So, my take away is... Rubber will wear faster (especially in rough environments), is easier on the ground surface (hard or soft), and rides smoother over hard obstacles. Steel is way more durable (especially in brush), and is slightly better for traction. That sound right to you? What's your preference for a surface like your field?
Pretty much! The steel also adds about 400 lbs, so if you're operating on hillsides and having that extra weight is important, steel is better. In normal conditions, we suggest just sticking with the rubber tracks. If you have a need for steel tracks, we suggest them.
With rubber tracks, the sprocket may experience less wear compared to steel tracks because rubber tracks are generally lighter and exert less stress on the undercarriage components. The constant engagement of steel tracks with the sprocket teeth can cause wear over time, especially in demanding operating conditions or when the tracks are not adequately lubricated.
I will take steel any day over rubber because I am sick of the rubber tracks stretching and coming off the sprockets in rocky ground. The ideal would be steel tracks with rubber pads.
So, my take away is...
Rubber will wear faster (especially in rough environments), is easier on the ground surface (hard or soft), and rides smoother over hard obstacles.
Steel is way more durable (especially in brush), and is slightly better for traction.
That sound right to you? What's your preference for a surface like your field?
Pretty much! The steel also adds about 400 lbs, so if you're operating on hillsides and having that extra weight is important, steel is better. In normal conditions, we suggest just sticking with the rubber tracks. If you have a need for steel tracks, we suggest them.
Is the steel track hard on concrete floor? How do you think about putting the bolt-on rubbers to the steel track?
We do offer bolt on pads for our larger machines and they seem to work well, they do get torn up on some style loading ramps
Great video, sorry if I missed it, what is the price difference? I didn't know steel tracks were available. Thanks again.
Steel tracks on our gas units cost $1,195 and on the smaller diesel units they cost $1,295.
Is there any noticeable difference in wear and tear on the drive sprockets, rollers, etc with the steel tracks?
With rubber tracks, the sprocket may experience less wear compared to steel tracks because rubber tracks are generally lighter and exert less stress on the undercarriage components. The constant engagement of steel tracks with the sprocket teeth can cause wear over time, especially in demanding operating conditions or when the tracks are not adequately lubricated.
Is there no difference besides the tracks themselves? As in are all wheels and sprockets the same when running steel and rubber?
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I will take steel any day over rubber because I am sick of the rubber tracks stretching and coming off the sprockets in rocky ground. The ideal would be steel tracks with rubber pads.
both rip the grass up by the looks of it ... cheeeeewwww