wheel tracks

[coxy]

for skidder has anyone run them is the price justifiable compared to tire chains  how are the to keep tight  I asked a few people about them at the show today and they wasn't sure if they made them for a 24.5 tire  

[Skeans1]

for skidder has anyone run them is the price justifiable compared to tire chains  how are the to keep tight  I asked a few people about them at the show today and they wasn't sure if they made them for a 24.5 tire  

They should make them for that size since some of the smaller harvesters had that size on the rear. Tightening them is done with what looks like a ratcheting chain binder, your traction is better as well as your wear on the tire will be less. 

[Riwaka]

I only know from a few years  back when the swedish made tracks had their links wearing, so clark in scotland made a replacement link for the swedish tracks. Clark make their own tracks?

Welcome | Clark Tracks
http://www.west-trak.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Forestry-Tyre-Tracks-user-guide-low-res-2.pdf

A bit of a user guide - tire shape, tire pressures, some track designs cannot be used in some conditions, hydraulic tensioners, 24.5 tires etc


Startpage | Eco-Tracks
(probably lifted their game with competition)

[barbender]

We use to have a skidder with a set on it. I never ran it, but guys that did said it rode rough and had almost too much traction, if you can believe it😁 They said if the skid snagged a stump, instead of spinning the nose would just go straight up in the air. All of our skidders just have chains now...

[quilbilly]

A local logger has a 525 with a set and he loves em. Says they're better than chains, great grip and don't tear up the ground.

[coxy]

thanks for the info guys 

[pinger316]

Olofsfors (eco-track) I know makes a wheel track for that tire.  CJ's Logging is a dealer for them.  Wouldn't hurt giving those guys a shout.

[mstahl]

Anybody know where to buy tire tracks, ie Clark's, Olofsfors, on the US or Canadian west coast? I have a set on our JD1270 harvester and I am looking for tracks to replace chains on our skidders.

[Riwaka]

Olofors have been  direct sales. You would need to send pictures of the terrain/ slope readings, soil measurements through the year, weather temperatures etc to get the track that is a good match. Usually some compromises or take the tracks off in the dry times etc.  



Olofors Brantford Canada (also Tigercat's home)

The group | Olofsfors


Wallingfords Maine

North America - Wallingfords inc | Clark Tracks

[Skeans1]

Anybody know where to buy tire tracks, ie Clark's, Olofsfors, on the US or Canadian west coast? I have a set on our JD1270 harvester and I am looking for tracks to replace chains on our skidders.

Another option is Pewag they do chains as well as tracks.

[Riwaka]

Illinois USA HQ? for pewag

pewag forestry track and traction chains

[JDMoore]

Hi There,

My name is J.D. Moore I work for Olofsfors Inc.

I would be happy to help answer and questions regarding wheel tracks you may have. 

[Mike_M]

We run a set of eco-tracks on the front tires of our Timber Jack 360 grapple skidder. I think they are a little more difficult to put on than chains, but they stay tight, don't walk off the tire, and give really good traction. As well as help with the wear of the tires. They do rob a bit of the engine HP, but the trade off is well worth it.