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<blockquote data-quote="Land-Tech" data-source="post: 11897" data-attributes="member: 1679"><p>Hey guys,</p><p>I should update my previous post and clarify that any wear or sloppiness that wasn't there from the factory is due not to operator abuse or lack of maintenence,but the abusive conditions that I worked the machine.Getting this machine at the time was a big deal for me so the first scratch that I put on it was a bummer. And regular maintenence is one of the best ways to extend the working life of a machine. so I did it.</p><p>Digging frozen ground or hardpan is hard on any machine, the shot rock I build retaining walls with is soft and when broken is very sharp,by the time the wall is done there are small pieces all over that can cut rubber tracks. The machine had 1200 hr on it when I bought in 98.I put another 1300 hrs or three years before I replaced the tracks. I had to replace one side 1000 hrs later when I backed into a sharp rock and cut the edge into the cord.I replaced it and saved it as a backup. It now has 5000 hrs and considering the history and lack of serious repairsI can only recommend 331.</p><p> Like the tires on my skidsteer or truck,tracks only last so long especially if you work them in difficult conditions.I feel that if the rubber tracks, along with your cutting edges may have to replaced more often which is an reasonable trade off considering the rate of return on my investment.Say I only charged for 3000 hrs out of those 5000 on the meter at 65-75 dollars,you can do the math and put it into perspective. Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Land-Tech, post: 11897, member: 1679"] Hey guys, I should update my previous post and clarify that any wear or sloppiness that wasn't there from the factory is due not to operator abuse or lack of maintenence,but the abusive conditions that I worked the machine.Getting this machine at the time was a big deal for me so the first scratch that I put on it was a bummer. And regular maintenence is one of the best ways to extend the working life of a machine. so I did it. Digging frozen ground or hardpan is hard on any machine, the shot rock I build retaining walls with is soft and when broken is very sharp,by the time the wall is done there are small pieces all over that can cut rubber tracks. The machine had 1200 hr on it when I bought in 98.I put another 1300 hrs or three years before I replaced the tracks. I had to replace one side 1000 hrs later when I backed into a sharp rock and cut the edge into the cord.I replaced it and saved it as a backup. It now has 5000 hrs and considering the history and lack of serious repairsI can only recommend 331. Like the tires on my skidsteer or truck,tracks only last so long especially if you work them in difficult conditions.I feel that if the rubber tracks, along with your cutting edges may have to replaced more often which is an reasonable trade off considering the rate of return on my investment.Say I only charged for 3000 hrs out of those 5000 on the meter at 65-75 dollars,you can do the math and put it into perspective. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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