Undercarriages are one of the more costly parts of an excavator to repair and replace, so you can save a lot of money and downtime by ensuring the components of an undercarriage are treated in ways that maximize their lifespans.
Jordan Troutman, president of Pivot Equipment Parts — an aftermarket undercarriage provider — outlines three tips every municipality should consider to elongate the life of the undercarriages on their machines.1. Frequently inspect and clean excavator tracks
Debris caught or left in the tracks can damage the undercarriage and affect excavator performance.
“Operators should check the tracks for debris and accumulation of dirt at the start
