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Repurpose Dozer steel tracks

headrc

headrc

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I replaced my dozer tracks a year ago with the advice of many fine folks here. So now the question is, are there any ideas of repurposing the old tracks and sprockets? Of course I could just scrap them but if there are some smart ideas of repurposing hem I would like to hear them. Thanks again. RH
 
Huntoon

Huntoon

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My father-in-law welded the chains together to be a mailbox post
 
clintm

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the pad's make great wear block's on buckets and such
 
headrc

headrc

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Interesting ideas, although I keep trying to think of something more utilitarian for them. The wear blocks idea is interesting though. I wonder if a sprocket could be used for rotating welding table.
 
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lantraxco

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Just wait for scrap prices to go up and recycle them. Scrap dealers love them, they're very desirable. Used to run the undercarriage show at a Deere dealer, we had three scrap outfits drooling over us, all we had to do was call them when the bin was half full.
 
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Birken Vogt

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headrc said:
Interesting ideas, although I keep trying to think of something more utilitarian for them. The wear blocks idea is interesting though. I wonder if a sprocket could be used for rotating welding table.
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If you have a really big paper threatening to blow away in the wind....
 
aog_allen

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Upside down they make a great "curb" to park against or standing them on their side in a "U" shape makes for a great permanent loading ramp.
 
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