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RD6 Track compatibility
8 months 4 weeks ago - 8 months 4 weeks ago #255039
by Maddad64
RD6 Track compatibility was created by Maddad64
G'day All,
Long time no speak. I've just renewed my membership and noticed it's been seven years and I'm still looking for a set of chains and plates for my 1939 2H series. In the interim I could probably get away with the plates. Can anybody tell me the range of Cat models, (if any), that would use compatible tracks I could use on my machine?
Best regards,
Qld Rod.
Long time no speak. I've just renewed my membership and noticed it's been seven years and I'm still looking for a set of chains and plates for my 1939 2H series. In the interim I could probably get away with the plates. Can anybody tell me the range of Cat models, (if any), that would use compatible tracks I could use on my machine?
Best regards,
Qld Rod.
Last edit: 8 months 4 weeks ago by Maddad64.
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8 months 4 weeks ago #255071
by Ray54
Replied by Ray54 on topic RD6 Track compatibility
I believe the 4 & 5 r series D6, 8 & 9 u series D6 and D6 B all used the same pitch chain, just more links. Also some of the 955 track loaders used the same chain. And possible others such as a Cat 40 and R5.
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8 months 4 weeks ago #255077
by Maddad64
Replied by Maddad64 on topic RD6 Track compatibility
Thanks Ray, Do you know if the D4 6U or 7U is compatible?
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8 months 4 weeks ago #255079
by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic RD6 Track compatibility
Same pitch but D4 track is narrower.
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8 months 4 weeks ago #255081
by Maddad64
Replied by Maddad64 on topic RD6 Track compatibility
Thanks Old Magnet, would that pitch be 171 and is it the chain that is narrower?
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8 months 4 weeks ago #255082
by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic RD6 Track compatibility
Pitch is 6.75" and yes the D4 chain is narrower.
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8 months 4 weeks ago #255083
by Maddad64
Replied by Maddad64 on topic RD6 Track compatibility
Sorry 171mm which is 6.75" Thanks for your help.
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8 months 3 weeks ago #255107
by Mike Meyer
Replied by Mike Meyer on topic RD6 Track compatibility
D4 bottom rollers fit the RD6 track frames, if your front idlers are a bit worn, D4 tracks will fit, I have a RD6 running D4 chain happily.
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8 months 3 weeks ago #255110
by Old Magnet
Replied by Old Magnet on topic RD6 Track compatibility
I show about a 1" difference inside chain width and about 5/8" difference in sprocket widths. Seems it would be a very worn D4 rail to run on the RD6.
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