When excavator owners complain about undercarriage wear, they usually blame the terrain, the operator, the machine brand, or even the weather.But the number one undercarriage killer — the silent assassin — is something far more basic: Incorrect track tension. Too tight → burns money.Too loose → causes damage.Just right → extends life dramatically. In this educational deep dive, you’ll learn exactly  how track tension works, why it affects every major undercarriage component,

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