Machinery Parts Glossary

Definitions and locations of common heavy machinery components:

• Heavy Truck Scania P420 Alternator: Electrical generator mounted on the engine to charge the battery and power the electrical system while the engine runs.

• Excavator Hitachi ZAXIS 200 Travel Motor: Hydraulic motor located at the final drive that powers the tracks for machine movement.

• Agricultural Machinery Kubota M9540 Clutch Disc: Friction disc located between the engine and transmission, enabling gear changes.

• Car Toyota Land Cruiser Brake Caliper: Hydraulic assembly mounted on the wheel hub that squeezes the brake pads against the rotor to stop the vehicle.

• Excavator Komatsu PC360 Swing Circle: Large bearing located between the undercarriage and the upper structure, allowing the excavator to rotate 360 degrees.

• Heavy Truck Volvo FH16 Air Dryer: Filter assembly located in the air brake system to remove moisture and contaminants from compressed air.

• Agricultural Machinery John Deere 8R Water Pump: Centrifugal pump mounted on the engine block to circulate coolant and prevent overheating.

• Car Honda Civic Control Arm: Suspension link connecting the chassis to the wheel hub, allowing for vertical movement while driving.

• Excavator Caterpillar 320D Bucket Tooth: Wear part attached to the digging bucket edge, used for breaking ground and penetrating soil.

• Heavy Truck MAN TGX Turbocharger: Forced induction device mounted on the exhaust manifold to increase engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber.