Cat 257 replacement tracks

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Hello, we have 1 Cat 257 and 2 Cat 257B's. I was wondering if anyone has had good or bad experience with aftermarket replacement tracks vs OEM? Is there a brand that has done really well for you or one to stay away from? Thanks!

 

[bobcat_ron]

OEM's are the only way to go, I've heard too many bad things about outside companies, the worst one was from our Cat dealer 2 years ago, brand new set on a Cat 277C from an outside companies, 50 hours later the tracks are absolutely ripped and torn, they were using metal inside the tracks, ASV uses Kevlar and Fibreglass. Other reports are the outside names use inferior rubber and it only lasts 500 hours.
OEM all the way.