Dingo Tracks

[TheArborMan]

I have a dingo, 525 narrow track. How many hours do other dingo owners get out of a set of tracks. I've gotten around 800 hours our of the last 2 sets I have put on. Both sets have needed to be replaced because the cogs on the inside seem to get torn up pretty easy. Is this normal?

 

[ROYCE]

I would like to know about this as well. I got about 300 hours out of our last tracks. They need to be replaced because of the same problem. The cogs underneath are torn to shreds and the tracks fall off when you turn the machine sideways. Even with the tracks REALLY tight.

 

[ROYCE]

Anyone?? How about tracks on other models??

 

[treevet]

I got about 550 on my 525 tx narrow and replaced them this spring after repeated derails. Best money spent last spring. Worth every cent of around $1k.

 

[ROYCE]

I got about 550 on my 525 tx narrow and replaced them this spring after repeated derails. Best money spent last spring. Worth every cent of around $1k.

Good to know, I am in need of another pair. We have had a number of derails. I am currently getting about 400-450 hour on tracks. I would say we do a lot of turning on pavement. Might have to get more diligent about laying down plywood.

 

[treevet]

we are. Pavement was ALL the derails. Pretty easy to sometimes throw down a 4x4 by 3/4 or two.

 

[frashdog]

we are. Pavement was ALL the derails. Pretty easy to sometimes throw down a 4x4 by 3/4 or two.

Really?
Come on now...
You tracked guys gotta put plywood down on pavement too?

 

[treevet]

Around here driveways are painted just like houses are every couple of years or are white concrete. But yeah an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

You wheelbarrow guys don't need to worry about that stuff. ;-)

 

[livefreeordie]

We have kept very detailed records on our dingo and get about 500 hours out of a set of tracks. The internal drive lugs begin to wear and then we run the risk of throwing a track.

 

[cerviarborist]

I just replaced tracks on my tx425. Same issues.. try not to turn on pavement if it can be avoided. I try to be philosophical when replacing non durable goods. I wouldn't need to replace them if I hadn't made money with them.