December 8, 2024

Author: Jay Marshall

AdviceBlog

Calibrating your thumb: How to estimate dozer undercarriage wear 

In my first post, I discussed estimating undercarriage condition on excavators. The trick is to judge track wear by looking at the position of the front idler in the track frame: the further extended the idler, the more worn the tracks are. In this blog I’d like to further calibrate your thumb and give you some tips for estimating undercarriage wear on bulldozers.

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Prepare your construction equipment for winter: Essential maintenance tips for antifreeze, batteries, and more

While enjoying late summer/early fall, it’s easy to lose sight of just how important winter machine care is—but preventative maintenance is imperative to how your equipment will handle harsh winter weather conditions.  

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Undercarriage wear: One of the largest cost variables in used construction equipment

Over the last 18 years as a Used Equipment Inspector, I’ve measured undercarriage on over 1,000 track machines. From dozers, and excavators, to drills and cranes, I’ve seen almost every type of tracked equipment. In this post, I’d like to offer you a few tips and tricks to estimate undercarriage wear – one of the largest cost variables in used equipment valuations.

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