Undercarriage

Big machines usually involve a similarly big initial investment. Investing in equipment means you want it to do the most work it can for the longest possible time. The longer your equipment and tools last and the more efficiently they perform, the better they benefit the companies that own them. When a machine does not…

Your equipment takes care of you by getting the job done. You want to make sure you’re taking care of it in return. This equipment was a big investment, so you want to know that it will last a long time. Doing routine undercarriage maintenance and other preventative actions can help prevent having to repair…

Tips on How to Take Care of Equipment Steel Undercarriages You rely on your equipment to get the job done right. But when the equipment isn’t working like it should be, it costs you time and money. Keeping your equipment in the best shape possible is important to you in the long run. Undercarriage maintenance…

The undercarriage of your heavy machinery is what keeps your equipment up and running. It also plays a role in your repairs, often half or more of your machine’s lifetime repair bill. The undercarriage includes various components that are simple on their own but are assembled to help your machine move over all types of…

Maintaining the correct track tension on a dozer’s undercarriage is crucial for your equipment’s performance and your productivity on the job. If the track is too loose, it could hamper your dozer’s stability and slip off the sprocket while in operation. But if the track is too tight, you may be causing excessive wear to…

When your excavator tracks are too tight or too loose, you risk excessive undercarriage wear. The undercarriage supports the entire weight of the excavator. A few small adjustments can go a long way to improving equipment performance and your bottom line. Ensure your undercarriage can handle the job and minimize your operating costs by making…

When you’re considering whether to use rubber tracks vs. steel tracks for your loader, skidder or mini excavator, rubber tracks offer numerous benefits and lower costs than steel tracks. Well, both types have their uses, and choosing between the two is not something you should do on a coin toss. Knowing the benefits of rubber tracks and…