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Your videos are still helping people in Feb 2022... thank you so much - I just found your channel and I am learning so much from you. I have a Deere 60G Excavator now and will soon be upgrading to a new Deere 135G. Most TH-camrs just show how to operate their machines... but, you provide so much more by explaining repair and ways to save a lot of money by being self-sufficient... thank you, thank you, thank you! Jim
@@TekamoHD dug out 40 inch wide by 48 inch deep trench for a 26x30 garage frost walls up here in alberta Canada. Small machine I thought when I received it, but got it done in 9 hours. Slow and steady for me as I've never run anything besides a bobcat before. Thanks again
Now i know that a grease gun is all I need to take up my track tension!!! Thanks, very informative and if i ever need to replace the tracks, i know how to do that too!
U R THE MAN! I really appreciate the video as i have needed to know how to perform that task.I just bought my first mini excavator 1999 Hitachi zx27u , on 1-1-2021 and I had to rebuild the pivot joint ☹ getting it out/in no fun. Next is replacing bushings for boom / bucket / links. Soon i will know almost everything about how to fix my mini excavator , fun project. Im slowly tryin to transition from mowin lawns to excavator work .
We're happy to hear the video helped. That sounds like a fun project. Operating is a great career and if you know maintenance and repair, you'll find a lot of great opportunities. Best of luck with your transition and let us know if there's any videos we can make that'll help you out.
Once again, great video and very well explained. Thank you. Tomorrow it's my turn! Quick question: Where does the grease go when the fitting is loosened and is there any way to catch that grease? The reason I ask is because I just did a complete refinishing and rehab on my 35G and I am now far more mindful of avoiding any greasy messes on my baby :) It sure is pretty! Thanks again.
If you guys keep up the good work on TH-cam i'm sure you'll be a A+ class channel in the algorithme. Im in the transition state between city civilian and hardcore farmer mechanic and fuck me are your videos ever helpfull. This is it! Keep em coming
Thank you so much really helpful, just quick question if somebody can answer, how much grease does it need I keep putting but is not lifting so I wonder if it need a lot or something is wrong
My education in Brazil is an electromechanical technician, in the first comment I put a mechanic, but in fact I have 15 years of experience as a technician. The fleet I work with is Sandvik, Atlas copco and Cubex. Do I have chances to work in my area out there?
This looks so easy, as is should be. I have a JCB 8030ZTS, and even when we put the idler all the way in, the track was so tight we couldn't get it on. Terrible design if you ask me. 🤔
I have a jcb 8045 and I’m having trouble getting the track on due to the tensioner not going all the way back. I have the grease fitting completely out and I’m wondering is there something else I need to do to release pressure so the wheel will go back all the way? Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
With the one inch clearance at bottom - does that not increase risk of track coming off? I have seen other youtube videos where they adjust it until it slightly goes in sprocket. I will have to find my manual to see what is manufacture recommended!
I think the spec is like half to 3/4inch. His amount should lead to less wear. You could always tighten it for hill working and then let a little grease back out for operating on level ground 👍
Hi Serge, are you removing the ignition switch on a John Deere 35G or a different machine? We have a video on a PC200LC coming up on that topic in Episode 4.
Pretty much every time the fella on the ground gets near that machine within reach of that boom with an operator in the machine with the hydraulics engaged. But especially every time the fella on the ground has contact with that digging bar inserted into the track while it is in motion. @@lolosaulala48
@@lolosaulala48 Primarily when the fella is in contact with the bar while track is in motion. NEVER a good idea to be anywhere near a machine like that with the engine running and an operator in the seat. I began operating equipment in 1978 which has ranged from small trenchers all the way up to D8 Caterpillar dozers and trained on heavy equipment at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri during my A.I.T. training as well. Seriously, l believe the safety issues of this video would never come close to getting a passing grade from OSHA.
Always makes me laugh how many people make out this is such a big job to do, the reality is it’s easier than changing a tyre on a car. Iv got an old worn set that I put on for concrete work and a good set for mud work so I change them a lot and start to finish takes about 8 minutes the pair.
When someone like me (Dark Clown), has never performed this kind of task, it is a mystery. Like anyone, that has ever done anything for the first time.
Thanks everyone for all the support! If you're ever looking for aftermarket tracks/undercarriage parts, please consider heading over to www.FortisHD.com We're partnered and associated with them and your support helps us keep creating videos for the community.
Thank you so much. I just recently bought a 35g. I am not a mechanic at all. I have watched several of your videos on maintenance and care. They are all good. When my track came off and I was on the side of a steep hill. I thought for sure I was shutdown for quite some time. After watching your video I was able to put the track back on by myself with very little problem and get back to work. Your videos cover all the details without wasting time. I also have a youtube channel. If I can help the people in my industry the way you have helped me I have done well
Very good and educational video. The only remark is I would consider putting a stand jack under the house to be sure in case of any hydraulic rupture it will not fall or crush me
Thanks man. Have some other cheaper brand 1.8t excavator, but it just ran off the track and this is the education I was looking for / needed. Now to see if I can put it into practice just on my own....
Thnx!!! I belted off and was stuck in pretty deep mud (!). This video gave me the method to get it on again. With nobody to help me, I pulled a rope attached to the belt lever - out the front window, to drive the track on, and it worked! I also used a hi-lift jack and ropes, to jack the belt into position
@@TekamoHD It went very well. My machine's tracks are a bit heavier (KX-121). Doing it myself was a little more difficult to manuver the track. So I ended up putting the tracks on dollies with a bottle jack in the center to hold up the center sag. Then I was able to roll the track under the machine with little effort. From there, I manipulated it around the sprocket and pully with a bar. I can't offer any feedback on the video itself because it was very clean, to the point, good light, sound etc. Thanks again
@@philburke1902 That's great to hear. Love the solution you came up with. We're super happy you liked our video. If there's any other video that we can make to help you with your Kubota, let us know and we'll do our best.
Usually one pops the track off when in the worst possible place to have to work. All good tips from you. At least the new track is siped for better ice traction.
Thanks Ray. Please consider checking out a new series we just started publishing called "Service Call". We'd love to get your feedback on it. Stay safe out there.
When i see your videos i would like to work with new machines like you makes the job much easier, but i'm dealing with very old ones and still love this job.
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This is the perfect instructional video in every conceivable way. Many thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, this is exactly what I needed, I would have never been able to figure it out myself. Changed in 30 minutes.
You're welcome! If you ever need more tracks check out these guys: www.fortishd.com/
Thanks. Excellent video. Straight forward easy to follow.
Thanks for the kind words Richard. Have a good one.
Your videos are still helping people in Feb 2022... thank you so much - I just found your channel and I am learning so much from you. I have a Deere 60G Excavator now and will soon be upgrading to a new Deere 135G. Most TH-camrs just show how to operate their machines... but, you provide so much more by explaining repair and ways to save a lot of money by being self-sufficient... thank you, thank you, thank you! Jim
Thank you Keith, had a track on a rental come off. Rental shop was closed and had about an hours work left. If not for your video I was doomed.
No problem! What were you working on with the mini?
@@TekamoHD dug out 40 inch wide by 48 inch deep trench for a 26x30 garage frost walls up here in alberta Canada. Small machine I thought when I received it, but got it done in 9 hours. Slow and steady for me as I've never run anything besides a bobcat before. Thanks again
Had a track come off today and your video was excellent so thank you for the advice and guidance
We are glad that it helped! If you have any questions or video suggestions let us know.
Now i know that a grease gun is all I need to take up my track tension!!! Thanks, very informative and if i ever need to replace the tracks, i know how to do that too!
Best instructional video for the track replacement! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! We have many more instructional videos coming out soon, stay subscribed and hit that bell icon to get notified when they release.
Thank you so much, I bought a mini tractor but I wasnt able to find a good tutorial and detailed tutorial like yours.
No worries. Glad it helped. What machine did you end up buying?
@@TekamoHD I got the CAT 301
U R THE MAN! I really appreciate the video as i have needed to know how to perform that task.I just bought my first mini excavator 1999 Hitachi zx27u , on 1-1-2021 and I had to rebuild the pivot joint ☹ getting it out/in no fun. Next is replacing bushings for boom / bucket / links. Soon i will know almost everything about how to fix my mini excavator , fun project. Im slowly tryin to transition
from mowin lawns to excavator work .
We're happy to hear the video helped. That sounds like a fun project.
Operating is a great career and if you know maintenance and repair, you'll find a lot of great opportunities. Best of luck with your transition and let us know if there's any videos we can make that'll help you out.
Great video man! I feel totally confident to change these out on my machine. Thanks a million!
No worries! Let us know how it goes!!
Once again, great video and very well explained. Thank you. Tomorrow it's my turn! Quick question: Where does the grease go when the fitting is loosened and is there any way to catch that grease? The reason I ask is because I just did a complete refinishing and rehab on my 35G and I am now far more mindful of avoiding any greasy messes on my baby :) It sure is pretty! Thanks again.
You seem like a natural teacher. Thanks for the great tutorial!
If you guys keep up the good work on TH-cam i'm sure you'll be a A+ class channel in the algorithme. Im in the transition state between city civilian and hardcore farmer mechanic and fuck me are your videos ever helpfull. This is it! Keep em coming
Thanks Mike, we appreciate that. We made the videos to help people and promote the trades so we're glad to hear we're doing a good job.
Very good explanation of how to change tracks 👍🏼👍🏼
Just saved my bacon with this video, My rental popped a track and I was able to reseat it after watching. Thanks guys
Thank you for your video, it really helped me put on a track for the first time,
Glad it helped, Mike! If there's any other videos that would help you out let us know. What machine did you put a track on?
Keith on old machine would you recommend changing the drive sprockets at the same time thanks
Very well done...thanks.
No problem, glad you liked the video. Let us know what you'd like to see next.
you make fabulous how to videos man. well done and thanks
Thanks so much for the kind words. More to come! Is there anything you want to see specifically?
Ah so that's how you release the wheel! Thank you very much, only watched the first 2 minutes and was able to retrack my machine.
Thank you
I have done it on 8 tone Hitachi easy enough thanks for istructions
You’re welcome, we’re glad it was helpful 👌
Thanks for the information
You're welcome!
Thank you so much really helpful, just quick question if somebody can answer, how much grease does it need I keep putting but is not lifting so I wonder if it need a lot or something is wrong
Excellent video very concise and extremely helpful
Hi Jon, we're glad you liked the video. Let us know if there are any other videos we can make that'll help you out.
Good vid. Cheers.
That bar in the states is know as a "Railroad bar". FYI
Thanks man well-informed piece of cake
No problem, Matt. Let us know if there's any other videos we can create to help.
Love it !!
Pretty awesome
My education in Brazil is an electromechanical technician, in the first comment I put a mechanic, but in fact I have 15 years of experience as a technician. The fleet I work with is Sandvik, Atlas copco and Cubex. Do I have chances to work in my area out there?
Very helpfull thanks
Glad it helped, we have many more videos coming out soon! Let us know if you have a particular machine you would like us to make videos on.
Good job
Thanks great video
Very well done.
Glad you liked it! Let us know what you think of our other videos. If there's any we can create to help, let us know.
This looks so easy, as is should be. I have a JCB 8030ZTS, and even when we put the idler all the way in, the track was so tight we couldn't get it on. Terrible design if you ask me. 🤔
Same here on my 8035.was really hard.ihad to use my other excavator to help
I have a jcb 8045 and I’m having trouble getting the track on due to the tensioner not going all the way back. I have the grease fitting completely out and I’m wondering is there something else I need to do to release pressure so the wheel will go back all the way? Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
Nice vid. What type of grease is recomended?
Why so much play? My tracks keep coming off so my question is if I make it tighter what is the down side?
More wear on your undercarriage and tracks. Check to see what your manual spec is
Would this be the same on a 50g they look quite similar just bigger size with rubber covered metal tracks
no
Could you do a video of replacing centre bearing on mini excavator please
Hey Jason, the next time we have a client that needs it replaced we'll be sure to make a video for you. Is there a specific machine you need help on?
@@TekamoHD yep a komatsu pc18mr3👍
@@jasoncashmore6675 Good to know, we'll see if we can make that happen :) let us know if there's anything else that would help.
@@TekamoHD I’d like to see it on a 35D
With the one inch clearance at bottom - does that not increase risk of track coming off? I have seen other youtube videos where they adjust it until it slightly goes in sprocket. I will have to find my manual to see what is manufacture recommended!
I think the spec is like half to 3/4inch. His amount should lead to less wear. You could always tighten it for hill working and then let a little grease back out for operating on level ground 👍
I had to have a 19 mm socket wrench would not fit in the hole
How Did you know it needed to be changed?
I see you like to shake hands with danger
How to removed the ignition switch
Hi Serge, are you removing the ignition switch on a John Deere 35G or a different machine? We have a video on a PC200LC coming up on that topic in Episode 4.
How much is that sir?
Hi Lucas. If you're asking about how much a track is, we've partnered with FortisHD.com and they have great pricing. Let them know we sent you.
They all have a blade unless you remove it
Probably just like changing a track on every other mini excavator on the market.
Several safety issues my friend that made me cringe a bit.
When?
Pretty much every time the fella on the ground gets near that machine within reach of that boom with an operator in the machine with the hydraulics engaged. But especially every time the fella on the ground has contact with that digging bar inserted into the track while it is in motion. @@lolosaulala48
@@lolosaulala48 Primarily when the fella is in contact with the bar while track is in motion. NEVER a good idea to be anywhere near a machine like that with the engine running and an operator in the seat. I began operating equipment in 1978 which has ranged from small trenchers all the way up to D8 Caterpillar dozers and trained on heavy equipment at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri during my A.I.T. training as well. Seriously, l believe the safety issues of this video would never come close to getting a passing grade from OSHA.
@@LeroyMcquaySafety 1st 👍
Always makes me laugh how many people make out this is such a big job to do, the reality is it’s easier than changing a tyre on a car. Iv got an old worn set that I put on for concrete work and a good set for mud work so I change them a lot and start to finish takes about 8 minutes the pair.
Nice! What machine are you using?
When someone like me (Dark Clown), has never performed this kind of task, it is a mystery. Like anyone, that has ever done anything for the first time.
Thanks everyone for all the support! If you're ever looking for aftermarket tracks/undercarriage parts, please consider heading over to www.FortisHD.com
We're partnered and associated with them and your support helps us keep creating videos for the community.
Thank you so much. I just recently bought a 35g. I am not a mechanic at all. I have watched several of your videos on maintenance and care. They are all good. When my track came off and I was on the side of a steep hill. I thought for sure I was shutdown for quite some time. After watching your video I was able to put the track back on by myself with very little problem and get back to work. Your videos cover all the details without wasting time. I also have a youtube channel. If I can help the people in my industry the way you have helped me I have done well
Hey! Super glad we were able to help. Let us know if there's any additional videos we can make on the 35G that would help you out.
Very good and educational video. The only remark is I would consider putting a stand jack under the house to be sure in case of any hydraulic rupture it will not fall or crush me
But thanks for the video
When re-installing the track back on the machine the
Poor bugga had No help from the udder guy 🤣
Awesome mate. Very clear how to do it . Following u from New Zealand 👍
Thanks John! Is there any other video you'd like us to make?
Great video what you doing next weekend? I could use a hands on demonstration. :)
Thanks man. Have some other cheaper brand 1.8t excavator, but it just ran off the track and this is the education I was looking for / needed. Now to see if I can put it into practice just on my own....
It worked!
Thnx!!! I belted off and was stuck in pretty deep mud (!). This video gave me the method to get it on again. With nobody to help me, I pulled a rope attached to the belt lever - out the front window, to drive the track on, and it worked! I also used a hi-lift jack and ropes, to jack the belt into position
Awesome video. Thanks
Perfect video - thank you - now I'll go put my new tracks on.
Hi Phil, how did it go? Any feedback on how we can improve our videos and help our viewers is greatly appreciated.
@@TekamoHD It went very well. My machine's tracks are a bit heavier (KX-121). Doing it myself was a little more difficult to manuver the track. So I ended up putting the tracks on dollies with a bottle jack in the center to hold up the center sag. Then I was able to roll the track under the machine with little effort. From there, I manipulated it around the sprocket and pully with a bar.
I can't offer any feedback on the video itself because it was very clean, to the point, good light, sound etc. Thanks again
@@philburke1902 That's great to hear. Love the solution you came up with.
We're super happy you liked our video. If there's any other video that we can make to help you with your Kubota, let us know and we'll do our best.
Thank you Keith
Thankfully for chairing,From Thailand.
You're welcome!
Usually one pops the track off when in the worst possible place to have to work. All good tips from you. At least the new track is siped for better ice traction.
Great video,. thanks for posting!!
You're welcome! Let us know if there's any other video you'd like us to create. We have tons more coming very soon.
Great video so clear really helped me alot
Glad it helped. Let us know if there's any other video we can create to help.
Very helpful thanks
No problem! Let us know if there's any other video you'd like to see from us.
Respekt for you and for your job
Thank you. Please consider checking out our new series called "Service Call". Stay safe out there.
What a fantastic video, cheers 👍
Thanks Ray. Please consider checking out a new series we just started publishing called "Service Call". We'd love to get your feedback on it. Stay safe out there.
When i see your videos i would like to work with new machines like you makes the job much easier, but i'm dealing with very old ones and still love this job.
Can't you just call AAA to change it for you? 😁
What a great video
Thanks boss
Where do you get that pry bar
This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Very well done!
Thanks Jonathan. We hope it helped.