How To: Proper Mini Excavator Track Tension
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- Here is a quick video of me checking the track tension on my Caterpillar 305.5e2 mini excavator. Like what you see? Check out The Dirt Ninja on Facebook here: / thedirtninja Be sure to hit the subscribe button to see new videos every week!
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Thanks so much for your videos. I'm a complete novice when it comes to tracked machines and was wondering how someone adjusts the tension. Thought it was going to be a bit more involved than it is. Really enjoyed learning how simple it is! Cheers! :)
Kubota KX 121-3 manual says to position the track seam on top and halfway between the idler and sprocket when adjusting the track tension.
Could you do a video on you loading or unloading the mini excavator please?
You only grease when adjusting the tension ? Or is like when greasing the other points every 10 hrs of use ?
Tension
can you do a shop and equipment walk around?
That’s not correct. You don’t measure from the lower section of the rollar. You measure from the higher section directly above the tang of the track. Maybe that’s what you meant but that’s not what you pointed to. The maintenance manual says the distance should 13 mm. Your tracks are waaaay too loose.
all u need to know about the dewalt grease gun, buy one u won't regret it, I bought one 2years ago and it still works over 10k psi lot of muscle
Im late to the party on this video but what grease are you using?
Thank you, finally somebody that knows what the hell they're doing!
When I’m in loose dirt or sand is it normal for the tracks to feel weaker when turning the entire machine with the tracks?
Good video , very well explained;;;;;;; made it easy for anyone to understand
+dustin pitts Thanks!
another great video mate..question have you ever cracked the front windscreen on a cat i did it closing up the other day..apparently its not that rare..spewing tho i have to replace it :/
+Brett Myers No I have never done that.
Wow looks super easy! Does it work the same for bigger excavators?
+J&R Contracting Yes
+Dirt Ninja Thanks!
What kind of grease gun did you use
Aye LOL, That's what I wanna know. I think it may have been Milwaukee!
How do you correctly grease the arm, after 2 weeks my machine is covered in grease, so I guess I'm using to much?? Great video!
+Paul Grindley Yes you could be using too much or you might be working and brushing the arm through some tree branches. The grease get on the branches and then when you swing through again it get spread over the machine.
I've also read too tight can where your idler bearing.
When you had your e50 did you find that the tension bled-off quickly?
+ootsam Yes
wish we cud know more about that Dewalt grease gun
I’ve look used one for years now, keep it clean & don’t overload it ( if a zert or gallery is plugged) don’t force it. Use the proper tool
Or pull the pin & open the port.
Hey I just got a Sitech video in the mail and I watched it and I saw u in it and I thought that was pretty cool. P. S. Love the video.
+Brian Plays Yea they came out and shot some footage of me for that video. Thanks for watching!
If you over tighten the track by accident, how do you loosen it? I had squeaky tracks and didn’t realise that the grease zerk was for a piston. Thought it lubricated. Also what causes squeaky tracks? It’s a Takeuchi TB16 with a bit over 50 hours.
edit: I don’t know if I did over-tighten it and will check tomorrow but I did give it a few squirts of grease on each side. I am due to check the track tension after 50 hours per manual.
Loosen the grease valve to release the tension
@@dudester3263 yeah I worked it out. Chrs for the response though can help someone else
This was very helpful. Thanks for the great tip. I have Bobcat E55.
That's a pretty cool mechanism, with the grease piston for tension. I've never seen anything like that
+Kyle Cherry Yea, neither had the dope that I bought my used machine from, He had filled it up until it wouldn't take grease anymore. Pretty much ruined the track motor, and the track. If you put too much in, you can loosen the zerk fittings connecting ring and the excess will squeeze out. Mine blew out about a tube full before stopping. I pulled the idler wheel in a little more just to start fresh.
+Kyle Cherry That's how all tracks on equipment are kept tight.
How do you tension tracks on a older cat 304.5 as there is no grease hole like in video
Theres a small plate on the rail you take off, the grease zirk will be under there
There's a small plate on the rail you take off. The grease zirk will be under there.
How would you release if needed?
+Bill Dee Just take the graseniple off.
+Bill Dee Use a socket and loosen the grease fitting and grease will come out relieving the pressure
get yourself a spacer or guage and stop putting your fingers in the chop zone.
Nice, now i just need to buy an excavator...
Sticking your fingers between the track and rollers made my butt quiver. Never a good idea.
I watch many of these video and found no one completed.. The important thing is to know the type of grease to use... Therefore, found your video uncompleted... One star for you