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Digging up CTA

Cowboyrob · 2019-12-07 15:41

Has anyone heard that digging over the idlers will damage an excavator if im ONLY tearing up CTA? The asphalt has already been milled.

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  1. #1Bls repair2019-12-07 17:04

    Been running equipment for 53 years haven’t heard that . Technically starting and using any machine is damaging it(wear and tear).

  2. #2Cowboyrob2019-12-07 18:02

    I meant to say sprocket. I dig/tear up CTA over my sprockets bc of the extra weight so i don't bounce around as much. Ive read that digging over them will cause damage but im not really digging.

  3. #3Bls repair2019-12-07 18:19

    Same answer.

  4. #4Cowboyrob2019-12-07 18:24

    Ok. I appreciate the feedback Bls.

  5. #5skata2019-12-07 18:51

    You're OK as long as you don't smack the track with your bucket!