Excavator Repair in NY

Before you try to repair your excavator yourself, you should call a professional to get the job done right because Stronghold Industries offers excavator repair in NY. If you can break it, we can fix it.

Reasons for excavator breakdown

Excavators, also known as diggers, are heavy pieces of construction equipment in a variety of sizes featuring a boom, a dipper stick, a cab, and a bucket situated on a rotating platform with tracks or wheels. As the digger name implies, an excavator is a heavy-duty digging tool that also performs other heavy-duty jobs, meaning it can take damage to many of its parts.

Hydraulic oil contamination

The hydraulic system of an excavator is vulnerable to damage. The top cause of damage to hydraulics is oil contamination. The oil lubricates the working parts of the hydraulics system, which powers the boom, dipper stick, and bucket of the excavator. When dirt and other particulates contaminate the oil, it thickens up, thus resulting in damage to valves and pistons that cause the excavator arm to stop working correctly.

Undercarriage wear and tear

Excavators roll around on continuous tracks like a military tank, and the ground it rolls on can be rough. As the excavator travels over rocks and other materials including manmade debris, it can become lodged in the tracks and begin wearing down the sprockets and idlers. Not only can the tracks seize up, but they could also become unaligned.

Bucket cracks

The bucket may seem invincible because it’s made of thick metal, but it can develop cracks over time. Depending on the size of the crack, it could require a patch or a total replacement.

Human error

Excavator operators can make mistakes. Maybe they rolled the machine too close to an edge or tried to lift a load beyond the machine’s limits. Either way, both can cause major damage that requires repair. Inappropriate use of the excavator can also necessitate repairs, so make sure operators are properly trained.

In addition, humans also sometimes skip service visits for routine maintenance. Routine maintenance could have prevented minor issues from becoming larger and more expensive ones. Improperly storing an excavator can also result in damage because the machine is exposed to the elements.

Maintenance Tips

To ensure your excavator remains efficient and in great shape, performing routine maintenance from time to time is necessary.

Routinely inspect the undercarriage for rocks and other debris that may have become lodged in the tracks.
Regularly check and change the hydraulic oil so the excavator is not running on contaminated fluids.
Be sure to check fluid levels and add fluids when necessary, including engine and hydraulic oil levels. Inspect for leaks and make sure there’s enough fuel.
Check track suspension. It should not be too loose or too tight.
Check the coolers for debris that can clog the system.
Listen to the excavator while it is running to find irregular noises, which could indicate a problem.
Be sure to inspect the bucket, the dust ejector, and the wear plates to make sure they are functioning properly.
Regularly clean the radiator and drain any water from the fuel and water separator.
Grease pins, bushings, and other small working parts that require lubrication.
Check all safety features, including lights and seatbelts.

Keeping your excavator well-maintained is the best way to prevent it from needing repairs.

What if my excavator breaks down?

Like any machine, excavators need regular maintenance and can require repairs. Some repairs are simple enough to be done by an operator, but you should contact a professional for more complicated repair work. Should you need repairs, however, we offer excavator repair in NY.

Excavator repair services

Repairing excavators often requires welders, machinists, fabricators, artisans, and mechanics, which is why we have them on our staff. If you need excavator repair services, our team is here ready to assist you.

We will identify the necessary repair or repairs as quickly as possible using the best technology available.
If new parts are needed, we will fabricate them right here in our shop. That includes dipper sticks, booms, buckets, bushings, pins, hydraulics, hoses, fittings, and seals.
Repair and rebuild excavator engines
Welding and fabrication services
Can’t bring your excavator to us? We’ll come to you. Your excavator might be able to be repaired on-site.

Materials and other services offered for excavator repair in NY

Grade 8 and L9 hardware for increased tensile strength
Abrasion-resistant carbon steel
Wear-resistant steel plates including Hardox and AR450
CNC plasma table
Computerized line boring
Rebuild or repair of thumbs and other attachments
Adding wear material
Fabrication and rebuilding of teeth, shanks, and pins
Rebuilding of ears, plates, and buckets

Cost of excavator repair

Excavators are heavy machinery. Therefore, repairs can be expensive, usually running into thousands of dollars depending on the problem. Regular maintenance is the best way to prevent your excavator from needed major repairs. Stronghold Industries offers price estimates for repair work and we do our best to make our services affordable.

Common excavator brands

Some of the most common excavator manufacturers include Deere and Company, Bobcat Company, Caterpillar Inc., New Holland, Terex Corporation, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Case CE, Hitachi Construction Machinery, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, just to name a few. Stronghold Industries has the expertise to work on equipment from any of these manufacturers and more.