Komatsu D21P rubber tracks

[enmubuzzard]

I have recently "inherited" a Komatsu D21P-7E about a 1997 year. I have been trying to use the dozer but the rubber tracks are coming apart and the teeth are falling out.

Has anyone had some experience in replacing the rubber tracks.?

I have tried to locate replacement rubber tracks, either new or used, but there seems to be some confusion about which tracks can actually be used on the D21 dozers. One on-line dealer assured me that a Komatsu excavator rubber track would work as long as the links were the same number. I hestitate to go that route.

New rubber tracks are available from Komatsu America thru their dealer in Washington but the price seems excessive...$7500 for a set plus shipping.

I like the rubber tracks because my 15 acre farmette in western Washington has to be serviced using asphalt roads and crossing lawn areas that I don't want to tear up.

Would replacing the rubber tracks with steel tracks and then attaching the rubber pads be a reasonable alternative (price-wise) to the all-rubber tracks?

Any imput will be appreciated

Thanks

Enmubuzzard

 

[MadReferee]

I can't help you with parts soures but you might want to check www.alaskaexcavators.com/Komatsu_Dozer_Models.htm or check in at the Heavy Equipment forums (http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/) where you might find someone who can help.

I have attached the D21 brochure which might also help you.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

take a look at these guys. http://www.prowlertracks.com/tracks.html

Brian

 

[Dirthog]

Try Mclaren industries have bought a couple of set of rubber excavator tracks from them and no problems also the price was right

 

[EddieWalker]

Would replacing the rubber tracks with steel tracks and then attaching the rubber pads be a reasonable alternative (price-wise) to the all-rubber tracks?

I don't have any experience with rubber tracks, so this might not matter, but steel tracks will only tear up your lawn if your turning. I'd think rubber ones will do the same, but maybe to a lesser degree.

The only advantage of rubber tracks is there ability to drive over pavement without damaging it.

Most guys I know have a bunch of old tires for this. just lay the tires across the pavement and drive across them.

Have you compared the price of steel tracks to rubber?

Eddie

 

[pekabu]

Sorry I can't offer more, but I have been kinda playing with an idea and noticed there are sometimes rubber tracks on eBay for sale. Unfortunatly you would need to know what you need but the ones I have watch go for less than 1k.