How To Change A Skid Steer Track - Easiest Method

This video is a clear, step by step guide for how to remove and replace the track on a compact track loader / tracked skid steer.
Having an additional machine such as a fork lift / skid steer with forks can help to maneuver the 300lbs track on and off the machine, but the job can also be done with some man power.
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[@StinkyTeal]

Great video! No minute long intro, clear audio, and most importantly, simple easy steps. Thank you so much.

[@WilleJamesHuff]

No kidding. None of the whhhhatttsup guys then like subscribe then another minute long intro. Just get to it lol

[@smiley847]

Absolutely awesome video man. No BS, straight to the point and simple! Thank you

[@tyenbreck1]

Great tutorial and straight to the point! Thank you!

[@RENT1]

Thanks for watching.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Best video out there thank you one youtuber to another

[@samsamson3623]

Great video! Straight to the point, no jiggy jiggy.

[@victorf361]

Thanks for the quick homework. Never done this before and now i can with confidence at the electrical shop right now lol

[@Steelviper61]

Makes it look SO easy!! Good job.

[@markfletcher815]

Excellent video thanks. One word of significant caution is the complete removal of the grease fitting. Couple turns out is ok. If you take one out on a large steel tracked machine the same way it can eject clean through whatever is in the line of fire. Good habits keep you at the supper table each night.

[@tyclark8162]

You guys just won a bobcat owner over to John Deere n the load at WOT was another video think it was a JD 323e or G series. Thank you from Wyoming n Northern Michigan. Ty Clark

[@terrywesley5724]

Outstanding thank you I been beating myself up doing this now I got this 🔥🔥🔥

[@nevinbontrager8828]

I always thought that the deeres were the easiest to do. Haven't done TONS though, maybe 20 sets total.

[@joshreed7908]

Shew this man just pumped the track up with a manual grease gun. That’s a lot of extra work lol

[@RENT1]

Yea, old school method but it gets the job done!

[@aldoulloa5118]

I think this video will help me because I have to change some today

[@Thinker-vo5pp]

Thanks saved me 1 hour i just used rebat

[@najibullahislami7206]

Thank you young Man. I appreciate your work.

[@drvinson8947]

Useful, but I’d advise referring to the owners manual. Mine says 1/2” gap. Not 3 fingers.

[@RENT1]

Completely agreed - best practice is to always consult the owner's manual when doing work on your equipment. Keith is a pro and has been doing this work for years, so we cut him a break this time ;).

[@Traxxion]

Thanks!

[@timothygraham6601]

Very good video, well done.

[@KarasCyborg]

Nice video, however -- Usually when the track comes off it's on the side of a hill, not on a nice level surface. And you got some attachment on it, not a bucket. Really would like to see field re-mounting a track.

[@RENT1]

Great suggestion. We asked our partners at TekamoHD Heavy Equipment Services if they could film a track replacement video while replicating outdoor conditions. It was just published today! Take a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ7QcqGGe8Rmibs While still on a level surface (for everyone's safety) Keith goes into more detail about potential problems and hiccups along the process, as well as best practices for cold track installation.

[@brianl2875]

A boot? Lol, jk, thanks for the video man. My boss put me on a track removal by myself. Think I'll call for an assist.

[@Chasred-ml4hm]

Just the fact I appreciate it

[@RENT1]

Cheers.

[@tonychilds884]

Excellent video, thank you

[@marcyounker6379]

great video 👍

[@codered5431]

They did it the hard way

[@thekuzmich9538]

Thanks a lot man,

[@thatrandomguycommenting1261]

One thing you missed is when you check track tension you reverse the machine first to put all slack on the bottom and its different on most machines my gehl is about an inch.

[@craignhjdkziiakiiiazkkkkqa3866]

This does not apply to larger Takeuchi or Gehl machines. Tracks are way to heavy to manage the way shown with the Deere. Also tension is set much tighter on the gehl/Takeuchi. Always refer to your owners manual for proper tensioning or learn an expensive lesson on premature track failure. Great video just be advised if you own a different machine

[@timhottinger2166]

Why didn't you get the mud off carriage ?

[@TimTarnowski-m8i]

Hey what about real world in the middle of know where up to ur axx in dirt woods or brush !

[@e.nichols5380]

Where is the hydraulic filter located on a 333G track steer?

[@sammyruksujjar5129]

I have same model 323D can I put wider track 400 mm instead 320mm ??

[@georgej7077]

How do you measure track tension if you don't have massive Dutch mits??

[@fasfgasdfagadsf]

The manual behind the seat will tell you what the measurement is... like bobcat says 1/2 inch off the bottom of the center 2 rollers. Caterpillar says 2 inches... but because operators dont check in the field, i make it a tight 2 inches, meaning it is only 2 inches if you push down on it. New tracks i take to 1 inch because stretch factor.

[@jondoherty3884]

Keith would you change drive sprockets if the tracks worn out low or damaged

[@christoffer1973]

Great tip

[@rnel2557]

From my experience, you edited out some critical prying technics to get that track off.

[@davidwithers7181]

What size is the socket?

[@tjlomin1466]

Is the entire machine off the ground? Or just 1 side

[@darrelljackson5352]

awesome

[@RENT1]

Cheers!

[@adamtattoo96]

He makes it look too easy lol

[@myinfo3406]

This is how people get hurt. Do not rely on hydraulics to hold up a machine. Do not insert pry bars into track with when machine is propelling forward.

[@flatliner2713]

Sure it works. Ever had hydraulic failure? It does happen. Hope all insurance is up to date. Just my opinion. Do it like you want. 3 minutes of time isn't worth the risk.

[@billjohns3234]

B casue u dont no watt ur doing ?

[@codered5431]

Put the track on front idler. Then on sprocket. Then back

[@samsamson3623]

Please!!!!No fingers, you can use so many tools with the same width.

[@johnran6015]

Holy shit wish it worked like it does in the video,zero clearance on the rear

[@Neel-xe1po]

You skipped over the most important part

[@TimTarnowski-m8i]

And by ur self lets see that lol

[@almightyirod1108]

This video is edited no fcking cap

[@tylercox8811]

Way easier ways to do this lol

[@pags5zonda623]

The manual for that machine says to measure from the 2nd to the front roller, 1 - 1.5 inches. While the rear roller is on the ground and front roller 1 foot off. You measured with the whole track raised, and from center roller and much more than 1 inch. Please don't post things about that if all you go if is gut feeling.......

[@pags5zonda623]

Comatone 1982 I agree, but I think if your doing an instructional video, it should be per the book

[@Sausage71]

bahd