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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 12798" data-attributes="member: 307">I wonder if JD had that policy about OTT tracks before they brought there CTL out.If you want your loader to last the most possible hours, just start it and leave it idle forever.If you want it to get the most possible work done b4 it wears out then tracks may be a good option depending on your jobsite. If they prevent you from getting stuck and /or allow you to be more productive, they will pay for themselves in a short period.If you run ott too tight or if you routinely get rocks the size of you fist or larger inside the track and force it through between the track and you tire, (remember the slack in the track and the cushion in the tire has to make room for the obsticle) you can break drive chains, and wheel bearing on some machines. This is a factor of knowing your job site. If its full or rocks, don't make tight turns that push dirt and rocks up against and possibly into the side of track. If you do get something in there, when the loader engine and pumps moan and groan and the track get tight, stop get out and remove it.My policy is not to make tight turns when ever possible anyway. If you love spinning in tight circles your just tearing up tires and turf for nothing anyway. I'd ask another dealer or two.I think they're pushing their track loader. And if you have the budget, track loader will out perform ott because the track is longer and better supported. But it also cost another (at least) $10 a hour in wear to operate.With ott you have the option. That being said I find the ott pay me back in tire wear savings. With 500 hours in my tires are 65%.  In mud you will go 3 times further before getting stuck is a issue. In gravel you can push twice as hard to fill the bucket without spinning.Solid tires are a no no. I have run foam filled for 500+ hours without issue on a 773, which likely has smaller drive chains then any new loader # 80 I think.1/2 to 2/3 those hours where rentals.MacClaren claims there flat proof tires are softer then foam and ok with tracks. (I'd consider them the same, but have not used theirs so they may be right)So I'd say ask you dealer if he will refuse warranty if you run tracks and go from there.Ken</blockquote>

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