Undercarriage, Lower owning and operating costs – Milton CAT D5K User Manual
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Undercarriage
Lower owning and operating costs.
Undercarriage is a significant portion of a tractor’s owning and 
operating costs. Caterpillar offers two different undercarriage 
choices for lowest owning and operating costs for your 
application needs. A sealed and lubricated track (SALT) 
undercarriage is standard; SystemOne™ undercarriage is 
available as an option. Full length guarding on top of the track 
roller frame prevents abrasive material from falling down on 
moving parts.
Machine balance is the key to good grading performance. 
Greater track length and a stable platform lead to optimum 
balance, allowing you to complete jobs easier and quicker with 
the D5K than with competitive machines.
SystemOne Undercarriage
With the revolutionary SystemOne undercarriage option, 
undercarriage maintenance time and costs are greatly 
reduced, lowering your costs and helping your bottom line. 
This innovative system uses a rotating bushing design which 
increases bushing life and eliminates the need for bushing turns. 
The rotating bushing combined with long wear life sprockets 
and center tread idler, increases the life and dependability 
of the entire system. Ideal for virtually any application or 
underfoot condition, the SystemOne undercarriage also features 
significantly less vibration for a better, more comfortable ride.
Sealed and Lubricated Track (SALT) Undercarriage
The standard sealed and lubricated track (SALT) undercarriage 
is built for long life in rugged conditions. Segmented sprockets 
are easy to replace and less expensive than replacing the complete 
sprocket hub.
Choice of Track Frame Configurations
Track frames are available in extra long (XL) or low ground 
pressure (LGP) configurations. XL undercarriage provides 
increased ground contact area and flotation, superior balance 
and excellent finish grading. In addition, the LGP version also 
features a wider track shoe, increasing ground contact area for 
optimum flotation and stability on sloping and finish grading 
jobs. As an additional choice, the LGP undercarriage on the 
D5K is available with 762 mm (30 in) shoes. 
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SystemOne Cartridge
SystemOne Center Tread Idler
