Installing New Tracks On The Takeuchi TL250

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4 жыл бұрын

Installing new tracks, track adjusters and front idlers on the Takeuchi TL250 loader. I ripped a bar out of the track the other day on the pad job so it was finally time to change them. The idlers were really easy to remove and install, Takeuchi has a really nice simple design for that. I was able to get 2215 hours out of this set of tracks which I was very happy with. The machine now has 7415 hours on it and the rest of the undercarriage is original. The entire job took a little over an hour to do both sides and get it back on the trailer. The forklift definitely makes it easy to move the tracks around. Hopefully I will get another 2000+ hours out of this set. Thanks for watching! #EliteEarthworks #Takeuchi #newtracks

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@waltermattson5566 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. That is a job that doesn’t have to be dreaded except for the cost. Takeuchi does seem to build things right.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

walter mattson thank you for watching. Yeah it’s not bad at all. Yes they do simple and strong

@fletchermarshall7521 2 жыл бұрын

@Kian Kellen Instablaster =)

@DC-1 4 жыл бұрын

Look at that....the ol girl got herself some new shoes. Now shes ready to show them off 👍🇺🇸

@rickirelan8385 4 жыл бұрын

Hehehehe,,Ol Girl,,ya,,she did too

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

D C lol that’s right! She’s happy 😁

@mrs.eliteearthworks 4 жыл бұрын

D C I know you’re talking about the machine and not me 😘

@mrs.eliteearthworks 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Irelan you’re cruising for a bruising mister 🥊😁

@rickirelan8385 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrs.eliteearthworks thaaaaats Ok,,there this female kickboxing instructor here,,that thought she was a badass too,,lmao

@silentepsilon888 4 жыл бұрын

Sheesh, brand new and you already got them dirty! :)

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Silent Epsilon 🤣 I know I can’t have anything nice

@trickmytractor7187 4 жыл бұрын

Good video One man operation = one man maintenance crew All you need is that can do attitude 👍

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

trickmytractor thank you! That’s right can do attitude is a must 👍🏻

@bwood-xt8yp Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I changed the tracks and sprockets on a guy's TL10 today using a little 4wd tractor. Watching all your steps saved me a ton of guessing and trying things.

@eliteearthworksllc Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! They get easier the more you do but it took me forever the first set I changed lol

@dannysowell9071 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a set of new rubber.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Danny Sowell lol that’s right! So nice and smooth now

@RockhillfarmYT 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video I rolled a track off tonight and got my first taste of this

@eliteearthworksllc 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s always fun, it happens

@mrandrewdennis1 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the better ride a traction!!! Great video.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Dozerdennis thank you! It rides so much better it’s crazy

@bradleyberthiaume 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have a gehl ctl60 which is the same as a takeuchi tl130. I threw a track in the mud. I was able to get it back on by myself with chains and a come along with things I learned from your post. Keep up the good work, especially the maintenance videos.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Brad B good to hear! I’m glad it was helpful that is a pain losing one in the mud I have been there it’s way more work then. Appreciate you watching and I will definitely do more maintenance stuff then

@CaptKirk1701 4 жыл бұрын

Drill a hole in one of the forklift forks, and put a trailer ball in it to hook on tracks so you can pull, great job!

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Man With A Plan that’s a good idea! Thanks man I appreciate it!

@CaptKirk1701 4 жыл бұрын

Elite Earthworks LLC you can also use it to move trailers around, kind of handy

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Man With A Plan not with that forklift it gets stuck anywhere outside the shop 😁

@duanemorrison6173 4 жыл бұрын

You made that look waaaay too easy. But you certainly demonstrated the "work smarter not harder" technique. Thanks for the video.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

DUANE MORRISON lol thanks I’ve had a lot of practice at it. Yes I definitely recommend the smarter not harder for sure. Appreciate you watching

@sassafrasvalley1939 4 жыл бұрын

Right side done ✅ Left side, rinse and repeat! Next time you need a hand... just holler. I work pretty cheap... just need enough Pepsi for my Saturday night glass of rum! Here’s the answer for all those customers who say, “You’re gonna charge me THAT much per hour?”

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

William Harris lol I will do that next time! I can handle those rates. Yeah it’s tough to believe that was $7000 in parts I put on 🤣. Thanks again

@misanthropic_anthropoid_6660 Жыл бұрын

I get to do this tomorrow. In the woods. In the mud. In the heat. I’m super stoked about that.

@eliteearthworksllc Жыл бұрын

That makes it a little more challenging. Good luck!

@jacetownsend9416 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!!!!!

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

jace townsend thanks man

@anthonyjcarolan3161 4 жыл бұрын

You have done a good 👍 job on installing new track I love ❤️ your video 📷 the are best ones I just can't wait for the video 📷 #InstallingNewTrack

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Anthony j Carolan thanks! Appreciate you always watching

@toddreynolds8875 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressed doing it with no helper

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Todd Reynolds thanks the forklift makes a big difference 😁

@brentking-gmailking2570 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks and have a great day.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Brent. natnw1de gmail King thank you! Have a good day too!

@clydeacor1911 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! I think the reason you're getting a better ride and more traction is because you have more breaks in the lugs and smaller lug sections and new rubber is softer and more pliable where as rubber gets older it gets harder and more brittle and more susceptible to cracking and tearing.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Clyde Acor thank you! Yes I agree the smaller lugs give a way better ride than the bigger square lugs. And yes it’s much softer now

@StinkyTeal 2 жыл бұрын

7,400 hours.....wow that's bad ass.

@eliteearthworksllc 2 жыл бұрын

Lol this is an old video it has 9000 hours now

@dee73 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Mr elite thanks for the education

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Moore thank you! Appreciate you watching

@Andrezzz2u 4 жыл бұрын

Great job brother. Thanks for the video..

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Andre P thanks man! Appreciate you watching

@lakesideranch 4 жыл бұрын

Nice system you have for the 1 person change over Brandon. Cool, you've got the forklift to save your back! I'm impressed with Takeuchi's track adjuster setup, very simple. Great video, work safe, stay warm, enjoy your weekend buddy! Doug@ the "ranch"

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

lakesideranch thanks! The forklift definitely makes it easier. Yes I love their simple design! Thanks Doug hope all is well for you guys!

@hphillips7425 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. I like seeing how it comes apart and back together. If I wanted to make the job harder I could ask the wife to help😊

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

H Phillips thanks! 🤣 I’m going to leave that one alone

@csolima 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@eliteearthworksllc 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome appreciate you watching

@batterpm11 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job done

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Batterson Lawn Care thanks man!

@dalepremo3695 4 жыл бұрын

Well done - especially working by yourself. You might be interested in something I found years ago (and wish I had found sooner). It's a 6 inch Valeo back brace. There are many brands, of course, but this one is made in the USA. Several people have said these belts are nonsense, but if they try them, they say it's like a miracle when lifting heavy stuff like those idler wheels, etc. The belt is inexpensive - maybe around $30, but they really do work and save your back. They're not really bulky and go on using very strong velcro.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Dale Premo thank you! Yeah that’s actually a really good idea the extra support would be nice especially lifting stuff like that. Thanks again

@cletusharbuckle 4 жыл бұрын

One man job? Impressive

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

DAN BAHR thanks the forklift makes it easy lol

@louisianadirt2188 4 жыл бұрын

You made that look easy 😄 It’d take me about a six pack to get that done!

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Louisiana Dirt 218 lol I’ve had lots of practice I guess. Your way sounds more fun 👍🏻

@barryhansen6854 4 жыл бұрын

Good video their Brandon great show of how too do, hope your back is good know how it is did mine in with 2 compressed verterbrate but now not doing heavy lifting have had not trouble.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

barry hansen thank you! Ouch that’s not good. I had my L4 and L5 disc cut on from injuries in the tornado but I’ve had 100% recovery it just gets a little sore at times. Thanks again Barry

@OShackHennessy 7 ай бұрын

You are the man that’s all I’m going to say

@eliteearthworksllc 7 ай бұрын

🤣 thanks!

@OShackHennessy 7 ай бұрын

I have a new to me Tak TL150 and you’ve helped me become familiar with it.

@kennymysak2079 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you done it once or twice before. You be getting traction know on the job site's. Keep up the great videos

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Kenny Mysak a few times lol. Yeah it’s crazy how much more traction it has. Thanks again for watching

@thederrick1966 4 жыл бұрын

nice job sir

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

thederrick1966 thanks buddy!

@LAKESIDEBOB1 4 жыл бұрын

7,000+ hours on that machine! Owner Operator shows on the machine. Over those 7,000+ hours what have you repaiored on the machine I heard (not many in my area dealer is 5 hours one way travel time) the Takeuchi tracked loaders are very good machines (I did rent a TL8 last yuear for a few hours impressive machine) but never hear or read about what repairs are made on them over 7 thousand hours. Some other makes would be concrete rebar imbeded in concrete at 7,000 hours if they ever got there.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

LAKESIDEBOB1 thank you! I’ve changed a battery, the water pump, the sprockets and the small pilot pump on the machine but that is all since I have owned from 2012 bought it with 900 hours on it

@jimmydickson8854 3 жыл бұрын

These are good quality machines mate

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@junehunk1 4 жыл бұрын

good job sir,wish I was there to give a hand.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

junehunk1 thank you! It actually went way easier than I thought the forklift makes a big difference but I definitely appreciate the offer

@dirtediggin 4 жыл бұрын

Looked like fun by yourself. The last one I had to roll on by myself was on our 300 Komatsu excavator, don't care to do that again. Hope you get as many hours out of the new set.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt E Diggin it really wasn’t bad but the forklift helped. Oh yeah that would not be fun at all. I hope so too

@blackdogexcavator21 4 жыл бұрын

That was a lot of hours on those idlers. Takeuchi builds a great machine.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Blackdog Tractor/Excavator yes they do! I’m really surprised they have lasted this long

@mrs.eliteearthworks 4 жыл бұрын

Your black gloves are WAY cooler than letsdig18’s blue ones. Just sayin’ 😁

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Elite Earthworks hell yeah they are 😎🤣

@DC-1 4 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Elite Earthworks Hi 😁

@rickirelan8385 4 жыл бұрын

Get a room!!!

@sassafrasvalley1939 4 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Elite Earthworks ... black and blue... sounds like a grudge match!

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

William Harris 🤣

@timothyball3144 4 жыл бұрын

I try to avoid heavy lifting, so I would have lifted the boom and got the front end down. It looks like the bottom of the idler is higher than the bottom of the idlers so there should be room to just slide in the spring then a little schooch with a bar and it'll go in. Nice job solo. Try doing that with a Bobcat with a cab. You need someone stuck in the cab operating it because they can't get out.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Timothy Ball I thought about that but the arm would have been in the way if I lowered it too much. Yeah that’s the nice part about these roll up doors. Thanks again!

@leojunior7589 4 жыл бұрын

Brandon this with his forklift was difficult, I imagine here in Brazil without a forklift, They have to be Ninja😁

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Lol the forklift definitely helps

@terrylutke 4 жыл бұрын

Here in Michigan this brand is called 'taco'..they're well liked by operators.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Lol same here. I love them

@farmingwithbryon9846 4 жыл бұрын

That looked like way to much work for me I would have just called and got another with new tracks 😂

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Bryon 6180 🤣 that’s my plan for the next set

@tbirdage 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. You answered every question I could think of. I’m picking up my new machine tomorrow! Can’t wait. What brand tracks did you go back with?

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats! They are the oem tracks I think Bridgestone makes them

@RandyJoyce1960 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I always thought that was just a packed in dirt floor. If so better than what I have. I have nothing like that to work in. All mine is done outside. So I would take what ever it is....lol

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Randy J lol it’s about 2” of packed dirt or dust on concrete. I use to sweep it out once a week but running the machines in and out all the time it’s crazy the amount of dirt that comes off of them

@johnstegall4119 4 жыл бұрын

I should get the forklift then picks it up by hand, any clue why you have a bad back??

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

John Stegall 🤣 I didn’t want waste the time chaining it up. The back problems are from tornado injuries but I haven’t had many issues since the surgery

@The_blindpizzaguy1300 4 жыл бұрын

Also are your tracks triangular or are they the long drive tracks like on a tank? I i’m asking this just so I can get a better idea of what your loader looks like.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Williamson's blind adventures it’s more of a triangle the back roller and the sprocket are right in line with each other then it goes to the front idlers.

@rogueexcavating3839 4 жыл бұрын

Tq spec is 38 Ugga Duggas with the impact

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Rogue Excavating 🤣 that sounds about right

@mrpush2532 4 жыл бұрын

How do you like that track tread pattern over say the oem large lug design? Better traction? More of less lawn damage?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Push I love it this is the oem that come on the 250’s I wish they made them for the TL12’s. Much more traction and much better ride also cleans out better. They probably do a little bit more lawn damage but they are definitely the only track to run in my book

@wjamesm1001 4 жыл бұрын

You must have missed the BigDeal18's easy peazzy lemon squezzy vid on how to change Takeuchi tracks , LOL he uses a mini to take off and put on his tracks and doesn't even have to get off the machine once , LOL . Can you flip the sprockets on Takeuchi's to run on the back sides of the sprocket to get the most life out of them ?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Wjamesm 🤣 yeah my excavator wasn’t there but I’m sure my way is still faster than his 😁 yeah you can flip them either way but the reversing seems to wear them faster than moving forward. There’s still plenty of life left in them

@jerrylong3580 4 жыл бұрын

How often do you replace the bottom rollers? And what about the rear sprocket?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry Long I have never replaced them they are still in great shape. I have changed the sprocket at 5500 hours. I touch on all that in the video

@jerrylong3580 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I had the volume turned down my wife doesn’t like the distractions. Guess I should put my headphones in

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry Long lol no worries

@rickirelan8385 4 жыл бұрын

CFO should've had that Shop floor swept up,,Ol Gals slacking Bud

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Irelan 🤣 I never sweep that floor there’s no point

@EagleNestFarm 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the tracks from and do you have strong preference for different brands of tracks? I like the thread pattern on the new tracks you put on!

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

I bought them from the Takeuchi dealer. I only run the OEM tracks which are made by Bridgestone. Aftermarket tracks only last half the hours and are not near as strong. Thank you!

@fmtnic Жыл бұрын

today I put the track back on one that derailed. The nut with the zirk was so high up it that access port that I couldn't get a tool on it. Is it possible to install it twisted to the right so its not on the locator rails? Thanks for the video. I wish I had watched it before this afternoon.

@eliteearthworksllc Жыл бұрын

Yeah you should be able to turn it and make it easier to access it. Thanks for watching

@acornell82 3 жыл бұрын

Have my same machine apart and the track adjuster bracket and idler wheel bearing housings are wore on the bottom like yours. Trying to figure out how they wear on bottom when all the weight is on the top of them pushing down. Did you change idlers and adjuster bracket due to up and down wear in frame or?

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and one was making noise and the track adjusters were shot too

@acornell82 3 жыл бұрын

Nice thanks man. Any idea how much up and down slop you have afterwards? Mine is all of 1/2” and was going to build it back up with some weld on machine side to 1/8-1/4” clearance is my guess?

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

That’s probably what mine was I just left it cause I suck at welding 🤣

@BikerFail16 4 жыл бұрын

What made you decide to replace the tracks? They didn’t look too bad, but I could be wrong.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

BikerFail16 I tore a bar out of the track I changed and I had a lot of grading to finish on a slope. The next video shows what happened to the track I’m just not done editing it yet

@BikerFail16 4 жыл бұрын

Elite Earthworks LLC good deal! Hope the new ones came with a warranty! You like the new designed track over the C lug design? I’ve always ran the C lug pattern but always wanted to try those type.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

BikerFail16 thanks I’ve tried the c pattern once but I prefer these much better ride and more traction they don’t spin as much in wet areas

@anthonypalumbo4692 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is already done why did you need to replace the grease unit I can see why other parts need to be replace. And if you had unit to remove engine you could of save back on pickup idler unit. I like the way you do things.

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

It came with the idler so I figured I would just replace it. Thank you

@The_blindpizzaguy1300 4 жыл бұрын

Is that forklift propane or gas?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Williamson's blind adventures it’s propane

@johnnyfreeman8298 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like those tracks? I need to purchase a new set and I’m not sure what to buy. What is the best brand in your opinion?

@eliteearthworksllc 2 жыл бұрын

I love this style it’s the only kind I run. Bridgestone makes them. They are the oem track for Takeuchi, I tried one set of aftermarkets and they didn’t last at all so now I just get oem every time

@FlaGatorL 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the tracks (haven't watched the whole video if you said)

@eliteearthworksllc 2 жыл бұрын

My dealer MidWest Equipment in Springfield Missouri

@johnstegall4119 4 жыл бұрын

Just kidding that is something my wife accuses me of daily

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

John Stegall oh I know I’m the same way. I wasn’t trying to sound rude in my reply. I do have to catch myself sometimes wanting to lift more

@sharpshorts 4 жыл бұрын

Have you considered whether cutting the tracks for removal would be easier & less time consuming?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

This way is easier and faster than cutting them

@Armanrealtor 4 ай бұрын

I tried the 4x4 method but my track keeps rolling back like its in reverse and i cant get the wheel to go back even tried pushing back with an excavator bucket no luck

@eliteearthworksllc 4 ай бұрын

You must have a broken shaft or something wedged in there not letting it move back

@Ctoizer Жыл бұрын

What size socks is used to listen adjuster

@eliteearthworksllc Жыл бұрын

19mm

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 4 жыл бұрын

I would of done it by hand. Instead of getting off and on forklift 42 times

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Bombardier64 I guess I could have but it’s pretty easy getting on the forklift

@ajsalyer8786 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of tracks did u get?

@eliteearthworksllc 2 жыл бұрын

Their Bridgestone it’s the oem tracks. I don’t run aftermarket cause they don’t hold up

@ajsalyer8786 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliteearthworksllc cool, what's the best place to get them?

@Juan-gx3be Жыл бұрын

Se me olvidó la klabe

@Miguel199117 4 жыл бұрын

how many kg does this machine weigh? and how many kg can you lift?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Miguel Rus it weighs 5400 kgs and can lift 3800 kgs

@Miguel199117 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, nice! Ist good for all works

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Miguel Rus yes it gets the job done for sure

@davidbailey5006 3 жыл бұрын

Just put new tracks on my Tak230. Cost me $1940

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

david bailey nice not bad. Were they aftermarket or oem?

@beeroquoisnation 4 жыл бұрын

Was that a Takeuchi track or an aftermarket?

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Takeuchi track I tried aftermarket once but never again they don’t last at all

@beeroquoisnation 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliteearthworksllc 10-4 My Case dealer is a Takeuchi dealer. I just found your other video where you picked them up. They are super proud of the Takeuchi OEM. They want $1700 a piece for them here.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are like $2500 a track here lol that’s a good deal

@beeroquoisnation 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliteearthworksllc Mine is a TL230, I am not sure that makes that big a difference. I thought they were trying to get my pants around my ankles so I couldn't run.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

🤣 I’m sure it changes it a little bit

@RandyJoyce1960 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I was watching this video and talking about your machine and mine, out of no where she says I believe his is bigger than yours. What's a man to do with that.....

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

DigginKY Randy Joyce 🤣🤣 tell her the camera makes it look that way

@RandyJoyce1960 4 жыл бұрын

She says she's been a fisher woman her whole life and knows how the camera can be your friend.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@jimmydickson8854 3 жыл бұрын

Just tighten the bolts up as tight as a Scotsman’s wallet that should be plenty tight ,old jimmy Aust

@eliteearthworksllc 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 I’ve never heard that before that’s funny

@dcrahn 4 жыл бұрын

Clean some of that dirt off the floor and your forklift might get a little better traction.

@eliteearthworksllc 4 жыл бұрын

dcrahn lol probably so I use to sweep it out all the time but running the machines in and out all week the dirt adds up quick

@Badgermatt-nc5nr 4 жыл бұрын

Job like this, a guy with a bum ankle in a wheel chair willing to work for free might of come in handy to help.... just saying. ;) *(we call those gloves bitch mittens by the way)