Reasons to Use Tracks Over Wheels on Construction Equipment
Efficiency is crucial in the construction industry. Of course, one of the ways construction companies remain efficient is by using heavy equipment. However, some companies make the mistake of only using wheels on their heavy equipment, when tracks have some significant benefits. Continue reading to learn a few reasons to use tracks over wheels on construction equipment.
Stability
It’s not very common that you work at job sites with hard and flat surfaces; otherwise, standard wheels would be fine. Instead, job sites can have everything from rough terrain that’s soft, hard, durable, fragile, and so on. With wheels, you’re limited on where you can safely operate equipment like a skid steer; basically, if the surface isn’t flat, you should use tracks.
Job and weather versatility
Tracks are a great option for just about any job, and they’re more suitable for several jobs. For example, with any job where you need a lot of traction, such as bulldozing or digging, tracks are the superior choice. In addition to traction, tracks can handle different working environments such as rain, snow, ice, mud, rocks, and more. Wheels can lose traction in such environments. That said, tracks allow you to accept more jobs throughout different seasons, as opposed to turning down jobs in the snow because you don’t have the infrastructure.
Tracks provide a better ride
Chances are, your workers are putting in a solid 10 to 12 hours a day—the least you could do is make their day a little more comfortable. Since tracks get more traction and are so versatile, your workers won’t have rough rides that can often lead to injuries or back problems. Without your crew, you’re going to have a hard time getting the jobs done. Take care of your team and they’ll be much more likely to put in that extra work when you need them.
There are more than enough reasons to use tracks over wheels on construction equipment; the ones we highlighted are just the common reasons. So, get your team some high-quality tracks for their excavators, harvesters, skid steers, and more.
