Cat Lift Trucks (& Caterpillar) DP40K:
broken drive axle

I maintain a fleet of Cat DP50K forklifts. within the past week there has been two broken drive axle failures. The axles look like they were twisted in two. I'm looking for opinons about this faliure, thank you for your help.
  • Posted 28 Aug 2007 23:24
  • Discussion started by Dave_C
  • Arizona, United States
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Dave, If this was an operational problem we manufacture and sell a unit known as the TXP it prevents drivers from engaging the opposite gear until such time as the speed is brought to zero and their RPM is back down have a look and call us if you want a quote. FMS Technology in south africa you can find our details on the web
  • Posted 25 Aug 2009 21:19
  • Modified 25 Aug 2009 21:27 by poster
  • Reply by FMSRICH
  • kwazulu natal, South Africa
I forgot to mention the problem has been with same two operators, It might be an operation issue such as, changing directions at speed without braking.
  • Posted 18 Oct 2007 13:55
  • Reply by Dave_C
  • Arizona, United States
Dave, Do any of these trucks have evidence of being hit on the drive wheels (same wheel as twisted axle)? If so, axle housing spindle area could be slightly bent causing axle shaft to constantly flex.
Are tires true pneumatics or Solid pneumatics? Or are they driven on rough surfaces (pot holes)? How about wet or slippery surfaces? Tires could be breaking traction over holes or wet and then the sudden "bite" on dry surface puts extreme stress on axle shaft.
  • Posted 17 Oct 2007 22:37
  • Reply by carl_v
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Three different trucks, axles twisted, 2 rights 1 left
  • Posted 17 Oct 2007 14:05
  • Reply by Dave_C
  • Arizona, United States
Same truck? Same Side?
  • Posted 12 Oct 2007 03:43
  • Reply by carl_v
  • Pennsylvania, United States

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