Hunter Valley Tracks

13/10/2026

TRACK TALK TUESDAY: What are bogie pad shims used for?

Small component. Important job.

In this week’s video, the HVT team explains how shims are used to achieve the correct idler heights.

At Hunter Valley Tracks, we keep a range of shim kits in stock and ready to ship—helping customers avoid unnecessary delays and keep maintenance and repairs moving.

Need shim kits for your D10 or D11? Contact our team with your machine details and requirements, and we’ll help you find the right kit.

Did you know what bogie pad shims were used for before watching this video? Let us know below!

06/10/2026

TRACK TALK TUESDAY: When should you complete a pin and bush turn?

In this week’s video, Mick talks us through the key indicators to watch on D10 and D11 tracks—and why getting the timing right matters.

As a Rule, it’s time to perform a P&B turn when one of the following occurs:

▪️ When the link height reaches 60% wear, after turn tracks can then run to120% link wear.
▪️ A shoe height of 45-50mm is the ideal time to relug back to original height.
▪️ For a D10, 6,500hrs is ideal but not more than 7000hrs otherwise the risk of excessive bush end wear for a post turn seal become too great.
▪️ For a D11, 7,500hrs is ideal but not more than 8000hrs otherwise the risk of excessive bush end wear for a post turn seal become too great.

Every machine and working environment is different, so regular inspections and accurate wear measurements are essential. Completing a pin and bush turn at the right stage wil help extend track life, improve reliability and maximise the value of your undercarriage components.

Have a question about pin and bush turns or undercarriage wear?
Give the Hunter Valley Tracks team a call or leave your question below—we may answer it in our next Track Talk Tuesday!

01/10/2026

Another busy week in the Hunter Valley Tracks workshop!

Our team has been working through the repair and rebuild of a complete set of track frames, taking each assembly through the process step by step.

The track frames are carefully pulled apart so the individual components can be cleaned and inspected. This allows our team to assess wear, identify any damaged or unserviceable parts and determine exactly what is required before the rebuild moves forward.

Once the necessary repairs and component replacements have been completed, everything is carefully fitted and pressed back together. Attention to detail at every stage is important to ensure the finished track frames are reliable, correctly assembled and ready to return to work.

Track and undercarriage rebuilds aren’t simply about replacing worn parts. They’re about making informed repair decisions, completing the work correctly and helping customers achieve the maximum possible life from their equipment.

It’s another great example of the experience, precision and teamwork that goes into every job completed at our Rutherford workshop.

Need help with track or undercarriage inspections, repairs or rebuilds?
Contact the Hunter Valley Tracks team to discuss your equipment.

22/09/2026

A closer look inside the Hunter Valley Tracks workshop.

What may look like steel, sparks and machinery is really a team working behind the scenes to keep mining and civil equipment moving.

Every inspection, repair and rebuild is completed with careful attention to detail—because the work done here can make a real difference out in the field. From identifying wear to repairing and rebuilding undercarriage components, the goal is always the same: quality work, reliable performance and maximum undercarriage life.

This is just a small glimpse of what happens each day at our Rutherford workshop.

📍 Hunter Valley Tracks
Rutherford, NSW
Undercarriage inspections, repairs, rebuilds and asset wear management.

01/09/2026

At HVT we are looking for a Store/Internal salesperson. The role will be full time and will involve answering the phone, quoting civil undercarriage unloading trucks and managing stock levels.

A basic knowledge of outlook, word, excel and excavators is expected. A forklift license would be nice.

In the first instance please send your resume to [email protected]

01/09/2026

The HVT team are looking for a company or person to assist with social media content creation. The role will involve coming to our Rutherford workshop weekly to take photo's and create posts for FB and Linkedin. I suspect it would take around 4hrs a week.

Please contact Michael at [email protected] or 0422182577.

01/09/2026

This week at Hunter Valley Tracks it's all go!!
Corey has the Relugging Machine pumping out some refurbed 32" D11 SES shoes.
James has all the parts preped for a D11 Track to start going back together and out in the Boily bay Ethan is just finishing off adding a wear package to some D10 pusharms.

For all your Track, Track Frame, Blade and Pusharm rebuilds give the HVT team a call.

30/06/2026

Every frame that comes through our workshop is stripped, inspected, repaired, rebuilt and quality checked to ensure it meets the highest standards before returning to site.

Using OEM rebuild practices and quality components, our team takes pride in delivering rebuilds that stand up to the toughest mining environments.

This one is now ready to get back where it belongs.

29/06/2026

As our business continues to grow, so does the responsibility of the people leading it.

Recently we handed over keys to a new vehicle to our Workshop Manager.

We want to recognise the critical role Matt plays in keeping our team operating safely, efficiently and to the standard our clients know and expect.

Congratulations mate, and thank you for the commitment, hard work and dedication you bring to the team every day.

24/06/2026

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