Heavy Duty Extended Life (HDXL) Undercarriage with DuraLink
Heavy Duty Extended Life (HDXL) Undercarriage with DuraLink

UNDERCARRIAGE
FOR DOZERS

WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE PLUS LOW OWNING & OPERATING COSTS

 

 

 

 

The longer your undercarriage lasts, the lower your total cost of ownership. Because Cat® undercarriage is designed and manufactured by Caterpillar to specifically match your machine requirements, your Cat dealer can provide you with inspections and services that ensure every component lasts as long as possible before replacement.

 

 

 

 

Tips for monitoring health
and controlling costs

Monitoring the condition of your undercarriage components regularly gives you the information needed to predict when maintenance will be required. Custom Track Service from your dealer provides you with regular inspections and wear life documentation so that your undercarriage won’t fail unexpectedly. Here are some maintenance checks you can do yourself.

Dozer Tips
Dozer Tips

   

Operation Checklist

 

Proper shoe selection and smart operation will make your undercarriage work better and last longer. Here are four ways to get the most from your Cat undercarriage investment.

   

Always use the narrowest shoe possible

while still allowing for adequate flotation

   

Minimize high operating speeds

in nonproductive situations, especially in reverse

   

Alternate turning direction

since turning in only one direction wears out one side of the undercarriage faster than the other

   

Monitor track spin

which reduces production while increasing wear on all undercarriage components

   

Maintenance Tips

 

Practicing undercarriage preventive maintenance is an efficient way to extend undercarriage wear life and avoid undercarriage component failures. Below are some key practices you can follow.

   

Call your parts & service representative

for expert advice and service

   

Adjust the track for correct tension

in its working environment

   

Tighten track hardware

using the Caterpillar torque-turn method for precise control

   

Perform daily inspections

checking for loose bolts, leaking seals and abnormal wear

   

Remove mud and debris

so that rollers are able to turn properly

   

   

Selection Factors

 

If repair is not an effective option for your undercarriage, ask these questions to help decide which Cat undercarriage is the right fit for your work and your machine. Precisely defining these parameters will help lead you to the best choice for your needs.

   

How long will I own this machine?

   

How many hours a week will I use this machine?

   

What are my typical ground/soil conditions?

   

What are my impact conditions?

   

What attachments are on my dozer?

   

What grades/slopes are typical on my jobsites?

   


 

 

 

 

How to clean your undercarriage

 

For heavy equipment with tracks, getting dirty is a part of the job. But to protect the life of the undercarriage, regular cleaning and maintenance will go a long way to extended wear. Caterpillar recommends to power wash on a regular basis and always promptly remove any large rocks, mud or debris that get logged between the tracks. Many operators carry a shovel for just this purpose.

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Understanding Repair Options Helps Control Costs

Knowing the repair options available can help you make the right choices when repairs or replacements are needed. Take a look at the repair options for the models below.

Undercarriage Repair Options for Dozers
Undercarriage Repair Options for Dozers

   

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D9N Repair Options Brochure

D6N Repair Options

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D6R/T Repair Options Brochure

D6R/T Repair Options

Compare Options

   

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D8R/T Repair Options Brochure

D8R/T Repair Options

Explore Options

   

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D9R Repair Options Brochure

D9R Repair Options

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D10T Repair Options Brochure

D10T Repair Options

Discover Options

   

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D11R/T Repair Options Brochure

D11R/T Repair Options

See Options

   

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Undercarriage Brochures

Understanding undercarriage components and how they work in relation to machine size and weight is important to performance, wear life and maintenance. View brochures by dozer size below.

Undercarriage Brochures for Dozers
Undercarriage Brochures for Dozers

   

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Small Dozer Undercarriage Choices

Small Dozers

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Medium Dozer Undercarriage Choices

Medium Dozers

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Large Dozer Undercarriage Choices

Large Dozers

See Brochure

   

 

 

 

 

Undercarriage Choices
for Dozers

Undercarriage is available in multiple types designed to match dozers and underfoot conditions. All come as complete systems or as components. Explore your options.

Undercarriage Choices for Dozers
Undercarriage Choices for Dozers

   

Cat® Abrasion™ Undercarriage

Cat Abrasion™ performs better and lasts 50% longer than conventional undercarriage in your high-abrasion, low-to-medium impact applications. Available for D3-D6 dozers.

See Cat Abrasion

   

General Duty Undercarriage

General Duty delivers low cost per hour in light-duty, low-to-moderate earthmoving applications. Available for D6-D11 dozers.

Go to General Duty

   

Heavy Duty Extended Life (HDXL) with DuraLink™ Undercarriage

Built on proven Cat Heavy Duty undercarriage, HDXL takes performance to the next level with exceptional wear life and lower cost per hour in tough applications. Available for D6-D11 dozers.

More on HDXL

   

Heavy Duty Undercarriage

Tackle high-impact, high-production applications with maximum durability and no fear of breaking or cracking. Available for D9-D11 dozers.

View Heavy Duty

   

 

 

Customer Value Agreements

Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) provide a hassle-free management solution that helps you get up to 20% more undercarriage life, with pay-as-you-go pricing and flexible dealer support. Each CVA comes with flexible options to craft a plan for your operation to streamline cash flow, improve machine availability and control your undercarriage cost per hour.

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Customer Value Agreements (CVAs)
Customer Value Agreements (CVAs)

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