Catdaddi
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Can you install a master link like a dozer (gator) on an excavator?
That's why excavators have pressed-pin master links rather than a croc joint. The wider the shoe, the worse the job of trying to keep the master link bolts tight.Its a lot of stress on them, the wider the pad the worse it is.
I've never seen a split master on a lubed chain, always on SALT chain. Also never seen SALT chain on an excavator so it may take some research to find something off a dozer that matches up. Best bet is to call your local aftermarket u/c supplier. They will have specs on your chain and should be able to tell you if they can make it happen. Just for clarity, why do you want a split master on an excavator? Do you remove the track a lot?