twice as long. Another important part is the swing bearing. In some areas it is also called slew ring or corona. As mentioned above the superstructure of an excavator is endless pivoting on the chassis. This is realized by a large bearing in which are either steel balls or steel rollers.

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