Sadly we do live in a disposable world, nothing is made to last. Good to see a maintenance video, we get to see the parts that wear out. I always learn something watching these. Keep smilin
Have you ever considered drilling or cutting a hole thru the each fork on the forklift out toward the end of the fork that would allow you to put a bolt in the hole to act as a hook which will allow to get into the track sprocket holes to pull when you lift. The bolt would need two nuts of course, one for top of fork, one for the bottom to be able to tighten it to the fork. You will find it very handy for other applications also, such as keeping chains or belts from slipping off accidentally. We kept several different length bolts on the fork trucks Just a thought young man, we use to do it at our shop and the guys used the bolt to move trailers around the yard occasionally for spotting, saved having to get a truck to move them.
That's impressive! That's a lot of hours and virtually problem free except the hydraulic pump coupler. You should have some kind of big celebration when she hits 10k hours.
Flat spots on the idler probably from the idler locking up and not spinning it's crazy how long all of your bottom rollers and rear rollers lasted very impressed that your machines at 9000hrs +
Had no idea clay would wear tracks out faster- I know coral rock does. Shrinkflation is the trend in everything. I have been having hydraulic quick couplers fail in 5-6 years when they used to last 15. You cannot even get replacement seal kits anymore. That's why I like my 1980's-1990's Bobcats. They seem to last longer and are tougher than the new stuff. Surprised you didn't have your dad around or any other help- looks like every time I have to work on something. One man show here always.
It was that real rocky clay from the track job that tore them up so bad. Yeah it’s ridiculous how quick stuff wears out now. It’s aggravating. You are definitely right the older stuff is built so much better. Appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc Also I agree the track noises can be great to listen to. It reminds me of when I worked on a fence crew over 20 years ago. They had a Bobcat 853 with over tire steel tracks. None of the guys wanted to run that thing but I had fun .
Another good video. Nice job staying positive! It’s hard with all those annoying things you talked about but makes you look better in the end! You’re doing a good job!
Thank you! I agree I don’t see the point in being negative or mad. It’s aggravating but you just have deal with it and move on. Appreciate you watching
I am shocked at the number of hours on the machine, really speaks well of takeuchi . I just made the deal to trade my 95-2 for a new TL12V2 . Only 90 days until delivery !!!
Still prefer the older machines to brand new ones. I agree with you on everything being disposable now. Now when you replace old parts that had grease fittings and replaceable bearings, new ones don't have them.
Brandon… sometimes rolling around in the dirt is worth it! I can’t wait to hear the difference the replacements sound. (Maybe you can do a before and after comparison of sound clips?) The right hand track removed a lot easier. Those few extra feet of maneuvering room made a difference. I keep two different grease guns. One with the lock n lube long nose tip for tight places. The other has a conventional tip. Most of the zerks work fine with the lock n lube… but there are a few that don’t. It’s easy for me to do… my grease guns are manual! Those lock n lube tips are a bit finicky… they don’t like dirt. Their clamp and seals get hung up. The wear on that roller was impressive. You’ve been running on steel for years! It was more like a train than a tank!!! Hopefully you don’t get rained out today. If you do, give me a holler and, I can come by to visit. If not, we can get together next week. I’m glad you got this behind you… can’t wait to hear the Koochie sing!
That’s probably what it is on the lock n lube I need to give it another shot. I liked it for the most part but some of zerts it just wouldn’t work on. The coochie rides way better now I can’t believe the difference. Appreciate you watching
I was talking to someone who is in the know at Timken making bearings for John Deere Ag. It was stated that the bearings were made to last the duration of the warranty period, then fail once the warranty is up.
Hi Brandon She's a keeper! Probably don't have all the bells and whistles but don't have those environment gadgets that are a pain in..... Now with new shoes is ready for many hours ahead. As always all the best!
Very informative video. Now I feel like I change the tracks and sprockets on my 140. I commented to a new TB260 with Hydrolic Coupler and few buckets. Should be here in September. Thanks fir all the videos!!
Outstanding job changing out tracks & under idlers as well as sprocks are a real pain I had to changing out track rolls & idlers on 3 of our of our D11 fortunely have a full shop & over head to handle jobs like Dat
Hey there Brandon! You may have had some challenges getting the tracks off this time, but not really,,,,. You did it yourself!!! I’m impressed! The actual replacement of the sprockets and rollers was really quite simple also. It helps when you have the right tools of course, but that was nowhere near as challenging as I expected also. There’s some decent engineering going on there! I think you get such longevity out f most of your parts because you aren’t running your equipment flat out, balls to the wall, gotta get it done right now, kind of work ethics. You take a little more time to get things right and are nit running at 100% all the time. It’s great to watch. I have mentioned this before, and here’s the proof! I did have to laugh though at those rear rollers,,,,,,, you got every last bit of their use and then some!!! Hahaha. They were as worn as I could ever have imagined but not catastrophically failed!!! Heh heh. Lucky guy! Well, looking forward to what’s next! You may be interesting to watch for the first bit,,,,, kinda like trying to skate on newly sharpened skates!! A little edgy,,,,,, haha. Things are going pretty great here now that I settled things. Starting to relax a bit. The weekend show & shines are starting up! I am setting up a new display for the 67 Chevelle.
Thank you! It goes pretty smooth by myself I’ve done with help before and it seems to be more work. You are right I don’t run my stuff as hard as other people and probably not as fast but the time I lose on the job saves me money in my wallet on repairs and I’m fine with that. It’s not a race 😁 Good deal glad to hear things are going good. Oh man I bet that display is sweet! Take care
Brandon in polite company talking money is considered cringeworthy, however, can you give us a rough price for the refurbishment? Cheers mate awesome video for a rainy day. Take Care.
Great job! Is that bar design track a OEM Tak track? I know they use that design for snow removal a lot. Great tip/trick on collapsing the front ideler😉. Now go make some money!👍🏻
Thank you! Yes they are the oem on the 250’s anyways. The 8’s 10’s and 12’s went to a pad style track that in my opinion rides rougher and has less traction.
For whatever reason my TL8 makes a heck of a racket up front, sounds like it’s coming from the front idlers. I wouldn’t imagine they’d be worn out at 300hrs
@Elite Earthworks LLC I thought so too! He said that on one of my videos and I about lost it! He is full of sayings. He had a couple more on there too...
I thought of the other one. In the video, Lucas was whacking away at an axle hub and stopped. Then he said "I hammer like lightning, never hitting twice in the same place."
Snatching that idler out and just letting it fall, tells me "there goes a man who's smashed a finger or two while working on stuff." But will it still make the cool noise on the high speed video?
Thank you! Yes I broke some of the cables pushing all that clay out at the track job. Hopefully I won’t have to do that again and these tracks will last a bit longer lol
@@eliteearthworksllc what I have as saying is if the Barrings are still good in the old parts pop them out and save them and when the Barrings go bad in the new parts replace them and save on the expense of the whole part
If you don't mind me asking where did u get ur new tracks and parts. I have the same machine same year. I'm gonna have to do the same maintenance this summer. And what was the approx cost. Thanks
RoadBuilders in Springfield Missouri. I think for everything I put on in the video was around $7k the tracks and sprockets were $4900 the rear rollers were $350 a piece and the front idlers $365 a piece. That’s all Tak stuff too
Yeah it’s been a great machine. I bought it in 2012 with 900 hours I put the rest on there. No major issues with the engine or pump. I did just have to replace the coupler between the engine and pump because it stripped out but that’s about all
Dr. Grease Popper..... Looks like you got your money's worth out of those rear rollers, if not the fronts 💩 Now just try to keep those new shoes clean......🤣
We’ve become a throwaway society because it’s cheaper to buy a new one then it is to have it repaired
Yep it’s sad
Another person could have helped a small bit but you persisted and survived. Enjoyed the video, thanks.
That's the smoothest I've ever seen anyone do it
Thank you! It went pretty well
Sadly we do live in a disposable world, nothing is made to last. Good to see a maintenance video, we get to see the parts that wear out. I always learn something watching these. Keep smilin
Yes we do. Crazy how it’s changed. Thank you! Maintenance is a big part of owning equipment. Appreciate you watching and commenting
Wow! 9000 hrs I'm impressed. That little booger has made ole' dad some moolah!!! Nice looking shoes on the horse...
Yes it’s been a fantastic machine! No complaints
I caught that lift truck tipping sideways. LOL. Good video.
🤣🤣 yes it got a little tippy 😁
Have you ever considered drilling or cutting a hole thru the each fork on the forklift out toward the end of the fork that would allow you to put a bolt in the hole to act as a hook which will allow to get into the track sprocket holes to pull when you lift. The bolt would need two nuts of course, one for top of fork, one for the bottom to be able to tighten it to the fork. You will find it very handy for other applications also, such as keeping chains or belts from slipping off accidentally. We kept several different length bolts on the fork trucks Just a thought young man, we use to do it at our shop and the guys used the bolt to move trailers around the yard occasionally for spotting, saved having to get a truck to move them.
That’s a good idea. Might need to look into that. It’s sounds really handy. Appreciate you watching and for the idea
Great job done. Prefect time to do maintenance is when your rained out. Keep up the great videos
Thank you! I agree keep it nice when it’s dry 👍🏻
That's impressive! That's a lot of hours and virtually problem free except the hydraulic pump coupler. You should have some kind of big celebration when she hits 10k hours.
I plan too 😁 yes I’m very happy it. It’s been a fantastic machine!
😊😊I thought sure why watching this . Ms Elite was going to appear and change the other side for you .
Lol she should have maybe next time 😁
Flat spots on the idler probably from the idler locking up and not spinning it's crazy how long all of your bottom rollers and rear rollers lasted very impressed that your machines at 9000hrs +
Ahhh that makes sense. Yes this has been a great machine. No complaints
Alway love maintenance day.
Oh yes a necessary evil sometimes 🤣
Good job buddy! It's always nice to get some new shoes!!
Thank you! Yes it is rides so much better
Howdy Elites! 🤠
Howdy
Had no idea clay would wear tracks out faster- I know coral rock does. Shrinkflation is the trend in everything. I have been having hydraulic quick couplers fail in 5-6 years when they used to last 15. You cannot even get replacement seal kits anymore. That's why I like my 1980's-1990's Bobcats. They seem to last longer and are tougher than the new stuff. Surprised you didn't have your dad around or any other help- looks like every time I have to work on something. One man show here always.
It was that real rocky clay from the track job that tore them up so bad. Yeah it’s ridiculous how quick stuff wears out now. It’s aggravating. You are definitely right the older stuff is built so much better. Appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc Also I agree the track noises can be great to listen to. It reminds me of when I worked on a fence crew over 20 years ago. They had a Bobcat 853 with over tire steel tracks. None of the guys wanted to run that thing but I had fun .
Good to see you work hard,haha stay safe.you could had Mrs Elite help.
Thanks man! I tried to get here to help lol
Another good video. Nice job staying positive! It’s hard with all those annoying things you talked about but makes you look better in the end! You’re doing a good job!
Thank you! I agree I don’t see the point in being negative or mad. It’s aggravating but you just have deal with it and move on. Appreciate you watching
I am shocked at the number of hours on the machine, really speaks well of takeuchi . I just made the deal to trade my 95-2 for a new TL12V2 . Only 90 days until delivery !!!
Yes they are well built machines. Congrats! You will love that! Sucks the wait is so long but it will be worth it. Appreciate you watching
Awesome job Brandon
Thank you!
Hello there bud. Hope your doing great.👍✌️
Hey man! Doing good hope all is well with you
Still prefer the older machines to brand new ones. I agree with you on everything being disposable now. Now when you replace old parts that had grease fittings and replaceable bearings, new ones don't have them.
Yep it’s so aggravating but they can make more money that way. Can’t beat the older stuff. Appreciate you watching
Great job just getting it done. 👊🏻
Thank you! 👊🏼
I love your torque wrench, Brandon. 🤔😂
😁 it torques to whatever specs you need
Northern tool makes A good hot water system I believe some will go to 4000 PSI as well
Awesome! I will check there. Thanks
@@eliteearthworksllc Anytime my friend!
Brandon… sometimes rolling around in the dirt is worth it! I can’t wait to hear the difference the replacements sound. (Maybe you can do a before and after comparison of sound clips?)
The right hand track removed a lot easier. Those few extra feet of maneuvering room made a difference.
I keep two different grease guns. One with the lock n lube long nose tip for tight places. The other has a conventional tip. Most of the zerks work fine with the lock n lube… but there are a few that don’t. It’s easy for me to do… my grease guns are manual!
Those lock n lube tips are a bit finicky… they don’t like dirt. Their clamp and seals get hung up.
The wear on that roller was impressive. You’ve been running on steel for years! It was more like a train than a tank!!!
Hopefully you don’t get rained out today. If you do, give me a holler and, I can come by to visit. If not, we can get together next week.
I’m glad you got this behind you… can’t wait to hear the Koochie sing!
That’s probably what it is on the lock n lube I need to give it another shot. I liked it for the most part but some of zerts it just wouldn’t work on. The coochie rides way better now I can’t believe the difference. Appreciate you watching
That's a lot of heavy hard work you did.🚜
Yes the rollers aren’t too bad but those tracks are heavy
Great job buddy and great video as always buddy 😎👊🏻👍🏻
Thanks man!
@@eliteearthworksllc you are welcome buddy 😊
I was talking to someone who is in the know at Timken making bearings for John Deere Ag. It was stated that the bearings were made to last the duration of the warranty period, then fail once the warranty is up.
That’s crazy and I guess not surprising. It’s so aggravating stuff use to last now if you get a year or two people think it’s good
Hi Brandon
She's a keeper!
Probably don't have all the bells and whistles but don't have those environment gadgets that are a pain in.....
Now with new shoes is ready for many hours ahead.
As always all the best!
Thank you! That’s right it’s tier 3 so no emissions hopefully it runs forever 😁 Appreciate you watching
Very informative video. Now I feel like I change the tracks and sprockets on my 140. I commented to a new TB260 with Hydrolic Coupler and few buckets. Should be here in September. Thanks fir all the videos!!
Thank you! Awesome! Congrats you will love it! It sucks they take forever to get but it will be worth the wait.
Very informative video. Thanks.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
Just curious as to why you didn't do all of the bottom rollers also.
They didn’t need it yet they are all in great shape
It's going to ride a lot smoother. 👍
Yes it’s so much better now
Are you in a climate that freezes? I'd bet the flat spots are from frozen mud around the rollers, preventing them from turning.
Sometimes it can but not often. That makes sense I hadn’t thought about that
Outstanding job changing out tracks & under idlers as well as sprocks are a real pain I had to changing out track rolls & idlers on 3 of our of our D11 fortunely have a full shop & over head to handle jobs like Dat
Wow that would be a job! Thanks man
Oui Thomas ok 😁
Hey there Brandon!
You may have had some challenges getting the tracks off this time, but not really,,,,. You did it yourself!!! I’m impressed!
The actual replacement of the sprockets and rollers was really quite simple also. It helps when you have the right tools of course, but that was nowhere near as challenging as I expected also. There’s some decent engineering going on there!
I think you get such longevity out f most of your parts because you aren’t running your equipment flat out, balls to the wall, gotta get it done right now, kind of work ethics. You take a little more time to get things right and are nit running at 100% all the time. It’s great to watch. I have mentioned this before, and here’s the proof! I did have to laugh though at those rear rollers,,,,,,, you got every last bit of their use and then some!!! Hahaha. They were as worn as I could ever have imagined but not catastrophically failed!!! Heh heh. Lucky guy!
Well, looking forward to what’s next! You may be interesting to watch for the first bit,,,,, kinda like trying to skate on newly sharpened skates!! A little edgy,,,,,, haha.
Things are going pretty great here now that I settled things. Starting to relax a bit. The weekend show & shines are starting up! I am setting up a new display for the 67 Chevelle.
Thank you! It goes pretty smooth by myself I’ve done with help before and it seems to be more work. You are right I don’t run my stuff as hard as other people and probably not as fast but the time I lose on the job saves me money in my wallet on repairs and I’m fine with that. It’s not a race 😁 Good deal glad to hear things are going good. Oh man I bet that display is sweet! Take care
Brandon in polite company talking money is considered cringeworthy, however, can you give us a rough price for the refurbishment? Cheers mate awesome video for a rainy day. Take Care.
It was right at $7k for the tracks and all the parts. Kind of pricey but got to have it. Appreciate you watching
Great job! Is that bar design track a OEM Tak track? I know they use that design for snow removal a lot. Great tip/trick on collapsing the front ideler😉. Now go make some money!👍🏻
Thank you! Yes they are the oem on the 250’s anyways. The 8’s 10’s and 12’s went to a pad style track that in my opinion rides rougher and has less traction.
For whatever reason my TL8 makes a heck of a racket up front, sounds like it’s coming from the front idlers. I wouldn’t imagine they’d be worn out at 300hrs
Yeah they should be fine. The track adjusters can sometimes make noise. With all that steel in there they can be noisy
Definitely easier when it warm out.
Yes it is my rubber gets all stiff when it’s cold 🤣
@@eliteearthworksllc 😂😂
Those torque specs are what my mechanic says is German specs, "gooduntight".
🤣🤣 I’m going to have to steal that. That’s hilarious
@Elite Earthworks LLC I thought so too! He said that on one of my videos and I about lost it! He is full of sayings. He had a couple more on there too...
I thought of the other one.
In the video, Lucas was whacking away at an axle hub and stopped. Then he said "I hammer like lightning, never hitting twice in the same place."
Snatching that idler out and just letting it fall, tells me "there goes a man who's smashed a finger or two while working on stuff." But will it still make the cool noise on the high speed video?
Lol yes several times now I just drop it. I’m learning 🤣 oh yes it will still sound cool
Great video Brandon, I always enjoy watching this kind of thing. Didn't you already replace the right side track last summer?
Thank you! Yes I broke some of the cables pushing all that clay out at the track job. Hopefully I won’t have to do that again and these tracks will last a bit longer lol
A good brand of hoot water power water is easy kleen.
Awesome thank you!
I get my rollers from Track hutt way cheaper than they were at my kubota dealer
They may be all this stuff came from dealer. I’m not big on aftermarket undercarriage parts. It was $7k for all this stuff.
Did you save the other rollers ? And can you press the old barrings out and swap them ? Something to consider in the future
Yeah I have all the parts still. You could you sound just have to match the bearings because I don’t think Tak just sells the bearings
@@eliteearthworksllc what I have as saying is if the Barrings are still good in the old parts pop them out and save them and when the Barrings go bad in the new parts replace them and save on the expense of the whole part
Have you ever had to change your joystick seals on your 250?
I have not had to do that yet. That sounds like a job
I'm curious how long before you have to change out the middle idler rollers on a skid steer?
I’m not sure they think they would be done anytime but we will see
Didn’t you just put tracks on that when you did the train track?
Yes but the rocky clay tore them up so bad they weren’t going to last much longer. Appreciate you watching
If you don't mind me asking where did u get ur new tracks and parts. I have the same machine same year. I'm gonna have to do the same maintenance this summer. And what was the approx cost. Thanks
RoadBuilders in Springfield Missouri. I think for everything I put on in the video was around $7k the tracks and sprockets were $4900 the rear rollers were $350 a piece and the front idlers $365 a piece. That’s all Tak stuff too
@@eliteearthworksllc thanks so much gonna give ‘em a call
It's pretty ridiculous for sure. Rant all you want get it off your chest. Great video Take care.
Lol it’s very ridiculous but that’s life now. Thank you I appreciate you watching
Where did you find the track and sprocket combo?
MidWest Equipment in Springfield Missouri
Thank you sir that’s 4 hours from home.
Torque Specs?
Never heard of her 🤣 I’d say a lot
9000 hours is very impressive. Are you the original owner? Ever had to work on pumps, drive motors, or engine?
Yeah it’s been a great machine. I bought it in 2012 with 900 hours I put the rest on there. No major issues with the engine or pump. I did just have to replace the coupler between the engine and pump because it stripped out but that’s about all
@@eliteearthworksllc awesome. I only have around 1000 hours on my tl140 that I bought new. I got a long ways to go to catch you! 😬
👍👍👍👍
Thanks
@@eliteearthworksllc 🙂🙂🙂
9000 hrs . On the same motor
Yes it just rolled over 10,000 hours last week
So now are u going to do overhaul on the motor since you have 10000 hrs
@@thaduess no it’s still running strong I’m going to see how many hours I can put on it
Buying a use takeuchi.....was that best purchased Buying use or would u take a chance Buying new
@@thaduess that’s what I could afford at the time. I bought it in 2012. I plan to buy a new TL12R2 this year some time
Dr. Grease Popper..... Looks like you got your money's worth out of those rear rollers, if not the fronts 💩
Now just try to keep those new shoes clean......🤣
Lol I would say I did. I’ll try but I can’t make any promises
First Comment…almost late again
Nice!
A good operator can do it from the seat! Just sayin! Lol
🤣🤣 maybe someday I’ll be there