Mini Excavator Repair Cost

2013-2018 Caterpillar 302.7D CR Final Drive / Travel Motor Replacement Cost

A final drive / travel motor replacement on a Caterpillar 302.7D CR typically runs $1,700-$5,250 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.

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Typical Repair Cost

Caterpillar 302.7D CR final drive (travel motor)

$1,700-$5,250

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

3-6 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$1,300-$4,200

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What's involved in a Caterpillar 302.7D CR final drive (travel motor) repair

Lifting or blocking the track, removing the track chain or loosening tension, unbolting the final drive (travel motor plus planetary hub), then installing the replacement and refilling gear oil. Track removal is the time sink, not the drive itself.

What affects the cost

The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Caterpillar 302.7D CR final drive (travel motor) repair cost?
A final drive / travel motor replacement on a Caterpillar 302.7D CR typically runs $1,700-$5,250. That covers about 3-6 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $1,300-$4,200 in parts. Your exact number depends on parts source (OEM vs. reman) and how much collateral damage there is. Get a free custom estimate at equipbook.ai/service/estimate.
How many labor hours is a Caterpillar 302.7D CR final drive (travel motor) job?
Plan on roughly 3 to 6 labor hours for a final drive (travel motor) repair on a Caterpillar 302.7D CR. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Caterpillar 302.7D CR final drive (travel motor) repair?
Lifting or blocking the track, removing the track chain or loosening tension, unbolting the final drive (travel motor plus planetary hub), then installing the replacement and refilling gear oil. Track removal is the time sink, not the drive itself.
Is it worth fixing the final drive (travel motor) on a Caterpillar 302.7D CR?
At $1,700-$5,250, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Caterpillar 302.7D CR in good condition is worth far more than this repair, so it usually pays to fix it. Check what your machine is worth first, then decide. Use the free valuation at equipbook.ai/value/caterpillar-3027d-cr.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A final drive (travel motor) repair at $1,700-$5,250 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar 302.7D CR, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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