Sealed and lubricated track chain is the most common type used for dozers. “Those tracks normally have a very good life span — proper maintenance assumed,” says Klima.

Track basics. Most crawler dozers leave the factory with SALT (sealed and lubricated track) chains, which use pins having an internal reservoir of oil that flows through a radial hole in the pin and ...

Track that’s too loose will cause bounce and vibration which can affect your dozer’s performance, especially when grading. To measure track-chain tension: ...

Walt Moore, Senior Editor. Considered individually, the various components of a crawler undercarriage — links, pins, bushings, sprockets, rollers, idlers, shoes and frames —seem relatively simple, ...

Experience the detailed process of replacing the track adjuster spring on a Caterpillar D8K dozer. Watch as skilled professionals disassemble, inspect, and replace the spring with precision ...

Check out as expert mechanics replace the track adjusters on a Caterpillar Dozer D8K. With a focus on heavy-duty machinery repair, you'll see skilled technicians using precision tools and methods ...