“Better Built” Metal Skid Steer Tracks
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Rick Wilkey says he was shocked to find out the high cost and low quality of metal skid steer tracks when he needed them. Instead of buying from those already on the market, he sourced his own materials and used his blacksmithing skills to build his own. That was the birth of TracksPlus tracks, made with a patented heat-treating process that Wilkey says produces the hardest and strongest American-made tracks in the industry. They’re engineered with heat-treated steel weldments and are even about 50 percent lighter than other steel tracks on the market.
Wilkey’s TracksPlus tracks are made for every size wheel on nearly 20 brands of skid loaders. The 2 3/4-in. wide rails offer excellent traction and flotation, reducing ground pressure from wheels by about 50 percent. Tracks are self-cleaning and can be installed or taken off in about 15 minutes. There are no bushings on the tracks, which have 5/8-in. grade 9 shoulder bolts.
Wilkey says buyers can refer to the clearance guide, the track measurement guide, and the tire tread guide on the company’s website to find the track they need, and product assistance is available by phone. All specifications vary by machine and customers need to determine the final fit for their machine, including clearance from safety shields. Tracks aren’t recommended for non-pneumatic tires.
Tracks are delivered with full instructions and minimal assembly is needed. Some sizes may be shipped in two sections and have to be assembled before install.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Components Plus, 202 Industrial Drive, Columbus, Wisc. 53925 (www.tracksplus.com).
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“Better Built” Metal Skid Steer Tracks TIRES/WHEELS Miscellaneous Rick Wilkey says he was shocked to find out the high cost and low quality of metal skid steer tracks when he needed them Instead of buying from those already on the market he sourced his own materials and used his blacksmithing skills to build his own That was the birth of TracksPlus tracks made with a patented heat-treating process that Wilkey says produces the hardest and strongest American-made tracks in the industry They’re engineered with heat-treated steel weldments and are even about 50 percent lighter than other steel tracks on the market Wilkey’s TracksPlus tracks are made for every size wheel on nearly 20 brands of skid loaders The 2 3/4-in wide rails offer excellent traction and flotation reducing ground pressure from wheels by about 50 percent Tracks are self-cleaning and can be installed or taken off in about 15 minutes There are no bushings on the tracks which have 5/8-in grade 9 shoulder bolts Wilkey says buyers can refer to the clearance guide the track measurement guide and the tire tread guide on the company’s website to find the track they need and product assistance is available by phone All specifications vary by machine and customers need to determine the final fit for their machine including clearance from safety shields Tracks aren’t recommended for non-pneumatic tires Tracks are delivered with full instructions and minimal assembly is needed Some sizes may be shipped in two sections and have to be assembled before install Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Components Plus 202 Industrial Drive Columbus Wisc 53925 www tracksplus com
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