For those looking for new tracks for a mini skid. I have the Derette DRT450 ,after about 200 hours of heavy use the tracks needed to be replaced. I looked all over and went with the K series track it is a heavy duty track with more seal and with more rubber about 3/4 in thicker over all. The ride is much smoother, tracks have not come off over the past 50 hours of heavy use. The K will be in from of the track numbers. example K 180X72X37 is the one i have. For a set one would be looking at 600-800.
Below is track in for from Power tracks web page.
The Technical Classification System
Each letter indicates a specific characteristic of the track guide and consequently how the track itself and the undercarriage can interact. It's important to specify that
the letters we will explain are those available and for sale on our site and may vary from supplier to supplier. There is no universally standardized legend for these denominations.
This coding system is fundamental because it:
- Guarantees mechanical compatibility between track and machine
- Optimizes performance of traction and stability
- Prevents premature wear caused by structural incompatibilities
- Facilitates the selection of the correct replacement
Detailed Meaning of Denominations
N - "Narrow" (Narrow Guide)
The
N denomination identifies rubber tracks with narrow guide. It serves to distinguish the track in question from other similar ones with wider guides that, regarding main measurements (width, pitch, number of links), may appear to have no differences.
Application examples: HITACHI Zaxis series excavators, Case CX series excavators from 20 to 50 quintals
W - "Wide" (Wide Guide)
Tracks marked with
W have a wide guide and differ from apparently identical tracks for the reasons described in the previous paragraph (N)
Application examples: Bobcat E Series excavators from 40 to 85 quintals
K - Tracks with Steel Slide Guides (Rail Type)
The
K denomination identifies rubber tracks with plates on the outside of the guide. The machine's rollers rest and slide on these plates, using the guide teeth only for track centering. Thanks to this configuration, the machine's weight is discharged onto the tracks in a different and more uniform way
Application examples: KUBOTA excavators, small KOMATSU excavators
Y - Asymmetric Tracks with steel slide plates (Rail Type)
Y tracks are similar to K tracks mentioned in the previous description. The Y configuration presents an asymmetric design: the track guide is not centered relative to the track section, resulting in one wider part and one narrower part. This configuration allows, with the same total footprint of the machine on the ground, to have a wider frame and undercarriage to increase stability
Application examples: YANMAR excavators up to series 5
B – Tracks for Tracked Mini Loaders
The
B denomination characterizes tracks with rubber sliding surfaces primarily intended for tracked mini loaders with classic undercarriage. This configuration is optimized for the specific operational needs of compact tracked loaders and to minimize vibrations as much as possible
Application examples: BOBCAT, JBL, KUBOTA, CATERPILLAR, NEW HOLLAND tracked mini loaders,…
T - Tracks for TAKEUCHI Tracked Mini Loaders
Tracks marked with the letter
T are primarily intended for Takeuchi tracked mini loaders and, unlike those intended for mini loaders of other brands, these tracks have steel slide plates (like K tracks in the dedicated paragraph)
Application examples: Takeuchi tracked mini loaders