Skidsteer tracks question

[Scootertrash60]

I'm looking at a set of grouser steel tracks with pads for my Case 1840 skidsteer.

How do I gauge the wear in the pivot points? Seller claims they are low hour tracks, I'm trying to learn how to tell if his description is accurate.

Thank You!

 

[crewchief888]

check for any "slop" between the links and bolts.

 

[4x4gearhead]

Are they similar to excavator tracks? If so there is usually a measurement between the two links that shows how worn the pins are. Usually a pin to pin measurement. Call your case dealer, they may have a range. I work for a volvo construction dealer and thats how we measure wear on them.

 

[jfcasey]

I'm not very familiar with case skid steers, but with steel chains on just about anything you can feel for flat spots where the chains contact the sprocket, the flatter the spot the more time on them.

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[gdocktor3]

The best way to tell is to install them. That way you can see how much slack there is. I guess you could call the orig manufacturer to get the overall length of them new. Each “pad/link” is held together at pivot point with a bolt on either side. There should be two holes on each pad that accepts said bolt. This way, if they are stretched, you can change the pivot point to that second hole and take the slack out. I just put a pair of these on a New Holland on Saturday. Make sure the tracks are compatible with your wheel/tire setup. FYI steel tracks blow on hard surfaces in snow/ice.

 

[Jbullfrog]

Over the tire tracks need a bit of slop to handle turning. They are also not intended to be tight as they are only a traction aid.

What were they on before?

Before installing tracks on a Case, set it on blocks and check the tension on all 4 drive chains and spindle bearings. Over the tier tracks will break drive chains if any are out of adjustment. If you are leaving them on long term, start checking your drive chain tensions and keep checking them.

 

[Scootertrash60]

Thank You gents for all of your help!

 

[bobcatdan]

Look at the piviot points and pins. Look for egging of the holes and for wearing down of the pin. Even being low hour, there will probably be slight wear. Just use your eyeballs as it will be easy to tell how worn in every thing is.

 

[KoolGrandWizardLuke]

There are 2 ways to measure wear. One while assembled and one while disassembled.

The first method to measure wear while assembled measures the total track wear. You will measure the distance between a certain number of pins. This information will be available in the manual.
This first method will be applicable to you. When speaking about an assembled track in this sense, it does not have to be mounted on the machine and it may even have 1 link not connected.

The second method to measure wear is while disassembled. You will measure the pieces directly and compare them to the allowable specifications.
The second method is only really useful for either locating specific problems, or to know if the piece can be reused again.