What Cat Rubber Track Options Can I Choose From?
When you’re in need of new tracks for your machine, it’s important to know your options and find the best fit for your model and working applications.
TWO CONSIDERATIONS FOR WHEN YOU NEED NEW MACHINE TRACKS
BLOCK VS. BAR TREAD
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GENERAL DUTY VS. HEAVY DUTY
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BLOCK AND BAR TREAD?
BLOCK
- Good, durable track
- Great for a wide range of applications
- May not be the best option for snow removal
BAR
- Good all-season track
- Does very well in snow
- Low ground disturbance
- Leaves behind a good finish
- Gives the operator a better ride on hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENERAL DUTY AND HEAVY DUTY TRACKS?
The main differences between general duty and heavy duty tracks are expected service life, low or high hour operation and pricing.
The general duty rubber tracks are a parts option for customers that have lower hour accumulation and are looking to lower their owning and operating costs.
Heavy duty tracks are offered in either narrow or wide track widths and either the bar or block tread patterns. When choosing between the narrow or wide track width, consider the applications in which the machine is most often used. Is low ground pressure with better floatation required? If so, you’ll want to choose a wider track option. If the application demands the narrowest overall machine width, you may want to choose the narrow track option.
HOW DO I ORDER NEW TRACKS FOR MY CAT COMPACT TRACK LOADER?
If you know what you want and are ready to buy now, check out FoleyParts.com to order online directly. You’ll want to navigate to the rubber undercarriage section, or you can search by serial number.