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CAT HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LONG

LIFE (HDXL) UNDERCARRIAGE

WITH DURALINK
™

EXTRA WEAR RESISTANCE. BETTER PRODUCTIVITY. LOWER OPERATING COSTS.

QUICK FACTS
& FIGURES

50
%

REDUCTION IN LINK
SCALLOPING WITH THE
UNIQUE PATENTED
“CROWN” DESIGN

20 to 40 %

LONGER LIFE
COMPARED TO
COMPETITION
Caterpillar has introduced in 2020 a brand new patented undercarriage design: CAT Heavy Duty Extra
Long Life (HDXL) with Duralink™, offering a maximum durability in the toughest conditions, extended

20 wear life and lower cost per hour compared to competitive solutions. Other brands may offer a lower
%
price, taller links and still claim to deliver the same quality as Cat genuine parts. Not quite.
SAVINGS IN
OPERATING COSTS
Links contact track rollers and idlers, inevitably INCREASED DURABILITY, LONGER LIFE
leading to wear and scalloping. Taller links from
the competition can increase scalloping. • Enhanced pins and bushing retention
• XL coating increasing seal life and oil retention
Indeed adding extra material without increasing • Extra heat treatment
scallop resistance generates wear, vibration, • Upgraded linkage eliminating cracking and spalling
component damage and ultimately premature
replacement of the undercarriage. HDXL undercarriage is now available on all D9
to D11 dozers. Please contact your nearest JA
Caterpillar innovated by conducting several Delmas representation for more information.
enhancement on the link design, for an increased
durability in high abrasion, high impact environment: As always JA Delmas can also perform CTS
Pro or pins & bushing turns to monitor and help
“CROWNED” DURALINK™ you get the best out of your equipment. ■

7mm crown Curved design adding 2 to 7 mm extra wear material Undercarriage scallop wear comparison
on the top of the link, delivering:
10
6 Cat HDXL with Duralink ™
®
• 50% extra scallop resistance (see graph provided) 5
• Smoother ride through rollers and idlers 0 0 non-Cat undercarriage
• Increased sealability after bushing turns 0
• Redesigned nut seat windows to strengthen link retention -5 -6
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