This week we are attending to some faults on a Caterpillar 980G loading shovel. The hitch bearings are badly worn and we have to ‘line-bore’ the trunion plates to accept our manufactured weld-in bushes. When this is finished the replaceable bushes and bearings can be fitted. All-in-all a time-consuming and expensive repair, this could have been avoided with a more diligent maintainance regime.
Cab removed and inspecting damage.
Setting up line boring tool.
Steel swarf details the amount of steel removed.
Machine should be ready by the end of the week, following refurbishment of the loader frame quick-release latch.
We want to expose our involvement with Volvo hook loaders to the rest of the world. Initially we are eager to buy (UK) any model of Volvo fitted with Boughton hook systems, other types may be of interest.
Above is a Volvo 860 for export and is the type and quality we are looking for together with Volvo A25c (pictured below) which we sold to Sweden recently.
Any condition trucks are welcome, even for spares!
Further to our appointment as an SLP Stockist we are pleased to announce that we now have, in stock, pins and bushes, seals, bearings and cylinder kits for most Volvo loading shovels. Please contact us for a competitive quote – you will be surprised at the cost saving without compromising quality!
