| Polytraxx Skid Steer Urethane Tracks - 10"
The price listed is for our standard 10" Urethane tracks designed for skid steer machines with 10 x 16.5" tires. Your actual tread width can vary between 9" to 10".
You need to verify your actual tread width before ordering any tracks. You should also measure the distance between the sidewall of your tire and the frame. You should have 3" of clearance to be sure that the tracks will not contact the frame during tight turns. If you do not have 3" of clearance, check your wheels to see if you cannot turn them around. Many skid steer machines now have reversible rims that are off-set to allow you to add tracks without needing spacers.
If you do not have reversible off-set rims, then you will need to purchase spacers. These are available as an option on this page. Count the lugs on your wheels to be sure that you order the right spacers. Most machines use 8 bolt wheels while some older machines use 6 bolt.
NOTE: Another thing to look for is boom clearance. We have no way of knowing if you have exactly the right amount of clearance because of factors such as the height of your tires, the type of tread and the sidewall height. This is something you will need to check as well and be responsible for. Make sure that when you put the boom all of the way down you have 2" of clearance around the boom. If you do not, you may still need spacers to give you enough clearance or a boom stop to keep the boom from coming all of the way down.
Boom stops are inexpensive, but they do create another problem. If you stop the boom from coming all of the way down, your bucket does not hit the ground flat which makes it hard to grade smoothly. The bucket usually has a strip on the front and rear that you run flush to the ground when grading. This makes your grading smoother and more accurate. Tracks and boom stops mess with this layout by raising the machine and boom up. You need to be aware of this as no track solution is absolutely perfect. If other dealers are not telling you this, it is because they want the sale without regards to what you really need. We try to pass on information here in the hopes you will still use our products but be much more informed.
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