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DuraTrack Dozer Undercarriage

Dozer Idlers

Astrak supplies DuraTrack idlers for crawler dozers and track loaders, listed by make and model for CAT, John Deere, Case, Komatsu and Liebherr. Each idler is a complete cast assembly with a heavy-duty seal group, shaft and brackets, manufactured to OEM specification in ISO 9001 approved facilities.

Delivery & Warranty
DuraTrack dozer idlers carry a 3 year, 3,000 hour warranty, whichever comes first, matching the OEM warranty period.

Idlers for Every Major Dozer Make

DuraTrack idlers are listed for more than 350 crawler dozer and track loader models: CAT from the D1 to the D10, including the Next Gen machines and the 931 to 983B track loaders; John Deere 450, 550, 650, 700 and 850, including MaxLife undercarriage; Case 455C to 1155E; Komatsu D31 to D155, including the D61 and D65; and Liebherr PR734, PR736 and PR751. Hyundai, Shantui, Daewoo, Hitachi and New Holland machines are covered too. Not listed? Send the make, model and serial number and we will confirm.

    Related Dozer Undercarriage Parts

    DuraTrack dozer undercarriage, SALT chains

    Dozer Undercarriage

    Complete undercarriage and kits

    SALT chains, track groups, rollers and idlers, supplied individually or as half and full kits.

    Dozer undercarriage
    DuraTrack SALT dozer track chain

    Dozer Track Chains

    Sealed and lubricated (SALT)

    Oil filled, with internal bushing life up to 50% longer than a greased and sealed chain.

    Dozer track chains
    DuraTrack track group, chain with steel shoes fitted

    Track Groups

    SALT chain and shoes, assembled to order

    Built in our own workshops and delivered ready to fit.

    Track groups
    DuraTrack single grouser dozer track shoe

    Track Shoes

    560mm to 915mm single grouser

    Single grouser dozer shoes on heavy-duty baseplates, boron steel, through hardened.

    Track shoes
    DuraTrack dozer top roller (carrier roller)

    Dozer Top Rollers

    Single flange, double flange and shaft type

    Heat treated steel casing, sealed and oil filled shaft and bearings, guiding the track over the frame.

    Dozer top rollers
    DuraTrack forged dozer sprocket segment

    Dozer Sprocket Segments

    Three or five tooth sections

    Forged and through hardened, with tooth profiles induction hardened to over 50RC.

    Dozer sprocket segments
    DuraTrack dozer bottom roller, double flange with mounting bracket

    Dozer Track Rollers

    Single and double flange bottom rollers

    Forged roller shells, heat treated, carrying the machine weight through the track chain to the ground.

    Dozer track rollers
    Sprocket segments bolted together, with a segment bolt and nut

    Undercarriage Hardware

    Grade 12.9 and 10.9, metric and imperial

    Track, segment and split master bolts to grade 12.9; sprocket and roller bolts to grade 10.9.

    Undercarriage hardware

    What Goes Into a DuraTrack Dozer Idler

    The idler guides the track chain and holds it at the correct tension, under push, rip and turn loads. Material, sealing and fit decide how long that lasts.

    FeatureWhat it does
    Complete cast assemblySupplied as one cast idler assembly, ready to fit.
    Heavy-duty seal groupEvery DuraTrack dozer idler comes with a heavy-duty seal group as standard.
    Shaft and brackets includedThe shaft and brackets come with the idler, so the assembly goes on as one part.
    Guides the chain, holds the tensionThe idler guides the track chain and, extended by grease pressure in the recoil cylinder, keeps the track at the correct tension.
    Matched by model, position and sizeWhere a model takes more than one idler, each listing names it by position, wheel diameter or bolt spacing.

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    Every idler is matched to the make, model and serial number against our product reference guide. Parts are not interchangeable between models, or often between serial number ranges of the same model.

    Idler or roller?
    The idler guides the track chain and keeps the track at the correct tension. Top rollers carry the upper run of the track over the frame, and bottom rollers carry the machine weight along the underside. All three are listed by make and model, and a full kit includes them all.
    What do I need to identify my idlers?
    Machine make, model and serial number; whether you need the front or rear idler; the number of links in the track chain; the track shoe width in millimetres; any markings on the old idler; and whether the machine is on a standard undercarriage or a proprietary system such as Cat SystemOne or Komatsu PLUS. The idler is confirmed against the product reference guide before we quote.
    Does the idler come with the shaft and brackets?
    Yes. DuraTrack dozer idlers are supplied as complete cast assemblies with heavy-duty seal groups, shafts and brackets.

    When Do Dozer Idlers Need Replacing?

    Idler wear is measured against new dimensions, in the same way as the rollers and chain. Check the idlers whenever the undercarriage is measured, because the parts wear together.

    • Wear on the idler tread and flanges where the chain runs
    • Material packing in the undercarriage, which stops the chain running true and speeds up wear
    • Track shoes wider than the job needs, which increase idler tread and flange wear
    • Wear on the chain and rollers, which wear with the idlers

    Use the narrowest shoe that still gives adequate flotation, and keep the track correctly tensioned.

    On dozer undercarriage a full kit adds the idlers, carrier rollers and bottom rollers to the track groups and sprocket segments, so the whole undercarriage wears from the same starting point.

    DuraTrack dozer idler with mounting bracket
    A new DuraTrack dozer idler
    DuraTrack track chain and idler
    Check the idler tread and flanges for wear
    DuraTrack dozer bottom roller, double flange with mounting bracket
    Idlers, rollers and chain wear together

    Why DuraTrack Dozer Idlers Are the Operator's First Choice

    Large Stock Availability

    DuraTrack dozer idlers held in stock across eight stocking locations, maximising machine uptime.

    Quality Approved

    Cast, sealed and manufactured to OEM specification in ISO 9001 approved facilities.

    Fast Delivery

    Warranty Backed

    Three years or 3,000 hours on all DuraTrack dozer undercarriage, idlers included, whichever comes first, matching the OEM warranty period.

    BSI certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001

    Dozer Idler Questions, Answered

    What is a dozer idler?
    An idler guides the track chain on a crawler dozer and keeps the track at the correct tension, extended by grease pressure in the recoil cylinder. DuraTrack dozer idlers are complete cast assemblies with heavy-duty seal groups, shafts and brackets.
    Which dozer makes and models do you cover?
    DuraTrack idlers are listed for more than 350 crawler dozer and track loader models, including CAT D1 to D10 and the 931 to 983B track loaders, John Deere 450, 550, 650, 700 and 850, Case 455C to 1155E, Komatsu D31 to D155 and Liebherr PR734 to PR751, with Hyundai, Shantui, Daewoo, Hitachi and New Holland covered too. Send the make, model and serial number and we confirm the correct idler against our product reference guide.
    Does my machine take more than one idler?
    Some models take more than one idler. Where they do, each listing names it by position, wheel diameter or bolt spacing. The machine model and serial number tell us which your undercarriage takes.
    How do I know when idlers are worn?
    Idler wear is measured against new dimensions, on the tread and flanges where the chain runs. Measure the idlers whenever the chain and rollers are measured, because the parts wear together.
    Should I change the idlers with the rest of the undercarriage?
    A full dozer kit adds the idlers, carrier rollers and bottom rollers to the track groups and sprocket segments, so the whole undercarriage wears from the same starting point. Where only one part is at its limit, it can be replaced on its own.
    What warranty comes with dozer idlers?
    DuraTrack dozer idlers carry a 3 year, 3,000 hour warranty, whichever comes first, matching the OEM warranty period. It is a direct replacement warranty, not a pro rata assurance.
    How quickly can you deliver dozer idlers?
    Stocked idlers are held across eight stocking locations.

    Get a Quote for Dozer Idlers

    Send the machine make, model and serial number, with the idler position and the shoe width if you have them. We confirm the idler against our product reference guide and price it.

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