Loose tracks derail. Over-tight tracks cook idlers and stretch the carcass early. On a Bobcat T650 compact track loader, tension is a daily jobsite habit — not a once-a-year dealer ritual.
What “right” feels like (field check)
- Park on level ground, lower the loader arms, and shut down per the machine manual.
- Clean packed mud out of the undercarriage — mud reads like a tight track and hides sag.
- Look along the top span between front idler and rear drive: modest sag, not dragging rollers, not a bowstring.
- Compare left and right. Uneven tension invites derailments on grades and pivots.
Use the tension procedure in your Bobcat T650 operation & maintenance manual for the serial range. We do not invent grease-fitting counts, torque values, or OEM procedure steps.
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Common tension mistakes
- Too loose: track walks off on side slopes and jumps sprocket teeth.
- Too tight: premature roller/idler wear and higher fuel load.
- Ignoring worn sprockets: hooked teeth eat a new belt regardless of tension.
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