What are excavator tracks called?

Expert Answer

Excavator tracks are usually called track chains, tracks, or undercarriage tracks, depending on the part you mean. On crawler excavators, the full ground-contact assembly is often referred to as the track or track group, while the moving chain inside it is the track chain.

In practical terms, people may also use track shoes for the individual plates, idlers and rollers for the support wheels, and sprockets for the drive component that moves the chain. If you are asking because you need replacement parts, VANROCK supplies undercarriage components for excavators and other tracked machines, including track chains, track shoes, rollers, idlers, sprockets, rubber tracks, rubber pads, and track bolts and nuts.

A common point of confusion is the word “tracks” itself: some searchers mean the complete steel or rubber running system, while others mean only the chain section. If you are identifying parts for service or ordering, check the machine model, track type, and measurements before requesting a quote. VANROCK sells exclusively through an appointed dealer network, and pricing is quoted on request.

Answered by VANROCK specialists · Published 11/8/2026