Industrial Machine Parts by Type

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I know if my hydraulic cylinder needs a full replacement or just a seal kit?

  If your lift is losing height slowly after being raised, or moving slower than it used to, the seals inside the cylinder have likely worn out and a seal kit can often fix the issue without replacing the whole cylinder. If the cylinder rod is scored, bent, or the housing is cracked, a full replacement is usually the better and safer option. We can help you figure out which situation you’re in if you describe what the machine is doing.

• What's the difference between parts for a boom lift and parts for a telehandler, since both extend a boom?

  Boom lifts are built to lift a person or small load in a platform basket, while telehandlers are built to lift and move heavier palletized loads on forks or attachments. This means telehandler booms and hydraulic systems are rated for higher loads at extension than boom lift components, even when the machines look similar in size. Parts are not interchangeable between the two, even though the boom mechanism looks similar from a distance.

• Can I keep using a manual pallet jack once the wheels start showing wear, or does that create a safety issue?

  Worn wheels on a manual pallet jack usually show up first as harder steering or a jack that pulls to one side under load, and while this is more of a productivity issue than an immediate safety failure, it does put extra strain on the hydraulic pump and frame over time. Replacing wheels early is generally the lower-cost fix compared to waiting until the pump or frame is also affected.

• Why does my electric pallet jack lose power faster than it used to, even though I'm charging it every night?

  Batteries lose capacity over repeated charge cycles, and a battery that once held a full shift’s charge may start falling short as it ages, even with consistent nightly charging. If the controller is also cycling in and out or behaving inconsistently, that’s usually a separate issue from battery age and worth checking on its own. We can help determine whether it’s the battery, the controller, or both.

• How often should scrubber filters be replaced to maintain suction performance?

  Filter replacement intervals depend heavily on the type of debris and dust your facility generates, but a noticeable drop in suction or wet floors left behind after a pass are both signs the filter needs attention before the next scheduled service. Running a scrubber with a clogged filter also puts extra strain on the motor, so addressing it early protects more than just cleaning performance.

• Do skid steer parts differ between wheeled and tracked models?

  Yes, in several key areas. Tracked skid steers use track components, rollers, and drive components that wheeled models don’t need at all, while wheeled models rely on tires, wheel hubs, and axle components instead. Hydraulic and engine parts often overlap between the two types, but undercarriage and drive components are specific to whether your machine runs on tracks or wheels.

• What's the most common reason a tractor hitch fails, and can it be repaired instead of replaced?

  Hitch failures usually come from repeated overloading beyond the rated towing or pulling capacity, or from metal fatigue after years of heavy use. Cracked welds or bent components on a hitch are generally not safe to repair in the field and should be replaced rather than welded back together, since a hitch failure under load creates a serious safety risk.