How do I know if my loader undercarriage parts need replacement?

Your loader is your workhorse. Day in, day out. Lifting, hauling, pushing. But even the toughest machines wear down. Especially the undercarriage. Knowing when to replace undercarriage parts is not just maintenance. It’s protecting your investment.

Start with visual inspection. Look at the track rollers. Are they cracked? Oil leaking? Loose or uneven wear? That’s a red flag. Worn rollers increase friction. Cause instability. Affect fuel efficiency.

Next, check the sprockets. Sharp tips? Hooked teeth? These signs mean the sprocket is no longer meshing correctly with the track chain. Slippage, jumping, premature chain wear will follow. Replace before damage spreads.

Inspect the idlers. They should spin smoothly. No wobble. No grinding noise. A damaged idler increases stress on the tensioning system. This leads to poor track alignment. Less traction. More downtime.

Track chains are critical. Measure the pitch. If it has stretched beyond limits, it’s time. Don’t wait. Overstretched chains damage sprockets and track shoes. Keep chains and sprockets in sync. Replace together when needed.

Look at the rubber or steel track shoes. Cracks, missing lugs, or uneven wear reduce grip. Your loader struggles. More fuel, less productivity. Operators feel the difference.

Grease points are telling too. If grease isn’t holding, seals may be worn. Seals protect internal components. Once dirt enters, wear accelerates fast. Repair costs multiply.

Fulian Machinery has been producing undercarriage parts since 2002. Track rollers, idlers, sprockets, chains, shoes. All made to OEM specs. For all major brands—Bobcat, Caterpillar, Kubota, CASE, Komatsu, and more. CNC-machined. Heat-treated steel. Long service life. Stable quality. Fast delivery.

Our team knows loaders. We help you identify what needs replacing. Just send us your machine model. We’ll match the parts. Quote quickly. Ship fast. Keep your loader running like new.

Don’t wait for failure. Act early. Save money. Save time. Boost performance. Partner with Fulian and get the right undercarriage parts before small issues become big problems.

Reach out today. Let Fulian help keep your loader moving forward.

Fulian Operation Team
2025.3.24