Best Replacement Rubber Tracks for Bobcat Equipment
Bobcat runs some of the most widely deployed compact track loaders and skid steers in North America. When a track goes, getting the right replacement fast is the difference between a half-day swap and a multi-day job stoppage. This guide covers the best replacement tracks for every major Bobcat model — by size, tread pattern, and what actually holds up in field conditions.
Why Bobcat Track Replacement Is Different
Bobcat machines use several distinct guide types depending on the model series. Getting this wrong means the track either won't seat or will detract under load. The two main types are:
- B-guide (block guide) — Used on most Bobcat CTL models. The guide lug is a wide rectangular block profile.
- N-guide (narrow/offset guide) — Used on several excavator-style Bobcat machines. Narrower lug with an offset profile.
Always verify your guide type before ordering. The size alone won't tell you — a 450x86x55 track comes in both B and N guide configurations and they are not interchangeable.
Top Replacement Tracks by Bobcat Model Series
Bobcat T76, T64, T66 — Compact Track Loader
These mid-size CTLs are among the most popular Bobcat machines in the field. The standard track size is 400×86×52 (B-guide). For typical construction use, the C-block tread pattern delivers the best balance of grip and longevity. On finish grading or turf work, the directional pattern reduces surface damage.
- Size: 400×86×52
- Guide: B (block)
- Recommended tread: C-Block for construction, Directional for grading/turf
Bobcat T770, T740, T730 — Large Frame CTL
The T770 is Bobcat's workhorse large-frame CTL and one of the most searched machines for track replacement. Standard size is 450×86×55 (B-guide). These machines run heavy and put significant roller path load on the track — OEM-grade construction with reinforced roller path is non-negotiable here.
- Size: 450×86×55
- Guide: B (block)
- Recommended tread: C-Block for general construction, Multi-Bar for soft ground/mud
Bobcat T870, T830 — XL Frame CTL
Bobcat's largest CTL platform runs a 457×101.6×56 (B-guide) track. The wider 457mm width and 101.6mm pitch make this a less common size — not all suppliers stock it. TrackTECH maintains full inventory on this size year-round.
- Size: 457×101.6×56
- Guide: B (block)
- Recommended tread: C-Block for heavy construction, Multi-Bar for mixed terrain
Bobcat T180, T190, T200 — Mid-Frame CTL
These older but still widely deployed CTLs run a 400×72.5×72 (W-guide) track. The W-guide is a wider guide profile used across several Bobcat and other brand machines — verify before ordering.
- Size: 400×72.5×72
- Guide: W (wide)
Bobcat T550, T590, T595 — Compact Frame CTL
The compact Bobcat CTL series runs a 320×86×49 (B-guide) track. These smaller machines are common in landscaping and light construction where maneuverability in tight spaces matters more than outright pushing force.
- Size: 320×86×49
- Guide: B (block)
How to Choose the Right Tread Pattern for Your Bobcat
- C-Block / C-Lug — Best all-around for construction. Aggressive multi-directional grip on hard pack, gravel, and rock.
- Directional — Best for finish grading, turf, and applications where surface damage needs to be minimized.
- Multi-Bar — Best for mud, soft ground, and snow. Self-cleaning lug design ejects debris on each revolution.
- Zig-Zag — Smooth ride, low vibration. Used for paving, flooring work, and operations on finished concrete or asphalt.
What to Look for in a Replacement Bobcat Track
Not all replacement tracks are built the same. The things that separate a 1,500-hour track from an 800-hour track:
- Continuous steel cord — Not spliced. A single cable running the full circumference without joints.
- Forged metal cores — Not cast. Forged steel flexes without fracturing.
- Single-cure vulcanization — No seams in the rubber compound. Uniform density the full length of the track.
- Reinforced roller path — The wear zone under your rollers needs a secondary compound layer.
Shop Replacement Bobcat Tracks at TrackTECH
TrackTECH stocks OEM-grade replacement tracks for every Bobcat model in multiple tread patterns. Every order ships same-day before 12PM CT with free freight. 24-month warranty on every track.