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You’re wrapping up a long day when you notice something small, like sluggish travel speed, uneven tracks, or a dark spot under your machine. It’s easy to ignore, right? And doesn’t seem to be a big deal. It can wait a few days. But far too often, a few days turn into weeks and months, and minor issues turn into significant problems fast. And keep this in mind: Every minute of downtime, every drop of leaking fluid, and every bit of neglect quietly eats into your bottom line.
In this Shop Talk Blog post, we’re going to look at five ways your mini excavator might be draining your wallet and what you can do about it.
Here are a few Shop Talk Blog posts you might find interesting:
- Entrained Air: Basic Facts You Need to Know
- Advanced Reman and Repair Techniques for Final Drives
- The 8 Most Common Issues with Hydraulic Cylinders on Compact Equipment
Ignoring Track Tension
If you don’t keep the tracks on your compact excavator at the proper tension, there’s going to be some problems. If you keep them too tight, you’re going to see excessive wear on critical components like the sprockets and rollers -- and your final drive motors. On the other hand, if the tracks aren’t kept tight enough, the tracks are more likely to slip and risk derailing in the middle of a job.
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