ASV BROKE!!!

[QwikDraw]

I hate to give you more bad news but when mine started to go...they just kept failing until I had changed them all. Looking back it would have been better to purchase the whole assembly at $15k. The lost days plus the cost of repair really add up.

 

[tlbuser]

Did any position on the carriage last longer than the others? What about your drive rollers?

 

[Eagleview]

How do the Aluminium idlers and rollers price out , are they a worthwhile conversion ?

 

[tuckinlugz]

My left side rear went out, then a couple of weeks later the other side rear went out. My dealer told me that if the housing is not ruined you can replace the bearings, but by the time I paid for the labor, it would cost the same as just buying the whole new assembly.

The Bair products only has the wheels available. They said they aren't selling the bearings and assemblies until this fall (at the soonest). So you can buy the aluminum wheel now, but no bearings etc. Whick wouldn't help me much because my wheel only got messed up when my bearing went out.

On my second failure, I knew right away when it broke and I was able to stop before ruining my rollers.

Now I am just hoping I can make it without the others failing until I can buy them all from the bair people. That is if I can afford it. my drive motor went out last week and there is metal in my whole hydraulic system. It seems every dollar I make goes into repairs. But at least I am supporting the economy right!?

 

[Eagleview]

They have been around quite some time now , I don't understand their comments .

 

[cann mulching]

Did anyone replace the little rollers on the bottom when replacing the end idlers?? I got mine off the ground to take track off & checked the rollers on bottom, & they were alittle loose to me. NOT GOOD!! Means more Money I don't have!!!:confused2:
I haven't heard of the aluminum wheels before!!!

 

[Digdeep]

Did anyone replace the little rollers on the bottom when replacing the end idlers?? I got mine off the ground to take track off & checked the rollers on bottom, & they were alittle loose to me. NOT GOOD!! Means more Money I don't have!!!:confused2:
I haven't heard of the aluminum wheels before!!!

Do you like the life you get out of your tracks? If so, don't put aluminum wheels on the ASV. Your tracks will thank you.

 

[QwikDraw]

Did anyone replace the little rollers on the bottom when replacing the end idlers?? I got mine off the ground to take track off & checked the rollers on bottom, & they were alittle loose to me. NOT GOOD!! Means more Money I don't have!!!:confused2:
I haven't heard of the aluminum wheels before!!!

I didn't at first but when I said they just kept failing I meant the idlers first then every roller...

 

[J_J]

If you are talking about the heat from the hydraulics, you might consider another heavy duty radiator and fan assembly, and keep all the coils super clean. Are you using synthetic hyd fluid? Have you checked all the relief valves to see if they are working. A stuck relief valve could generate a lot of heat. You might use one of those infrared heat guns, and note down all the readings.

 

[tuckinlugz]

JJ it is not a hydraulic issue. A hydraulic motor turns the track and the wheels at the bottom of the track have bearings in them. Three wheels times 7 on each side. The bearings in these wheels is what we are talking about.

On another note... One of the mechanics at my local dealer said that ASV tested aluminum wheels in the beginning and they decided to use the rubber rollers for several reasons. Bair products is not selling the bearings for the Asv 100 series yet. They do have the parts for the rc50 & 60 type wheels.

I am hoping when I get my machine fixed this week it will be under 3k..... then I'll move on to the next problem!

 

[J_J]

tuckinlugz

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In this MS heat I have to stop every 20 - 30 mins to let er cool down... ERRRR

You said this, and I thought you had a heat problem with hyd.

 

[tuckinlugz]

Sorry about that I guess I didn't realize you were talking about that.

The cooling assembly that is in the asv is really big, I don't know where you could put a bigger one, or if there even is a better on available. The problem is we are turning 38 gpm with a 20 gal hydrailic tank. So every minute we cycle the entire tank 2 times. Plus the engine is running at full throttle and it is super hot outside. The fan move a ton of air and I can't imagine that theres a better one.

Maybe a second radiator and hydraulic cooler could be added.

 

[cann mulching]

Tuck what is going on with ur machine??

 

[BillWill]

Hi
I currently have a ASv RC 100, and last week the idler assembly failed on me then on saturday the other side failed as well, I believe im into it about 800.00, and was wondering how hard it is to change the rest of the idler assemblies on my own, any special tools etc? Getting good at ttaking the tracks off.

 

[jbooth]

Sorry about that I guess I didn't realize you were talking about that.

The cooling assembly that is in the asv is really big, I don't know where you could put a bigger one, or if there even is a better on available. The problem is we are turning 38 gpm with a 20 gal hydrailic tank. So every minute we cycle the entire tank 2 times. Plus the engine is running at full throttle and it is super hot outside. The fan move a ton of air and I can't imagine that theres a better one.

Maybe a second radiator and hydraulic cooler could be added.

Here is a link to a add-on cooler that mounts on top of the canopy. I need more cooling on my machine also but roof mount is out of the question for me due to the nature of the work I do. I use a hydraulic saw with 30 GPM on my Case 1845C Hi flow and have some heat issues when ambient temps are 90 degrees and above.

Turbo Saw - Hydraulic Oil Cooler for Skid Steer

 

[cann mulching]

BILL - If you have changed the idlers two times then you should have a one up on it. I don't think you will need anymore tools just more time & DOLLARS!! HAHA It gets in the pocket book quick!!!!

 

[BillWill]

The company I bought the ASV from said they will try to cut me a deal on rebuilt under carriage and tracks, was hoping he would've had a price for me by now. Patience I guess.

 

[cann mulching]

Yea TRY is the KEY word there I think!!

 

[AX MAN]

The company I bought the ASV from said they will try to cut me a deal on rebuilt under carriage and tracks, was hoping he would've had a price for me by now. Patience I guess.

Yes they my call ASV for you. ASV will say,**** NAW. They will say sorry we can't really help. I am putting this out there so maybe Buck will read it and defend his company and help you out.

 

[palmettobrush]

The pt100s dont have that problem i have almost 2000 hours on two of the and all we have changed is the drive sprockets. They sill have to original tracks on them all we do is just service them and keep on going. If the pt100s are this good i cant wait to see how the new 100g model will be and ill put them up against the fecon machine any day terex and gyrotac is the only way to go.