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Somerville, Indiana | Our tractors have sprocket segments, excavators have sprocket rings...I replaced the sprockets when worn, then replaced again when replacing the rails, saving the part worn sprockets for the next time...Segments or rings are less than $1000, can get another 1000 hours usually out of the first set of replaced sprockets before the rails (pins and bushings are shot)...That method pays off the second time its used, usually a wash the first time..
Machines are different in undercarriage wear, among machines as well as conditions/operators, so it's best to study how the components wear and replace as warranted instead of replacing all components at the same time as we did in the past...Local track shop will send out a salesman to measure the bushings, internal and external, bottom rollers, sprockets, front idlers and suggest the best time to change...Undercarriage parts and work are competitive among even Caterpillar dealers who discount during this time of year...Check the number of links in the rails and the bolt patterns of the rails/shoes as there are differences among applications that are frequently overlooked until the machine is on jack stands..
Turning pins and bushings didn't work out well here, the rails were still snakey and tended to work off the bottom rollers and front idlers so we quit that and went to sealed and lubricated instead..
For Case, depending on size, sprockets can be more expensive as some are replaced as the whole component instead of bolt on segments or rims...Case dealer will probably offer a short line product for rails, bottom rollers, and front idlers...If track shoes are ok for another 2000 hours you might consider changing out the shoes yourself -- not needing a track shop for the work...Will need a good impact wrench if you do that/replace all bolts, in track shoes and rollers, use antiseize on bolts..
Case dealer as well as track shops will have competitive prices so get different prices close to home unless you plan on changing the shoes out yourself, then distance is not as big a factor...It is common to have 15% difference in dealers/shops this time of year...Case dealer will probably not have a track shop..
Short line track shops mentioned above are good advice...All have been honest in the past unless they weren't/pay close attention.. | |
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Dozer sprocket and tracks?
