Choosing the right undercarriage parts for construction equipment
Choosing the right undercarriage parts for your construction equipment is essential to ensure optimal performance. The undercarriage is responsible for supporting the weight of the equipment and absorbing shocks and vibrations, providing traction and stability. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know which undercarriage is best for your needs. So, let's explore some of the factors to consider when choosing the right undercarriage for your construction equipment.
Equipment Type and Size
The first factor to consider when choosing an undercarriage is the type and size of your construction equipment. Different types of equipment, such as mini-excavators and compact track loaders, require different undercarriages to ensure optimal performance. It is essential that the undercarriage fits the tracks to ensure compatibility and maximum performance. The undercarriage of mini-excavators and compact track loaders is a complex system of sprockets, idlers, bottom rollers and top rollers. Each component plays a critical role in ensuring the machine's efficiency and longevity.
Track Sprockets - Driving Precision
TVH's specially designed track sprockets ensure seamless operation with the chain links of compact track loaders and mini-excavators. Made from durable metal, these sprockets feature unified gear rings and metal inner rings with either pressed hubs or bolt holes. Proper installation of sprockets is vital as they facilitate the connection between two chain links, driving the chain and ensuring smooth machine performance.
Track Rollers - Ultimate Support
TVH's track rollers are meticulously developed to meet stringent requirements, incorporating special seals and reinforced flanges. Top rollers provide crucial support for the tracks, whereas bottom rollers maintain clearance height and minimise stress on other components like sprockets and front wheels. Our various types of bottom rollers are designed for specific applications, delivering enhanced stability, traction, and reliable operation.
Track Idlers - Maintaining Tension and Alignment
Essential for small earth-moving equipment, track idlers play a critical role in maintaining proper tension and alignment of the tracks. They ensure an optimal vehicle weight distribution, reducing strain on individual components. TVH offers track idlers with various design features, ensuring exceptional quality and reliability for different machinery types.
Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance requirements are also a critical consideration when choosing the right undercarriage for your construction equipment. Some undercarriages require more frequent maintenance than others, which can impact the total cost of ownership.
Regular maintenance is a must and increases the lifespan of your undercarriage. Part of the maintenance program includes changing the oil for the hydraulic track motors and checking the track tension and alignment. Tracks also need routine inspection and replacement. Make sure to check out our online brochure about maintenance for rubber tracks and undercarriage parts.
Also looking for tracks?
At TVH, we understand that your equipment's undercarriage is the backbone of its performance. That's why we provide you with not only top-quality undercarriage parts but also the perfect rubber tracks to complement them.
Explore our selection today and discover the perfect link between undercarriage parts and tracks. Your equipment deserves the best, and you've come to the right place to find it.
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Conclusion
Choosing the right undercarriage for your construction equipment is essential to ensure optimal performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
The undercarriage is a complex system of sprockets, idlers, bottom rollers, and top rollers. Like clockwork, each component plays a critical role in ensuring the machine's efficiency and longevity. When selecting an undercarriage, consider the equipment type and size, maintenance requirements, and environmental conditions.
Find the right undercarriage
When it’s time to replace tracks and undercarriage parts, technical support will come in handy. Finding the right replacement parts isn’t always easy: there are no international standards for the measuring of tracks and every brand has its own system for undercarriage parts.
Therefore, the best way to find the right tracks and undercarriage parts is by using machine details (brand, model, etc.):
- Go to the MyPartsFinder search function on our online shop.
- Enter your machine’s details.
- Find the parts you need!
Not 100% sure which part(s) you need to order? Don’t worry, you can always contact us! Our skilled colleagues are ready to give extra support.
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