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D4 track chains (rails)

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2 years 8 months ago #236433 by EliG
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Would the track chains (rails) for a D4C XL interchange with the tracks on a D4 7U?

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2 years 8 months ago #236434 by bursitis
Replied by bursitis on topic D4 track chains (rails)
no not as configured.
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2 years 8 months ago #236440 by Hank
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Okay, Is there any other later model track that will fit on a D4 7U, or that can be modified to fit on the D4 7U?

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2 years 8 months ago #236441 by Rome K/G
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Berco should still be available, check with Mike at Zimmerman Tractor in Missouri 573-378-7210
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2 years 8 months ago #236442 by Old Magnet
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No, The D4U 6.75" pitch uses 2" diameter bushings. Later models use 2-1/8" diameter bushings. A change in sprockets also changes sprocket diameter.
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2 years 8 months ago #236444 by Hank
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What if you machined .125 inches off the outside of the bushing? Would it fit then? I have a Machine Shop.
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2 years 8 months ago #236445 by bursitis
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no need to machine anything. check your sprockets wear pattern and compare to the dimension of the sprockets for the chains with 2-1/8 inch bushings. there is a good chance the newer chains will work with your worn sprockets. you will need to count the links in your existing chain and probably have to have one or more links removed. look at the track spec for the d4d??? or get the berco chains with smaller diameter bushings. do compare the size of the shoe bolts because you may need to get new shoes or drill out the holes in your existing shoes.
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2 years 8 months ago #236446 by Old Magnet
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You don't want to sacrifice bushing diameter. Cat recommends grinding sprocket root 1/8" if later chains are used......or as bursitis states, worn sprockets may be a close match fit. Grouser mounting bolts will most assuredly be different.
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2 years 8 months ago #236448 by Hank
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Okay, call me stupid. Is the a reason that you cannot use the grousers that fit the 2 1/8inch chain?
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2 years 8 months ago #236452 by bursitis
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different size bolts but you should confirm. the newer track groups had larger bolts. you can have yours drilled out?
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