Top 5 Excavator Undercarriage Parts Manufacturers in the World

In the field of construction machinery, excavators can be said to be one of the most indispensable core equipment. Among the entire system of an excavator, undercarriage parts are often overlooked, but they are the foundation of the stability, durability and operating efficiency of the whole machine. The undercarriage parts cover components such as chain rails, drive wheels, guide wheels, supporting wheels, and sprocket wheels, and are the most direct link between the power system and the ground. Once the quality of the undercarriage parts is not up to standard, the performance of the entire excavator will be greatly reduced, and in severe cases it may even cause downtime and affect the construction period.

Globally, the strength of undercarriage parts manufacturers varies significantly. Choosing a trustworthy manufacturer is not just choosing a set of products, but also choosing stable construction efficiency and equipment life guarantee. GFM will take you to an in-depth understanding of the world’s top five excavator undercarriage parts manufacturers, and combine practical skills and purchasing suggestions to help you make a wise choice among many brands.

How to judge whether an undercarriage parts manufacturer is excellent?

To measure whether an excavator parts manufacturer has “top level”, it is not to see how loud its advertising slogan is, but to examine it from the following five dimensions:

Technical strength: whether it has independent research and development capabilities, whether it uses advanced CNC processing equipment and heat treatment processes, and whether it has mastered precision manufacturing technology.

Product line completeness: whether it covers a variety of models (such as CAT, KOMATSU, VOLVO, etc.) and a variety of parts (chain rails, drive wheels, sprocket wheels, etc.).

Manufacturing equipment and quality control system: whether an automated and standardized process and quality traceability system have been established.

After-sales service capabilities: whether it can provide on-site technical support, timely response replacement services, and service policies during the warranty period.

Global influence and export capabilities: whether it has exported to mainstream markets such as Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and has received praise and cooperation from local customers.

During the evaluation process, one should not only stay at the product price or surface publicity, but also conduct in-depth field inspections of production plants, process flows, and third-party evaluation reports.

Introduction to the world’s top five excavator undercarriage manufacturers

ITM (Italy)

As one of the pioneers of the global undercarriage system industry, ITM (founded in the 1950s) has more than 70 years of technology accumulation. It has production bases in Europe, Asia and America, focusing on undercarriage system solutions for high-end crawler equipment. ITM’s greatest advantage lies in its modular design concept, gear heat treatment precision control technology and heavy-duty undercarriage parts development capabilities for large mining machinery.

Representative product features: large-size chain track plates with a wear life of more than 6,000 hours; automatic lubrication system can extend the service life of the pin shaft; patented structure can effectively reduce dust from entering the loss system.

Berco (Germany)

Berco is a long-established German engineering machinery manufacturing company, and its undercarriage parts manufacturing experience can be traced back to the 1920s. Berco products are known for high-precision processing and are designated supporting brands for many global OEMs (such as CAT and VOLVO). They are the first to use induction hardening + shot peening strengthening combined technology in undercarriage parts, greatly improving the fatigue life of parts.

Technical advantages: In terms of the impact resistance life of the pin shaft, Berco’s average life is 25% higher than the industry standard; its rail link structure adopts closed hydraulic press-fit assembly to minimize loosening.

VemaTrack (Netherlands)

VemaTrack focuses on the replacement and aftermarket of the excavator and bulldozer undercarriage parts market. Its products are cost-effective and its inventory system is global, suitable for rapid replacement projects. Headquartered in the Netherlands, they have expanded rapidly in the Southeast Asian and South American markets in recent years.

Advantages and characteristics: Establish a close cooperation network with local dealers to ensure fast delivery cycle; provide a model adaptation database to help customers quickly select models; mostly use reinforced steel materials to improve wear resistance.

Trek (USA)

Originated in the United States, Trek is a professional undercarriage parts company with both engineering capabilities and brand services, especially in North American and Australian engineering projects. Its strength lies in the development of special undercarriage structural parts for various harsh construction environments (such as mines, wetlands, and high temperatures).

Technical features: Its special thermal spraying treatment can extend the corrosion resistance of the chain link by 35%; lightweight steel alloys can be selected in customized products to reduce the load of the whole machine.

GFM (China)

GFM is a Chinese undercarriage parts manufacturer that has risen rapidly in recent years. It is committed to providing cost-effective and customizable undercarriage parts solutions for global engineering machinery customers. Its factory is located in the Chinese engineering machinery manufacturing cluster area and has advanced equipment such as fully automatic forging production lines, CNC machining centers, and cryogenic treatment systems.

Core advantages:

• Strong OEM/ODM capabilities: can be quickly customized according to customer drawings.
• Rich supporting facilities: supports models such as Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu, Kobelco, and Doosan.
• Stable exports: products are exported to Southeast Asia, Russia, and South America, with a high return rate.
• Flexible services: provide one-stop services such as product adaptation recommendations, technical docking, and on-site training.

How to choose a undercarriage parts brand that suits you?

When choosing a undercarriage brand, you should not only look at “who is the big brand”, but should make the following five-step judgment based on the characteristics of your own project, budget and construction requirements:

Confirm the model and parameter adaptation: First confirm whether the excavator model, undercarriage size, and connection hole spacing are consistent with the brand standard.

Check the material process: Pay attention to whether the product uses high-wear-resistant materials such as manganese steel and alloy steel, and whether the heat treatment is uniform.

Evaluate the brand delivery time and after-sales response: Especially when the project is urgent, whether it can provide fast delivery and on-site replacement support is crucial.

Reference to peer reputation: Peer construction unit feedback is often more real than advertising.

Give priority to manufacturers that provide customized services: Especially for non-standard models, customization means greater flexibility and security.

How to match the best undercarriage for your excavator

How to choose the most suitable undercarriage for the excavator. This is by no means “the more expensive the better” or “the bigger the brand, the better”, but a decision-making process based on scientific evaluation and precise matching. Follow these practical steps:

Step 1: In-depth analysis of the working conditions

Type of ground:

Soft/wet ground: Wide track shoes are preferred to reduce ground contact pressure. Wetland track shoes are ideal. Sealed and lubricated tracks have obvious advantages in such conditions where impurities are easily introduced. Consider a three-rib design to increase grip.

Ordinary earthwork/mixed ground: Standard width double-ribbed track shoes are the most commonly used and balanced choice. Sealed and lubricated tracks can significantly extend life.

Rocky/rough/extremely abrasive: Rocky track shoes are a must. Heavy-duty chain links and rollers/sprocket wheels are essential. Unsealed tracks are sometimes preferred, but require extremely high lubrication management. Guards for guide wheels and rollers should be considered.

Paved roads/urban conditions: Consider rubber tracks or add rubber track pads to steel tracks. Choose an undercarriage design that can effectively reduce vibration transmission to protect the road surface and machine structure.

Working intensity and load:

High impact/heavy load: You must choose the heavy or extra-heavy undercarriage configuration recommended by the manufacturer. Focus on the impact toughness and fatigue strength of the track link and pin bushing. Caterpillar and Liebherr have outstanding advantages in such working conditions.

Medium/general earthmoving operations: Standard configuration is usually sufficient. Standard or reinforced undercarriage parts of Komatsu, Volvo, and Doosan Bobcat are reliable choices.

Environmental factors:

Corrosive environment: Ask the supplier whether they provide undercarriage parts with special anti-corrosion coatings or treatments. Stainless steel parts are too expensive, and coating is a more realistic solution.

Extreme cold/extreme heat: Confirm that rubber seals and grease can adapt to extreme temperature ranges. Choose products with good reputation and clearly marked applicable temperature zones.

Equipment model and tonnage: Strictly match the applicable model and tonnage range specified by the manufacturer. Never “over-configure” an extra-heavy undercarriage for a small machine, and never “downgrade” the undercarriage for a large machine.

Step 2: Accurately define demand priorities

Longest service life: Harsh working conditions, extremely high equipment utilization, and difficulty in frequent downtime? Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Liebherr are the first choice. The initial investment is high, but the unit hourly cost may be the lowest.

Best cost-effectiveness: Medium working conditions, limited budget but still need to be reliable? The standard configurations of Doosan Bobcat, Komatsu/Volvo/Carter are the focus of investigation. Find a balance point.

Pursuit of fuel efficiency and environmental protection: Sensitive to operating costs and concerned about carbon emissions? The technical direction of Volvo and Komatsu is worth paying attention to. Lightweight design is the key.

Professional response to extreme working conditions: Focus on mines and large-scale demolition? Liebherr and Caterpillar’s heavy/super-heavy solutions are professional choices.

Practical skills and common misunderstandings in undercarriage parts procurement

In actual procurement, many procurement personnel are prone to the following misunderstandings:

Only compare price instead of durability: Although low-priced products save budget, if they wear out after a few months, the overall cost of use is higher.

Ignore installation adaptation issues: The connection designs of different brands are slightly different. Once there is a deviation, it will lead to the inability to install on site.

Not paying attention to technical support capabilities: Without subsequent technical guidance, users are prone to make mistakes when replacing and installing, causing equipment damage.

Suggested tips include:

• Request samples or material inspection reports before purchasing.
• Request manufacturers to provide matching installation videos or operation manuals.
• Establish long-term and stable cooperation with manufacturers to ensure timely after-sales service.

The power of an excellent excavator comes not only from the roar of the engine and the surge of hydraulics, but also from the strong, reliable and efficient undercarriage walking system. It is like the “legs” and “backbone” of the machine, carrying all loads, resolving thousands of impacts, and converting power into forward steps. In-depth understanding of the selection wisdom from precise matching of working conditions, to rigorous and scientific maintenance procedures, and to proactively embrace the future wave of intelligence, new materials and sustainability.

Remember, every precise adjustment of the track tension, every drop of grease injected according to the standard, and every operation to avoid sharp turns are accumulating the “credit” of reliable operation of the equipment and extending the golden life of this steel partner.

The strong undercarriage is the silent promise of GFM excavator parts factory for efficient, durable and reliable operation. Investing in this, researching here, and maintaining here, every part of GFM will move towards a broader future with a more stable pace, leaving a solid and excellent mark on the customer’s construction site.