Retrofitting Older Aerial Platforms: Slewing Drive Upgrade Strategies
Source:Changling Hydraulic  Time:2025-08-17  Visit:21

Breathing New Life into Aging Fleet
Over 40% of North American aerial platforms are >10 years old. Retrofitting slewing drives delivers:

  • 35% faster rotation speeds

  • 50% maintenance reduction

  • 25% energy savings

Retrofit Process Flow

Top 3 Retrofit-Ready Drives

  1. Bonfiglioli AR 2000

    • Bolt-on replacement for 2005-2015 Genie lifts

    • Integrated IoT port for telematics

  2. Parker Hannifin HDR-45

    • 45,000 Nm output for diesel boom lifts

    • 50% smaller than legacy units

  3. Rotork TorkDrive 880

    • Electric conversion kit for hydraulic systems

    • 18-month ROI