Track Rollers,
Idlers & Sprockets

Bottom roller, carrier roller, idler or sprocket? Here's how to tell them apart.

Roller
Positions

Four parts that work together — and wear together.

Excavator undercarriage side view labelled: sprocket, carrier roller, idler, track roller positions

Part
Identification

PartAlso CalledWhat to Send
Bottom RollerTrack RollerModel + mounting photo + single/double flange
Carrier RollerTop RollerModel + photo
IdlerFront IdlerModel + photo / measurements
SprocketDrive SprocketModel + tooth/rim photo

What Wear
Looks Like

A general reference, not a diagnosis.

Bottom Roller

Good condition excavator bottom roller
Good condition
Worn / damaged excavator bottom roller
Leaking

Carrier Roller

Good condition excavator carrier rollers
Good condition
Worn excavator carrier roller, mounted, field photo
Worn

Idler

Normal excavator idler wheel
Normal
Worn excavator idler wheel, field photo
Worn / cracked

Sprocket

Normal excavator sprocket teeth
Normal
Hooked / worn excavator sprocket teeth
Hooked / worn

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