Compact Track Loader Sprocket 882160010 for Takeuchi TL140

Sprocket 882160010 for Takeuchi TL140 Technical Specifications

The Role of the Drive Sprocket in the Undercarriage System

The sprocket works interdependently with other components:

• • Bottom rollers support the machine weight and guide the chain underside.
  • Top rollers (carrier rollers) keep the upper chain taut.
  • Idlers guide the front chain loop and maintain tension.
  • Track chain connects everything — the sprocket's teeth engage the chain links, so any mismatch or wear here accelerates wear across the entire system.

Why Timely Replace The Drive Sprocket is Critical

• Many international buyers overlook sprocket wear until problems escalate. Here's why proactive replacement matters:
• Prevents Chain Damage: Worn or rounded teeth cause slippage, which stretches or breaks track chains (costly to replace).
• Reduces Undercarriage Wear: A mismatched sprocket accelerates abrasion on rollers, idlers, and chain bushings- potentially shortening overall undercarriage life by 30-50%.
• Avoids Downtime& Safety Risks: Sudden slippage or derailment can halt jobs, damage equipment,or create hazards on site.
• Optimizes Costs: Replacing sprockets in pairs (one per side) when tracks are changed can save 20-40% on long-term maintenance vs. waiting for failure.

 Our Manufacturing & Factory Advantages

• Strict Raw Material Control: Only certified cast alloy steels (50Mn-equivalent grades) with full chemical/mechanical testing and traceability.
• Advanced Production: Precision casting for complex shapes and uniform structure, followed by CNC machining, induction hardening (HRC 52–58 teeth), and automated assembly lines for consistent quality.

• Rigorous Quality Inspection: Multi-stage checks — ultrasonic flaw detection post-casting, hardness/dimensional verification post-heat treatment, dynamic balance & seal testing post-assembly.

• One-Stop Supply: Full undercarriage range (rollers, idlers, chains, shoes) for Takeuchi and other brands — simplifying sourcing and ensuring compatibility.

Installation Tips

1. Lift/block machine safely.

2. Remove track chain.

3. Unbolt old sprocket (high torque).

4. Clean hub, apply anti-seize.

5. Install new sprocket, torque bolts evenly.

6. Re-tension track, test.