How to Accurately Measure Rubber Tracks

Choosing the correct rubber track for your heavy duty construction equipment can make a world of difference when it comes to your machine’s performance. It is crucial to know what tire is right for your specific equipment and the conditions in which you will be working to get the most out of your investment. Measuring the rubber tracks to get the right fit for your needs is vital and often detail oriented. But there are companies and suppliers who can walk you through the procedure and ensure that you are getting the rubber tracks you need.

Track Specifications

There are three basic elements that you are dealing with when considering rubber tracks. The measurements and variables of these factors will affect the performance of your tire and also determine the grade and durability of the tire. These three factors are: 1. Track Width. This measurement is typically done in millimeters. 2. Pitch Length. This measurement is taken from the center of one link and extends to the center of the next link and is also typically done using millimeters. 3. The total number of lengths that are present on the entire length of the track. Once these measurements have been established, you simply place them together to establish the measurement for the track that you need: Width x Pitch x Link# = measurement. Some machines are capable of using a variety of sizes depending on the conditions and the needs of the customer. The most common machines using premium rubber tracking include bulldozers, farming equipment, or skid steer loaders. A typical measurement for equipment of this kind would be 450 x 84 x 56 for a Bobcat T300.

What to Look For In a Rubber Track

The best materials will consistently make the best products and rubber tracks are no different. Optimal rubber and manufacturing equipment will be puncture resistant and designed with a long life-span in mind. Personally, we use Trojan products that we know for a fact have constantly tested their products to ensure they’re the most durable rubber tracks in the business. Other trusted brand names are available including CAT, ASV, and a large variety of other construction or excavator tracks. Regardless which manufacturer you use, you should always make sure they only use the highest quality rubber that has ideally been extensively tested for resilience like ours.

Rubber Track Suppliers

Most rubber tracks suppliers can often be found online and tapped for assistance in track measurement and recommendations for certain conditions and equipment. Rubber tracks undergo heavy duty abuse and unfortunately break or become inefficient due to wear. When this happens we encourage you to contact us to help you examine your options and deliver quality parts to help you get the job done fast. We have close to 100 years of experience helping customers get the right products for the best price and even offer free shipping on any in-store product. Our skilled and qualified staff is always available for any advice or consultation to help you make the best decision possible. If you already have a good idea what you’re looking for, our rubber tracks can be selected online by brand and model to make the shopping experience fast and easy. We would recommend browsing tracks by machine type here for added convenience. Models to choose from include:

• Airman
• Bobcat
• Case
• CAT
• Ditch Witch
• Gehl
• Hitachi
• John Deere
• Kobelco
• Kubota
• New Holland
• Takeuchi
• Komatsu
• Vermeer
• Yanmar

With over one thousand different products to choose from, you’re sure to find the best tracks for your needs. For any help measuring your rubber tracks or determining which size is best for your machine, we encourage you to contact us for help before making a potentially expensive mistake. If you’re looking for something other than rubber tracks we also provide mining tires, forklift tires, or wheel loader tires, as well as hundreds of other industrial tire and wheel products.