Changing Skid Steer Tracks on a Cat 247B3

[@Mitalayeka]

Thanks for the video, u didn’t have to post it but u did to help some of us out, don’t pay attention to the whiners, talk is cheap.. when he does post his videos he can eliminate the music, till then he can let us learn how its done.

[@chadjohnson2853]

Man I got a 239D , 262B , JD 317 , and a kubota 95 . And have never seen that undercarriage set up 😢 good work brother 🔧🔧🔧🔧

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Thank you sir.

[@dabomb2000pacman]

Nice work ! I have a 237b also.

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Thanks. Is the 237b a tracked machine also?

[@dannywaits1711]

And here I go! Wish me luck 257B

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Good luck.

[@MichaelSantry]

Any idea what size wrench is needed to crack then two tensioner bolts off. Borrowed a buddy’s 247 and the hydraulic line for the drive motor rusted out. So gotta pop the track to get to it 😤

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

@MichaelSantry sorry, not near the machine right now. I used an adjustable wrench last time.

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

@@MichaelSantry if it's just the line, you don't have to remove the entire track. I have a 2 minute video about how to get at the line.

[@danielwall1196]

Have you ever changed the inside boggie wheel the first small one inside directly behind the track tensioner mount i got it wll loose but it doesn't have enough room to come out

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Did you move the track assembly away from the machine?

[@joederochemont6219]

I've got a 257b with asv, but I've got the different wheels. They don't have all those bolts holding them on. And for the life of me I can't get the idler on. I tried with machine on ground, couldn't get it. Today I've got it back up on blocks & will try again tomorrow.

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Putting it up on blocks makes a big difference. It allows you to pull all the slack to the front. The ratchet strap has to be as tight as you can crank it. With mine there was no way to get it on without taking the grease cap off. I'm not sure if that's an option on yours. Pry bars and a sledge hammer had to be used. Once I got it seated past the lugs of the track I swung for the fences. My idler has rubber around it, I think yours is all steel. So I would put a block of wood against it before hitting it. Don't feel that you need to be gentle with it. It definitely can be frustrating but chances are you are doing it right. Good luck tomorrow. I hope this may have been helpful.

[@joederochemont6219]

@@FourSonsOffGridHomestead ok good. Yeah I don't have all those lugs, I have the wheels that are all coated in plastic. And the cap is the last item I put on once the wheel is on. I wish I could share pics in these comments. I think I may grab a bigger ratchet strap to. Thanks for responding

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

@Joe deRochemont it also may help to make sure you track tension adjustment nut is loosened more than you needed to take it off. The new track is tighter.

[@joederochemont6219]

@@FourSonsOffGridHomestead yes it is all the way. But thank you for suggestions, keep em coming sir....

[@MrJmacharia]

How do you put tension back on the track? Do you push tighten the nut at the bottom?

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Had to loosen the track today in order to replace a drive line. The bottom nut is the tightening nut.

[@Mitalayeka]

The lumber its sitting on is it 8X8 pressure treated or it does not matter ?

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Thanks for the comments. It does not matter if it is pressure treated or not. I just use whatever is handy and sturdy. Most times, I'm working on uneven ground and the 6x6s or 8x8s can build a reliable foundation.

[@robturner7024]

Save time a cut old tracks off with a gas saw

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Definitely a good idea. I didn't do that because my wife wanted to use the old tracks as flower beds.

[@bluethunder1951]

Why not change all the worn out wheels at the same time, they will cause the new track to become loose and misaligned and most likely break off more lugs when the track gets tight under some extreme operating conditions. I know I’ve had my machine for 14 years and done two sets of tracks and wheels.

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Makes complete sense. I should have done that. Strictly a money situation at the time.

[@danieljboissevain]

Please turn off that horrible music 😂

[@paulsteffenhagen1492]

Too much stupid music. Why waste time showing pressure washing? Just explain how to do it and it would be a decent video

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

The stupid music is to mask the sound of the kids playing in the background. I pressure washed it to make it more enjoyable to work on. Since editing this video I have realized that I should keep segments like that to 8 seconds.

[@fadidebs7027]

Im trying to put tracks on a 257 and it is a mother fing job

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

That sucks, I'm not a fan of the system. It can cause a lot of cursing and bloody knuckles. Hopefully, you're not still working on it.

[@fadidebs7027]

@@FourSonsOffGridHomestead unfortunately yes I am. Still no luck

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

@fadidebs7027 where abouts in the process are you?

[@fadidebs7027]

BAIR products makes larry lugs to replace the missing track lugs or teeth. Not sure what they cost but probably a fraction of a new track qnd the headache of the job.

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

Thanks for the info, I will check it out.