The undercarriage of machinery is anything below the main chassis. It could include wheels, tracks, suspension systems, and sprockets. If any of these signs are present, you may be better off finding replacement undercarriage parts. 

Rust Spots

If you've had the same machinery for a very long time, rust may have developed around the undercarriage. If the rust spots have spread quite a bit, then trying to repair these issues isn't going to result in a meaningful outcome. You'll instead need to deal with these rust spots by getting replacement undercarriage parts.

You can simply swap the rusted part out for something in better condition and then not have to worry about being exposed to stressful complications using the machinery moving forward. Then you'll just need to do a better job at checking for undercarriage component rust and address it quickly before it spreads.

Chaotic Driving Performance

When the undercarriage and its components are in great shape, your machinery should drive smoothly around different environments. So if you're currently having to deal with chaotic driving performance that seems harsher than it used to be, something could be wrong with the undercarriage.

Maybe it's your machinery's shock absorbers or the chassis supporting the machinery is damaged. In this case, you may need to find replacement undercarriage parts to effectively restore your machinery and get back the smooth performance you're so accustomed to. Just make sure you go with OEM undercarriage parts so that you get optimal installation and performance after. 

Cracked Rollers on the Track System

If your machinery relies on a track system around the undercarriage to move around, then there will be rollers that move this track along. Sometimes, these undercarriage components can crack. If some of your own rollers have this problem, the best thing you can do is find replacement rollers for your machinery's undercarriage.

Then you won't have to worry about the crack getting any bigger and causing further damage around the track area of your machinery. Again, it helps to go with OEM rollers for your machinery's undercarriage because they'll have the same quality and performance that your current rollers have.

There are a number of things that could happen to the undercarriage of heavy-duty machinery. If you know what red flags to watch out for and respond to them as quickly as possible with replacement parts, maintaining this aspect of your machinery isn't going to be difficult or cost you a fortune. 

For more information on undercarriage parts, contact a company near you.