Bobcat T650 Tread Pattern - which one?

[asmith90]

Which tread pattern do you recommend? I'm in Illinois and mainly use my T650 around the farm. Terrain is dirt/mud/grass and I use it to clear snow.

I was looking at these two options. Any thoughts on which one is best?

T650 Zig Zag Tread Pattern
T650 Multi Bar

 

[Lucy Green]

Zig Zag. It's got better traction in slick conditions, especially when you're pushing through mud or clearing snow. The Multi Bar is solid for hard-packed surfaces and general farm use, but in mud and snow, it won't grip as well since it has less aggressive spacing. If you're dealing with a mix of soft ground and winter work, the Zig Zag is the safer bet—it'll keep you from spinning your wheels when things get messy.

 

[asmith90]

Thanks Lucy- I went with the zig zags. They seem to be working great for me. Decently smooth ride. Definitely tears up the dirt a bit but i'm happy to have the extra traction. Ordered from these guys - Skid Tracks Depot - got here in about 2 days after ordering.

 

[Lucy Green]

Hey, sorry for the late reply—just saw this! How's it been working out for you?