Dozer Repair Cost
A final drive / travel motor replacement on a Caterpillar D9H typically runs $8,300-$26,300 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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Caterpillar D9H final drive (travel motor)
$8,300-$26,300
estimated total, parts and labor
Labor hours
7-16 hrs
Shop rate
$125-$175/hr
Parts
$7,400-$23,500
* Static estimate from heavy-equipment norms, not a quote. Real cost depends on parts source, access, and collateral damage.Get an exact estimate →
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.
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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A final drive (travel motor) repair at $8,300-$26,300 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar D9H, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.
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