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SELECTION GUIDE
Selecting the Right
Custom or Standard
Undercarriage
To keep your business on firm footing, you need
your application.
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Three Factors
to Consider:
Caterpillar engineers have
• Machine weight
• Machine application
Following is a discussion of
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Machine Weight
The weight of a machine is very important in determining the required undercarriage size. However, the size of
undercarriage components used on a crawler tractor is not necessarily the same size that should be used on a
different type of machine of similar size and weight.
For example, an excavator weighing up to two-and-a-half times a crawler tractor’s weight can use the same size
components, depending on travel distances, underfoot conditions, maneuverability required, machine speeds and
desired undercarriage life.
Most OEM applications are slow speed (3.5 mph or less) and would be best served by using Hydraulic Excavator (HEX)
undercarriage arrangements. Applications above 3.5 mph are best served with crawler tractor arrangements.
TRACK LINK
NOTES:
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Machine Application
For optimum maneuverability and steering, the track gauge distance should be a minimum of 60 percent
of the length of track on the ground, assuming adequate drawbar pull capacity. (See Fig. 1)
To provide for pivot steering, or for operating a machine in reverse up a maximum grade, the compressed
load of each recoil spring should be equal to 65 to 100 percent of total machine weight. This load will assure
an adequate recoil system and help prevent idler “rollback” and possible sprocket jumping.
LENGTH OF
GAUGE TRACK
ON GROUND
Fig. 1
NOTES:
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Desired Undercarriage Life
When considerable maneuvering or side-hill work is anticipated, track guides or track roller guards are
recommended for proper track chain alignment and retention on sprockets, idlers and rollers. (See Fig. 2)
TRACK GUIDE
TRACK ROLLER GUARD
Fig. 2
NOTES:
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Desired Undercarriage Life
Undercarriage life is determined, in part, by the operating environment, normal and maximum operating speeds, and job function.
Regardless of the machine’s function, proper design and service can extend the life of the undercarriage.
Machines such as backhoes, shovels and drills should be designed to work over the idlers rather than over the drive sprockets.
This design minimizes wear on track pins, bushings and sprockets. Whenever possible, machines should be operated with idlers
toward the direction of travel and sprockets in the rear. (See Fig. 3)
The track pin end of the track link should enter the sprocket first, when the machine is moving forward, to minimize wear
between sprocket teeth and track bushings. If the machine works most of the time in reverse, the tracks should be reversed
for maximum component life.
Provision for the adjustment of track chain tension is needed to compensate for internal wear. Adjusting mechanisms can range
from the sophisticated hydraulic/accumulator to a simple, manual, grease-type arrangement.
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
PIN END
Fig. 3
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Track Shoe Selection*
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Cat OEM Solutions—Standard Terms
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCT TABLE
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive @ Working Overall UC
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Pressure Weight Light Medium Heavy
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) psi lb (kg) Duty Duty Duty
303
CCR 9 – –
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive @ Working Overall UC
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Pressure Weight Light Medium Heavy
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) psi lb (kg) Duty Duty Duty
320 75 62 52
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCT TABLE
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive @ Working Overall UC
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Pressure Weight Light Medium Heavy
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) psi lb (kg) Duty Duty Duty
322 82 70 60
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCT TABLE
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive @ Working Overall UC
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Pressure Weight Light Medium Heavy
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) psi lb (kg) Duty Duty Duty
330 130 100 82
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive @ Working Overall UC
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Pressure Weight Light Medium Heavy
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) psi lb (kg) Duty Duty Duty
330 130 100 82
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCT TABLE
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive @ Working Overall UC
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Pressure Weight Light Medium Heavy
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) psi lb (kg) Duty Duty Duty
350 190 150 120
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—EUROPEAN PRODUCT TABLE
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive Overall UC ROCK CRANE
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Weight DRILL Lift CRUSHER
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) mm mm lb (kg) lb (kg) Weight Capacity Weight
204
76 _ 17,600 3,520 8-9
TF204L/1920/300 192-8039 Fixed 300 (7-8)
(1920) (8000) (1600)
87 _ 28,600 4,400 10-15
TF204L/2200/400 200-0550 Oscillating (2200) 400 (9-13)
(13 000) (2000)
98 _ 28,600 5,060 11-15
TF204L/2480/400 200-0540 Base (2480) 400 (10-14)
(13 000) (2300)
212
42 _ 6,600
TC212L/1060/260 234-7100 Oscillating 260
(1060) (3000)
42 _ 6,600
TC212L/1060/260 248-6000 Oscillating 260
(1060) (3000)
42 _
TC212L/1060/300 234-7110 Oscillating 300 (3300)
(1060)
206
99 39,600 9,900 18-23
TF206/2510/500 192-8165 Carbody 1850 500
(2510) (18 000) (4500) (16-21)
99 _ 39,600 8,140 18-22
TF206/2510/500 200-0410 Oscillating 500
(2510) (18 000) (3700) (16-20)
111 _ 39,600 9,240 18-22
TF206/2830/500 227-6480 Oscillating 500
(2830) (18 000) (4200) (16-20)
130 _ 50,600 9,460 19-28
TF206/3310/400 200-0280 Base 400 (17-25)
(3310) (23 000) (4300)
215
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—EUROPEAN PRODUCT TABLE
Maximum
Track Shoe Tractive Overall UC ROCK CRANE
Arrangement Wheelbase Gauge Width Effort Weight DRILL Lift CRUSHER
Class Lower Model Part Number Type in (mm) in (mm) mm lb (kg) lb (kg) Weight Capacity Weight
320
106 79 13,860
TC500H/2690/600 227-6515 Fixed 600
(2690) (2000) (6300)
106 79 13,860
TC500H/2690/600 276-6245 Fixed 600
(2690) (2000) (6300)
345
224 _ 47,080
TC345/6185/750 227-6340 Bolt On 750
(6185) (21 400)
365
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—EUROPEAN PRODUCT TABLE (VARIABLE GAUGE LOWERS)
APPLICATION
LOWER MAIN DATA (m. tons)
OVERALL WIDTH
Track
Gauge Maximum
Retracted/ Shoe Tractive UC CRANE
Extended Width Shoe Shoe Retracted Extended Effort Weight DRILLING Lift
Class Lower Model Part Number mm mm Offset Clip mm mm Upper lb (kg) lb (kg) Weight Capacity
206
1900/ 55,115 17,420
TF206VH/3310/600 216-1580 600 no no 2500 3600 Cust. 20-26 18-22
3000 (25,000) (7900)
1900/ 55,115 17,420
TF206VH/3310/600 248-5930 600 no no 2500 3600 312C 20-26 18-22
3000 (25,000) (7900)
215
1900/ 63,950 22,500
TC215VH/3860/600 276-6235 600 yes no 2540 3640 319D 28-36 25-30
3000 (29 000) (10 200)
1900/ 63,950 22,500
TC215VH/3690/600 227-6500 600 no yes 2500 3600 320C 28-36 25-30
3000 (29 000) (10 200)
320
1900/ 85,980 24,250
TC320VH/3830/650 276-6260 650 no no 2550 3650 324D 33-40 25-30
3000 (39 000) (11 000)
2200/ 90,400 30,425
TC320VH/4120/800 248-5902 800 no yes 3000 4300 325D 35-50 30-42
3500 (41 000) (13 800)
2200/ 90,400 30,425
TC320VH/4120/800 234-7126 800 no no 3000 4300 325D 35-50 30-42
3500 (41 000) (13 800)
2200/ 90,400 30,425
TC320VH/4120/800 248-5914 800 no no 3000 4300 324D 35-50 30-42
3500 (41 000) (13 800)
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CAT OEM SOLUTIONS—EUROPEAN PRODUCT TABLE (VARIABLE GAUGE LOWERS)
APPLICATION
LOWER MAIN DATA (m. tons)
OVERALL WIDTH
Track
Gauge Maximum
Retracted/ Shoe Tractive UC CRANE
Extended Width Shoe Shoe Retracted Extended Effort Weight DRILLING Lift
Class Lower Model Part Number mm mm Offset Clip mm mm Upper lb (kg) lb (kg) Weight Capacity
325
2200/ 114,640 39,680
TC325VH/4600/800 234-7128 800 no no 3000 4300 330D 50-65 45-60
3500 (52 000) (18 000)
2200/ 114,640 41,890
TC325VH/5000/800 276-6205 800 no no 3000 4300 330D 53-67 45-60
3500 (52 000) (19 000)
330
2200/ 150,000 52,900
TC330VH/5000/800 276-6210 800 no no 3000 4400 345C 70-88 65-80
3600 (68 000) (24 000)
2200/ 150,000 52,900
TC330VH/5000/800 276-6255 800 no no 3000 4400 345C 70-88 65-80
3600 (68 000) (24 000)
2700/ 150,000 57,320
TC330VH/5440/900 276-6220 900 yes no 3500 4900 345C 75-95 70-85
4100 (68 000) (26 000)
345
2900/ 198,400 70,550
TC345VH/5860/100 200-0375 1000 no no 3900 5500 365 90-110 80-100
4500 (90 000) (32 000)
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or standard undercarriage systems can lead to comprehensive solutions that benefit your business. For more information, please
contact OEM Solutions at 877.OEM.SOLU or oemsolutions.cat.com.
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