When servicing excavators, most inspections focus on the hydraulics, boom arm and cab controls as they are the heart of the machine’s functions. Yet the undercarriage is the true foundation of the machine, allowing 360-degree movement over grass, mud, sand, snow and rocky terrain. Maintaining this important area ensures that the excavator can stay productive throughout the day.
Here are some undercarriage maintenance tips so that you avoid excavator malfunctions and costly repairs.
1. Keep it clean
With the undercarriage constantly caked in mud, the debris begins to prematurely wear down gears, rollers and other metal parts. Also, having the machine lug around that extra weight
