Just replaced my second wheel motor. The original HGM-12C-4025's have been superceded a couple of times and as far as I can tell they are all pretty much gone. I was able to locate two HGM-12E-3050's (2 years apart) that were the updated units. I think the last time I saw the 3050 on Hydrogear's website it was $1,800 but not available. Last month, a mower shop on E Bay had one left for $1,300.
The left motor began to leak a little at the spindle around 1,000 hours. I kept an eye on the fluid level and never had a problem with performance, just a few drops on the floor on occasion. I decided to replace it in 2020. The right side began to leak almost two years later at 1,200 hours. I found another 3050, but waited almost two years before replacing it. (I know, I should have replaced both at the same time) With all that said, Are the two original motors worth trying to find a seal kit to re-furbish? At the time they came off, both were performing very well, just leaking a little oil. The spindles spin with no grinding noise. I have seen seal kits online for less than $150. Are they rebuildable? I feel sorry for IS1500 owners that might be faced with not being able to replace them when needed. I'm hesitant to toss the take-offs but I don't think I want to deal with a re-build. Should I toss or see if anyone wants to buy them?
2006 Ferris IS1500 48" Kawasaki
The left motor began to leak a little at the spindle around 1,000 hours. I kept an eye on the fluid level and never had a problem with performance, just a few drops on the floor on occasion. I decided to replace it in 2020. The right side began to leak almost two years later at 1,200 hours. I found another 3050, but waited almost two years before replacing it. (I know, I should have replaced both at the same time) With all that said, Are the two original motors worth trying to find a seal kit to re-furbish? At the time they came off, both were performing very well, just leaking a little oil. The spindles spin with no grinding noise. I have seen seal kits online for less than $150. Are they rebuildable? I feel sorry for IS1500 owners that might be faced with not being able to replace them when needed. I'm hesitant to toss the take-offs but I don't think I want to deal with a re-build. Should I toss or see if anyone wants to buy them?
2006 Ferris IS1500 48" Kawasaki