Extending Undercarriage Life

摘要

Most machine owners and machine operators have heard all of this before, but the information merits repeating. Achieving maximum life from a crawler-dozer undercarriage is predicated on five fundamentals. ① Selection: Undercarriage configurations available today can range from standard SALT versions to premium versions incorporating advanced technology. For most buyers, the choice hinges on which might provide the longest life, at the lowest cost per hour, in the conditions the machine is most often used. Work with the dealer when making these decisions. ② Tension: One manufacturer says that tight tracks are the leading cause of warranty for crawlers and the leading cause of shortened undercarriage life. Tight tracks rob power and waste fuel; loose tracks can derail; both conditions accelerate wear. Check tension often, especially in new operating conditions, and know how to adjust in the field.