The Story Behind the Innovation
How a real-world problem led to a patented solution
Turning Tears Up Ground and Wears Out Equipment
Mini excavators are essential for construction, landscaping, and utility work. But every time they need to turn, traditional track systems tear up grass, damage pavement, and destroy delicate surfaces—costing contractors time, money, and client relationships.
Worse, the constant grinding and pivoting on tracks causes massive wear and tear on the undercarriage, leading to expensive repairs and shortened equipment life. The industry desperately needed a way to turn without the damage.
A Revolutionary Pivot System
The Excavator Foot is a patented pivot system that allows mini excavators to turn in place without damaging the ground beneath them. By creating a smooth, controlled rotation point, it eliminates the grinding, tearing action of traditional track turning.
The result? Operators can work on lawns, finished pavement, and delicate surfaces without leaving a mark. Equipment lasts longer with dramatically reduced track and undercarriage wear. Jobs get done faster, safer, and with happier clients.
Bringing Innovation to Market
The Excavator Foot represents more than just a product—it's part of a broader commitment to solving real-world problems through thoughtful engineering and innovation.
As featured in my book and across my body of work, this project exemplifies the "Fourth Gen Formula" approach: identifying genuine needs, developing practical solutions, and pursuing paths to bring them to those who can benefit most.
My goal is to license this technology to Caterpillar or other major manufacturers who can integrate it into their product lines, making it accessible to contractors, landscapers, and operators worldwide.
About the Inventor
Hi, I'm Kable Record—an entrepreneur, author, and innovator focused on building systems and solutions that create lasting value. The Excavator Foot is one of several projects I've developed to address real problems with practical, engineered solutions.
Beyond this innovation, I'm the creator of OSQR, an AI operating system for capability, and author of the Fourth Gen Formula, a framework for generational wealth-building.