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<blockquote data-quote="RubberTracks" data-source="post: 43609" data-attributes="member: 5656"><p>Excellent posts by both "gtstang462002" and "Pstone" The cost difference between the two machines will pay off in the end when it's fitted to the correct environment the machine will mainly perform in. There are certain jobs a track loader does better than a skid steer tire loader and vise versa. Like Pstone said above, operator error is the number one track/tire killer. The most popular question I always get is, "how many hours can I expect out of a set of tracks?" I always follow that question with two additional ones back to the customer, "It depends on the environment that the machine will mainly be performing in and what is the operator's experience behind the controls of the machine." From my experience in the field, the sprocket on a track loader should be replaced every 2-3 track replacement cycles. If the sprocket does not show any irregular wear patterns, it should not effect the pitch engagement to the tracks to the point where you might literally throw a track off the machine. Not all rubber tracks are built the same either. The saying, "You get what you pay for" goes a long way when you factor cost per/hour, downtime, etc. The last thing you want is for the machine to fail at the job site. Good luck with your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RubberTracks, post: 43609, member: 5656"] Excellent posts by both "gtstang462002" and "Pstone" The cost difference between the two machines will pay off in the end when it's fitted to the correct environment the machine will mainly perform in. There are certain jobs a track loader does better than a skid steer tire loader and vise versa. Like Pstone said above, operator error is the number one track/tire killer. The most popular question I always get is, "how many hours can I expect out of a set of tracks?" I always follow that question with two additional ones back to the customer, "It depends on the environment that the machine will mainly be performing in and what is the operator's experience behind the controls of the machine." From my experience in the field, the sprocket on a track loader should be replaced every 2-3 track replacement cycles. If the sprocket does not show any irregular wear patterns, it should not effect the pitch engagement to the tracks to the point where you might literally throw a track off the machine. Not all rubber tracks are built the same either. The saying, "You get what you pay for" goes a long way when you factor cost per/hour, downtime, etc. The last thing you want is for the machine to fail at the job site. Good luck with your decision. [/QUOTE]
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