Over The Tire Tracks - Skid Steer
If you need the versatility of tracks for your skid steer with tires then OTT tracks are right for you.
Over the tire skid steer tracks can allow you to work in conditions and terrains that would otherwise be impossible or dangerous
Rubber tracks for skid steers increase the surface area on the ground giving you more traction. This makes it easier for you to operate your loader on soft ground, snow and ice. Another benefit of the higher surface area is less compaction and damage on lawns and in cultivated areas.
Steel tracks for skid steer can help your tires get a better bite on the ground when you need more traction on wet, slippery slopes or soft ground.
Ever wondered about the pros and cons ofskid steer wheels vs tracks? Check out our blog to learn more.
Pros for Skid Steer OTT Tracks
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Enhanced Versatility: Over-the-tire tracks add versatility to your skid steer by allowing it to operate in mud, snow, gravel, and many other types of surfaces that are difficult for wheeled steers.
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Improved Traction: The aggressive tread patterns and self-cleaning capabilities, allow you to slip less and get more work done.
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Easy Installation: Quick installation means you can switch between tires and tracks maximizing uptime and productivity on the job site. Needing two people at most for installation
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Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials like reinforced rubber compounds or heavy-duty steel components, skid steer tire tracks are built to withstand consistent daily use, this should ensure long-lasting durability and reliability. Replaceable rubber pads guarantee that once your tracks do eventually wear down they can be swapped out rather than replacing the entire track. Steel tracks however do not allow for this same feature.
- Cost-Effective Solution: While there is an initial investment, OTT tracks for skid steer offer long-term cost savings by reducing maintenance and replacement costs, ultimately saving you money in the long-term.
Rubber Over the Tire Tracks
If you are working primarily on sensitive ground such as lawns during landscaping projects, rubber over the tire tracks may be a good way to reduce damage to the ground.
Rubber over the tire tracks give your skid steer a larger footprint and provide some degree of “floatation”. This can dramatically increase traction in soft and wet conditions.
Non-marking pads are available to keep dark scuff marks on the pavement to a minimum.
The rubber pads on the tracks are replaceable, ensuring you always have the support and traction you need.
Steel Over The Tire Tracks
Over the tires tracks can be built with a steel alloy rather than rubber. The steel alloy is bar shaped and attached in rows. This design is meant to create more traction than rubber pad over the tire tracks.
Although steel over the tire tracks will cause more damage to the ground, they can drastically increase traction when working on slopes, ice, snow, wet grass and mud. The McLaren Diamond Tracks are ideal to be used asskid steer snow tracks
A potential draw back to steel over the tire tracks is that they offer less protection to the tires themselves than rubber tracks.
Do I need a spacer kit?
You must ensure that you have about 3” of spacing around your tires in order to accommodate over the tire tracks.
Be sure to measure entirely around the tire including from the inside of the tire to the body, engine cowling, boom stop/arm guards and attachments.
If you do not have the required spacing, you may require a spacer kit to be installed. These can be purchased with your over-the-tire tracks.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations and contact us if you need help.
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