371-5702: Hydraulic Swing Drive

A Swing Drive controls the rotation of the machine's upper body. It is a hydraulic motor that is connected to the upper body through a series of gears. When the hydraulic motor is activated, it rotates the gears, which in turn rotates the upper body of the excavator. The swing drive is controlled by a joystick in the cab of the excavator. Attributes: ● Allows the operator to stop the rotation of the upper body ● Manufactured to precise specifications and is durable and reliable Applications: A Swing Drive is used for controlling the speed of rotation of the excavator's upper body is controlled by the amount of hydraulic fluid that is supplied to the hydraulic motor.