Why Site Conditions Shape CAT Undercarriage Costs Today
The conditions of the site will have a direct impact on the wear of tracked machinery. The type of soil, moisture, terrain and usage will all have an impact on the undercarriage of your CAT equipment. This can affect how frequently you require to carry out maintenance, replace parts and overall running costs. Machines working on softer ground may present different requirements. Understanding your ground conditions will help you to understand what wear you may expect from your components. This will help you to carry out maintenance more efficiently and will help you understand what parts you may need to replace. Undercarriage Wear Due To Ground Conditions The undercarriage is responsible for carrying the weight of the machine and enabling movement. As the undercarriage is constantly in contact with soil, stones, mud etc this can have a large impact on the wear. Machines running on abrasive surfaces can cause wear on the rollers, track links and sprockets. Constant contact with hard obje...