TrackTECH Guide: Rubber Track Sizing & Wide vs Narrow Tracks

TrackTECH Guide: Rubber Track Sizing & Wide vs Narrow Tracks

TrackTECH Guide

Where Heavy Duty Is the Only Option

At TrackTECH, we don’t cut corners. We supply only heavy-duty rubber tracks built for contractors who demand reliability, performance, and real value. When downtime costs money, heavy duty is the only option.


Why Contractors Choose Aftermarket Over OEM

OEM isn’t always the best choice. TrackTECH aftermarket tracks are engineered to deliver better value per hour, backed by expert support and a genuine warranty. With TrackTECH, you get more than parts—you get a nationwide solutions network that keeps your machines moving.


How Tracks Are Measured

Rubber tracks are sized by width × pitch × number of links (for example: 450×86×58). To eliminate guesswork, TrackTECH provides an intelligent fitment filter—simply select your machine make and model, and we’ll match the exact fit. That means no mismatched parts and no wasted time.

Rubber track dimensions are measured by width, pitch, and number of links.

Wide vs. Narrow Tracks – Which Is Right for You?

Wide Tracks

Pros

  • Excellent flotation on soft ground (mud, sand, turf).
  • Lower ground pressure protects lawns and finished surfaces.
  • Broader footprint provides greater stability on slopes.

Cons

  • Heavier weight stresses sprockets, idlers, and rollers.
  • Less maneuverable in tight work areas.
  • Higher upfront cost.
Wide tracks offer more stability and flotation on soft or sloped ground.

Narrow Tracks

Pros

  • Superior maneuverability in tight spaces.
  • Lighter weight reduces undercarriage wear.
  • Typically more affordable and easier to replace.

Cons

  • Less flotation in mud or sand, more prone to sinking.
  • Reduced stability on slopes.
  • Can disturb turf or sensitive surfaces.
Narrow tracks excel in tight jobsites and on hard-packed ground.

Wide Tracks → Best for mud, sand, turf, and landscaping where flotation and surface protection matter most.

Narrow Tracks → Ideal for snow, hard-packed ground, and tight jobsites where maneuverability and undercarriage life are key.


Get Back on Track With TrackTECH

From wide to narrow tracks, aftermarket value, or guidance on fitment—TrackTECH ensures you get the right part, at the right time.

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