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Over-The-Tire “Studded” Steel Tracks
Over-the-tire steel tracks for skid loaders aren’t new, but this prototype model is fitted with welded-on steel lugs that make it perform more aggressively on snow and ice and on tree stumps in the woods.
A single 2-in. long, 1-in. dia. spiraled steel lug is welded onto each of the track’s steel pads, at one si
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Over-The-Tire “Studded” Steel Tracks TIRES/WHEELS Miscellaneous Over-the-tire steel tracks for skid loaders aren’t new but this prototype model is fitted with welded-on steel lugs that make it perform more aggressively on snow and ice and on tree stumps in the woods A single 2-in long 1-in dia spiraled steel lug is welded onto each of the track’s steel pads at one side of the pad and the other in alternating fashion “It has a more aggressive design than conventional over-the-tire steel tracks which we think will help with traction on snow and ice ” says Wendy Wilkey Tracks Plus Columbus Wis “We designed them especially for logging work where tree stumps can often cause damage to conventional over-the-tire steel tracks The studs should help the pads climb over the stumps instead of skidding sideways and getting bent up “We have 3 customers testing the tracks now to see how well they work Our studded tracks would be great for clearing out tree lines on farms ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Wendy Wilkey 202 Industrial Drive Columbus Wis 53925 ph 877 260-3178 or 920 350-0301; wwilkey@ tracksplus com; www tracksplus com
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