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I had seen that as well in other videos. I had also seen using tree limbs to get the track back on without releasing the tension, which I thought would be bad on the track itself, or otherwise apply undue stress on the rest of the track assembly. Any ideas on that?

I have a ton of video, just haven't put together the videos themselves. Regarding servicing, other than the normal stuff like greasing, etc I haven't done much. The machine has needed a bunch, like replacing the main drive hydraulic lines. When one of those blew it was fun. Talk about loosing hydraulic fluid in a hurry.

I do quite a bit of soft terrain work, which doesn't seem like it would work well with wheeled skid steers? But, then again, as I noted this is my only experience with any skid steer. If I get the opportunity, wheeled does seem like it would be less maintenance if I could get it to work.

I love what I am learning from people who actually know what they are doing. The track hasn't come off since (knock on wood), but I have a list of things to do differently the next time. This includes, now, taking the fitting/nut all the way out. I'll hang onto the track tool things just in case.

Thanks!

You are welcome!

Hilarious! Yet...true.

Agreed!

That's a great idea.

I think 1.75". I replied in another post but couldn't find it.

@@dalewcox i used some 1.25” fence material the other day to switch tracks. What a time saver! I will definitely be buying some stock an creating something like this.

Thanks for the tip. Another tip to add to the great suggestions I have received through the comments. It is a benefit I didn't expect, but is working great to get some great info from people who know what they're doing.

Thanks for the reply. I make these videos to help me remember what I did when I inevitably have to do it again so, yes, the goofs are also helpful to remember so I don't repeat them.

I haven't thrown one again, but now I know what to do when I do. I hope they work well for you!

1.75 inches. The three together weigh just shy of 50 lbs.

@@dalewcox thank you I appreciate it!

I agree $600 is pricey, and do mention in the video that they could be made less expensively. I don't know how to weld (yet) and do like to support people who create something that helps. You probably could do it with just pipe, but the fact that it "clips" onto the track helps keep it in place, allowing for one person to do the job more easily, even though working alone (like I do a lot) isn't recommended. Thanks for the comment.

The bar is 1.75" in diameter, by the way. The three together weigh just shy of 50 lbs.

@@dalewcoxI am going to try to make my own. Going to the steel shop tomorrow anyway to pick up 1/4” for a lost skid plate. How I lost a skid plate is a great question. I’m going to start with 2” pipe and see if that works then just weld a 1.25” flat stock onto the end to make the hook. I’m not going to add the extra “fins” because I’m not sure they’re really needed. If this works it will be well under $100 for the steel and a few minutes of welding. If the 2” pipe is too big I’ll drop down to 1.75” and go from there. Might make a set for me and 2 for my friends with skid steers.

Thanks! I make these for my own benefit as well. I have had to refer back to a video I made fixing a cylinder once already.

No, I unfortunately work on my own in the woods. My wife keeps pretty close tabs on me and she isn't far away, but even so not adviseable.

Thank you! I appreciate the tip..as you can tell, I am learning. I'll get some O rings.

Yon know that you will loose the grease again, like I said,...it is a lot easer to take the valve all the way out if your trying to re-track the track and the o'ring's is a game changer. Good luck and a well informed video.🙂@@dalewcox

What do you mean?

Underrated comment. Takes all kinds of kinds.

I am sure it is going to happen.

Agreed. I'll upload another version.

No hay de que! I mostly recorded this so I could remind myself what to do next time...and I have used it for that! Me hace feliz can el grabado fue beneficial.

What music do you prefer?

Yeah...today I am a bit short on cash AND time. Back when I did this I was shorter on time. Sometimes I am finding that I need to let people earn a living and focus more on what I am doing to earn mine. I don't earn a living doing this. Having said that, I enjoy the process and like to learn.

Or at least spray with break cleaner and let dry good will help also

Agreed on all fronts. There are certainly more ways to do these things and being a novice teaching myself, I will be the first to admit of doing things in weird ways. I'm having fun using implements, though, and keep finding new ways to accomplish tasks. Thanks for your comments!

I'm sure that was a sarcasm. I spilled a bunch of oil, unfortunately. Good luck on your repair! Mine is still holding just fine.

Thank you for the tip. I have not had to disassemble anything yet on which I have applied Loctite, so hopefully when I need to I can! The blue is supposed to be released with significant force, whereas the red needs heat and force. I will say that I applied the red to a nut on a piece of equipment that was constantly vibrating loose, and on which I never saw the need to remove. That nut has not moved since!

@@dalewcox just so happened to be on here.. The color of thread lockers aren't always indicative of "Strength". I learned the hard way once before.. After someone else pointed out loctites website and their product chart I realized the general rule of thumb was way off. It's times like these we learn after the fact and hopefully we don't have to back track over a repair but if we do at least we have an idea about how to best go about it.

@@wayne251975 Interesting. Applying Loctite in this video was either the first or second time I ever used the stuff, so not a lot of use history for me. Thanks again for the tips. Literally the day before I saw your used the blue stuff again on some notes I know I will have to take off perhaps 3 years from now. Hopefully no harder lessons for me down the road.

This is the only skid steer I have owned, I bought it used from a rental place, so it was fairly severely used, and I have had my fair share of repairs, mostly from it having been deep in mud at some point and associated corrosion from not having been cleaned out. Bottom line is I have in total about $35,000 into it at this point, and it shouldn't need anything but regular maintenance for some time to come, at least that is my hope. I am told if I wanted to sell it I should be able to get more than what I have into it. I love the machine, it can do a lot.

We were using a friends smaller tow behind gas powered wood splitter. I don't know the brand or model number.

Yep. Allergies were kicking my tail at that time. I hope the video was helpful. I mainly made it so I could remember what I did in case I have to do it again.

Piston ring compressor works great, using hose clamp will damage outer oring!!