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<blockquote data-quote="Bob Horrell" data-source="post: 809" data-attributes="member: 135"><p>I have had the Loegering VTS tracks on my S250 for about 3 weeks now and love them. I used Grouser over the tire tracks before the VTS. In my opinion the VTS system is far superior to the over the tire tracks in several ways - much better traction, much better stability, suspension, non marking when crossing asphalt or concrete. True, they are expensive but a better alternative for someone like me that needs both tracks and wheels for different jobs and can't afford two separate machines. I talked to my Bobcat dealer when I was doing pre purchase homework prior to getting them and got a very cold response including the fact that it would void warranty. Loegering had an 863 test machine that put 2,000+ hours on a set with no problems. They did sell a set to a bobcat owner that broke a rear drive chain. There was no telling what condition the bobcat was in before the install and if there was any abuse that could have caused some prior damage to the chain. Bobcat's competitors with large machines use a 120 chain while bobcat only uses a 100. The big difference is that the bobcat is belt driven while the competitors are chain driven. The belt drive to the chaincase does eliminate a lot of shock to the chain and it is usually shock that damages chains. I have considered replacing the rear drive chains with 120 chain, but thought I would wait to see if I hear of any more problems. Although I work my equipment hard, I don't abuse it and am conscious of what can be hard on a track system. Before buying the VTS system, I contemplated buying a dedicated track machine and demoed ASV, CAT, and Bobcat machines. I fell in love with the CAT pilot controls but found the hydraulics lacking in power compared to the Bobcat by a significant amount. I liked the CAT better than the ASV although they are very similar machines with the same undercarriage. The S250 with the VTS system is very similar to the T300 with the following exceptions: the VTS suspension works very well and is superior in most situations; I can use the 2 speed with the VTS and therefore make some jobs go much faster; the VTS system is a very "open" design and is a lot easier to keep clean than any of the other track systems. Cleaning the track system after muddy use definitely enhances the life of the system. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about this system. It has been a real money maker for me here in California with all the heavy rains we are getting. I am working in places where most other equipment can't.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bob Horrell, post: 809, member: 135"] I have had the Loegering VTS tracks on my S250 for about 3 weeks now and love them. I used Grouser over the tire tracks before the VTS. In my opinion the VTS system is far superior to the over the tire tracks in several ways - much better traction, much better stability, suspension, non marking when crossing asphalt or concrete. True, they are expensive but a better alternative for someone like me that needs both tracks and wheels for different jobs and can't afford two separate machines. I talked to my Bobcat dealer when I was doing pre purchase homework prior to getting them and got a very cold response including the fact that it would void warranty. Loegering had an 863 test machine that put 2,000+ hours on a set with no problems. They did sell a set to a bobcat owner that broke a rear drive chain. There was no telling what condition the bobcat was in before the install and if there was any abuse that could have caused some prior damage to the chain. Bobcat's competitors with large machines use a 120 chain while bobcat only uses a 100. The big difference is that the bobcat is belt driven while the competitors are chain driven. The belt drive to the chaincase does eliminate a lot of shock to the chain and it is usually shock that damages chains. I have considered replacing the rear drive chains with 120 chain, but thought I would wait to see if I hear of any more problems. Although I work my equipment hard, I don't abuse it and am conscious of what can be hard on a track system. Before buying the VTS system, I contemplated buying a dedicated track machine and demoed ASV, CAT, and Bobcat machines. I fell in love with the CAT pilot controls but found the hydraulics lacking in power compared to the Bobcat by a significant amount. I liked the CAT better than the ASV although they are very similar machines with the same undercarriage. The S250 with the VTS system is very similar to the T300 with the following exceptions: the VTS suspension works very well and is superior in most situations; I can use the 2 speed with the VTS and therefore make some jobs go much faster; the VTS system is a very "open" design and is a lot easier to keep clean than any of the other track systems. Cleaning the track system after muddy use definitely enhances the life of the system. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about this system. It has been a real money maker for me here in California with all the heavy rains we are getting. I am working in places where most other equipment can't. [/QUOTE]
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