Ordering the wrong part is the most common — and most expensive — mistake when repairing an excavator. Getting the exact part number right the first time saves you return shipping, downtime and frustration. Here's how to find it in four steps. Why the correct part number matters Excavator components change across model generations. A hydraulic pump that fits a Hitachi EX120 may not fit an EX120-2, and John Deere LC and GLC series machines often use different final drives. The