Comparing Regular Duty Rubber Tracks to Heavy Duty Rubber Tracks
Time and again, customers ask why they should choose a heavy duty rubber track vs. the standard, OEM tracks on their mini skid steer machines. While there are many advantages that come with the heavier duty alternative, the 2 main reasons are:
- Longer overall track life
- Less derailing issues.
Consider the following 2 photos. The photo on the left is a standard-duty track and the one on the right shows the heavy-duty version:
From a cost perspective, the standard duty track will be approximately 20% cheaper, but with that cost difference comes an additional 30% more material and the benefits of a re-engineered, heavier-duty steel forged link. Heavy Duty Rubber Track options are available for many different makes and models including Bobcat, Brokk, Boxer, Vermeer, Ditch Witch, Etc.
For more information, or if there are additional questions regarding which track is best for your application, click the link below.
