CRT23 MINI SKID TRACK DONE!!! Good RUN!!

[@snakerstran9101]

Hard to tell just looking at the video, but that idler bracket moves a fair amount when you use the lift to raise the front. I wonder if you could do an old forklift trick of hauling long stuff and raise the front and rear of track without requiring a jack? Essentially: Make a bracket/jackstand that would fit on/in the idler bracket (likely involves drilling or welding). Would have to connect on the inboard side so as not to interfere with track going on or off. Would have to be far enough back so its rear of the center of gravity, but no too far so you have a good amount of leverage height. The jackstand would be connected to the idler bracket and be a triangle shape to the ground, as well as being higher than the reach to the ground (enough to hold the track a reasonable height above the ground. Use: 1. Raise front as high as possible. 2. Install the jackstand 3. Lower the lift and the track rear should come off the ground, kind of like a teeter totter 4. Set the lift height so the track is somewhat level above the ground, front to back. 5. Do the task 6. Raise front of rig till jackstand is loose and remove

[@TheJBros520]

@snakerstran9101 I bet that would work. I am try to think if l like an 8x8 block would work. I'll do some checking tomorrow. Good idea!

[@snakerstran9101]

@@TheJBros520 Yeah, it all depends on the chassis design. If the belly has a flat bottom and is sturdy enough, raising the front and simply shoving a block under and towards the back could do the trick. Just have to be careful the block doesn't slip out with the angle. Maybe tie pull ropes to the block so it could be pulled in and out from either end so you're not reaching under the thing.

[@usmcdad1000]

Got my new tracks for mine from blackdog, have about 20 hours on them. I like them so far.

[@TheJBros520]

@usmcdad1000 Nice!! I was going to go that route went with an MWE. Keep me updated on those. Thanks

[@MR-gp9ys]

Where do you get your tracks. I have an Agt YSRT 14 with 150x72x36 tracks. Can't seem to find them

[@michaelmactavish4445]

the kubota scl 1000 mini skidsteers will fit

[@TheJBros520]

@@michaelmactavish4445 Good info!

[@michaelmactavish4445]

kubota has different tracks optionsfor there scl1000 wich will fit

[@TheJBros520]

Thanks for the Info!

[@BoxChecked]

I like your videos. What kind of camera and equipment do you use? Thank you!

[@TheJBros520]

I mostly use my Galaxy S23 Ultra, the camera on it is crazy. So much more it can do that i don't even try. But my side camera I just got which is a 5k Ultra HD Our life Brand. I'll let you know how that goes I'm going to start carrying on my CRT23

[@BoxChecked]

@@TheJBros520 Good info. Thank you so much! Your videos are clean on a 55" inch tv so it must be the cameras your using.

[@jayb9866]

Two of my LEAST favorite things ... working on my knees in snow and remounting tracks w/o the proper tools ... FORTUNATELY I now live in Texas and I have steel tracks so those memories are no longer issues!

[@TheJBros520]

@@jayb9866 That's good to hear on the steel!! My problem is i move crap around in my shop, so I need rubber.

[@jayb9866]

@@TheJBros520 In a perfect world I'd have two machines, one with steel tracks and the other with turf ...

[@theonemcm]

You put the track on backwards that's why it riding bumpy 😅😅😅😅

[@TheJBros520]

I've had it on both ways, the track lacks rigidity. Poor thickness and width on treads and rubber. Multiple hours of testing, it doesn't matter with that track. At least for me.

[@TheJBros520]

Unless your talking about the newer track that slipped off. I had one track forward and one backward and it helped with the alignment of my machine to run more true.

[@chipandputt]

I just placed an order for these same tracks from Track Loader Parts ... bad move or do you think this was just user error?

[@TheJBros520]

@chipandputt Total error on my fault... also if you saw one of my early videos. I ran these tracks before I caught grinding the idlers and put massive wear on them. I'd buy again. I'm only buying a more expensive track and style for video purposes. Or I'd just rebuy these again.

[@jayb9866]

Track Loader Parts are where I got the steel tracks for my CRT23 ... REALLY good people!

[@jessemenke6045]

My good brother, hard on your equipment!! Kind of like watching you fix stuff instead of me doing it!!

[@TheJBros520]

@@jessemenke6045 If only I would've had a better teacher!!!