Dozer owners and operators are always looking for ways to improve their machines’ efficiency, durability, and reliability. One of the most critical components of any dozer is the undercarriage. It is the foundation that supports the entire machine and enables it to perform its tasks. However, the undercarriage is also the most vulnerable part of…
Astrak France is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming 2023 Le Dig Tour. The team is getting ready to hit the road and invites you to join them and explore the innovative undercarriage and wear part solutions we offer for your construction machinery. Created in 2021, Le Dig Tour has become France’s premier construction…
Picture this: a group of highly skilled individuals working tirelessly to ensure the Irish construction industry thrives. Who are they, you ask? None other than the plant contractors of Ireland. These masterful machinery mavens operate collectively, investing in plant and equipment to ensure the wheels of progress keep turning. But their journey has not been…
Are you operating a tracked mini-excavator? Your operation and efficiency rely on high-quality undercarriage parts like rubber tracks, sprockets, final drives, idlers and rollers. If these parts break down, your mini-excavator can take a hit. Worn-out undercarriage parts can also cause worn-out tracks, resulting in more maintenance and less productivity. Don’t let that happen to…
From bulldozers to excavators, tracked construction machinery is essential for many projects. However, without proper maintenance, these machines can suffer costly breakdowns and malfunctions that disrupt progress and create safety hazards. That’s why it’s so essential to make preventive maintenance a priority. Preventive maintenance regularly inspects, tests, and services machines to keep them running efficiently…
The role of the humble excavator on the farm is often overlooked. They are utilised in various roles from ditching, posting, hedging, trenching, towing, mucking out and are often integral in keeping the farm running from day to day. My personal experience and introduction to tracked machinery comes from my upbringings on a 5-acre arable…
Excavators are incredibly useful machinery for various construction, mining and agricultural applications. With different sizes, shapes and capabilities, it can be challenging to know which type of excavator is best for the job. In this post, we’ll discuss the eight most common types of excavator and their applications. Crawler Excavators Crawler excavators, also known as…
Your crawler crane has been a staple of the lifting industry for decades, and today, of course, they’re still one of the most reliable and versatile pieces of equipment available. To keep them running in top condition, you need to make sure you’re maintaining the crawler undercarriage. The crawler undercarriage provides a platform; it provides…
If you’re a new excavator operator, you may wonder how to choose the correct bucket teeth for your machine and the task ahead. After all, these teeth make your excavator work, so you want to ensure you get the right fit. This post will cover the basics of choosing the correct bucket teeth for your…
When it comes to construction and heavy machinery, the excavator is a popular choice. It’s used in many applications, including road construction, digging trenches for plumbing, and even excavating archaeological sites. But did you know that one of the best ways to protect the surface of the ground you’re working on is to use rubber…