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Where to buy Berco chain?

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3 years 5 months ago #227722 by neil
Hi, I want to buy some new D2 rails for my 5U. I'm in Western NY and would like to know where to buy it. I know there are dealers online but I'm wondering if that's the best option vs. a local dealer whose neck I can wring when they get the order wrong : ) If there is a reputable online dealer, please let me know. The other thing is that my 5U uses 33 link rails vs. older tractors that use 30 links. Would your vendor be familiar enough to know the difference? : )
Related question - do these guys also sell sprocket rings and idlers? I have a set of D3 rollers for it and am contemplating changing the sprocket rings to D3 and would therefore want D3 width idlers.__PRESENT

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Neil

Pittsford, NY

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3 years 5 months ago #227723 by juiceman
Replied by juiceman on topic Where to buy Berco chain?
No answer to your question Neil, but I thought you owned a new set of chains via California way?
Can’t wait to see your D2 completed. JM

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3 years 5 months ago #227727 by Deas Plant.

You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

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3 years 5 months ago #227730 by Mike Meyer
Neil, those D2 tracks on fleabay in the UK are cheap buying, it shouldn't cost too much to get them shipped to the east coast

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3 years 5 months ago #227737 by Rome K/G
Replied by Rome K/G on topic Where to buy Berco chain?
Try the nearest Dressta [IH] Komatsu dealer, they carry Berco.

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3 years 5 months ago #227742 by neil
Replied by neil on topic Where to buy Berco chain?
Very good everyone, thanks for the info. Would anyone know the diameter of D3 idlers? If I go with D3 chain to match my rollers, I'll want at least the right width idler and if a D3 idler is close to a D2 idler (23 inch or thereabouts for the large idler) I could bolt those on. JM, those rails from CA are for the 3J, which does take 30 link chains.

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Neil

Pittsford, NY

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3 years 5 months ago - 3 years 5 months ago #227747 by edb
Replied by edb on topic Where to buy Berco chain?
Hi Neil,
hopefully I am smart enough to add this PDF of the Custom Track Service Hand Book, 16th Edition, 2007, Form Number :- PEKP9400-04.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
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3 years 5 months ago #227753 by neil
Replied by neil on topic Where to buy Berco chain?
Worked a treat, thanks Eddie! I see a reference to a D3NC, which has the same inside and outside spreads as the D2 - I'm not familiar with the NC designation - do you know what that refers to? And for the other D3s (original, B, C) it looks like the inside spread is the same as the D2 (2.38) and the outside spread is 04 larger at 4.74. Based on that, I would have some "overhang" which I initially thought wouldn't be an issue, but then after some wear set in, a ridge would end up on the rail surfaces and the chain could start running off-center. What do you think? If I could get a hold of the chain that fitted the D3 NC, then it's a perfect fit for existing D2 idlers, but if I go with the D3(original, B, C) chain, then I'd want to upgrade my idlers. I already have a set of D3 rollers so that part's done, and I could continue to use my existing sprocket rims. Thoughts?

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Neil

Pittsford, NY

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3 years 5 months ago - 3 years 5 months ago #227769 by Mike Meyer
I think the NC refers to "Non Current", meaning no longer serviced, or it's been upgraded, but I'm usually wrong.......
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3 years 5 months ago #227802 by dpendzic
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Neil--just got a quote on a set of rails for my 941b--it was from Tracksnteeth,inc--and the shipping was $175--they sy they have 60 locations in the US that they ship from and one appears to be Canadian Niagara Falls

D2, D3, D4, D6, 941B, Cat 15
Hancock Ma and Moriches NY

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