Motion Introduces the Motion Lube Cabby

August 27, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 27, 2025 – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce the Motion Lube Caddy. Designed by a Motion Repair & Services hydraulics team, this new solution is the first patent-pending, self-contained, towable lubrication cart designed that can easily service enclosed machinery assets.

The Motion Lube Caddy delivers a fast, efficient and clean way to service a facility’s enclosed gearing assets while enhancing worker safety. It can also be used on hydraulic systems, mobile and agriculture equipment drive cases and more. Its practical yet innovative features include a dual-design reservoir and an auto shut-off mode, which prevents the pump from running dry when the tank empties.

Key features and benefits:

Towable dual reservoir: options available for 40 and 75 gallon used/new oil capacities – enabling sanitary and seamless oil changes without the need for multiple containers. A 150 gallon hoistable version is also available.
Flexibility with three operation modes: manual, auto and kidney loop.
Air-operated pump with automatic shutoff:, allowing hands-off operation while the process runs safely.
Eliminates the need for forklifts to move oil tanks

The Motion Lube Caddy can be customized for even higher efficiency according to application requirements. improving workplace safety and productivity:

Fully customizable options, including power sources, tank sizes and filter micron ratings, to meet diverse customer needs.
Designed to significantly reduce lubrication time while ensuring sanitary handling of new oil.
The solution is especially suitable for manufacturers that change lubrication oil periodically, particularly for gearboxes, hydraulic systems and more. Facilities in industries such as pulp and paper, mining and material handling, steel and heavy metals, food and beverage and wood products, among others, can greatly benefit from the Motion Lube Caddy.

Scott Smith, West Division manager for Motion Repair & Services, was team lead in the Motion Lube Caddy’s development. He said, “Our team regularly builds unique solutions to fulfill customer needs, but it’s not often we decide to make one a standard product. What started as a vision evolved into a solid solution that can serve a wide range of industries. The cart’s mobility, compact footprint and integrated design let maintenance teams bring it directly to equipment – no hoses trailing back to a shop, no spills, no drums, no filter carts and no wasted time.”

“The new Motion Lube Caddy highlights our team’s innovative spirit and deep commitment to meeting customer needs,” said John Watwood, Motion’s senior vice president of Sales & Operations. “This solution perfectly exemplifies how Motion integrates technology, safety and efficiency to drive value and enhance performance of the diverse industries we serve.”

While there is a standard model, the Motion Lube Caddy is fully customizable to best meet customers’ unique application needs.

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