Snow Tracks for Skid Steers & Compact Track Loaders
Pushing snow with a tracked machine comes down to one thing: the right tread pattern. The wrong tread turns a 10,000-lb CTL into a sled. Here's what works in snow and ice — and what to avoid.
Best Tread Patterns for Snow
- Multi-Bar — the top pick for snow. Deep, aggressive bar lugs bite through packed snow and slush, and the open pattern self-cleans so the tread doesn't pack up and go slick.
- Zig-Zag — the all-season choice. Staggered edges give continuous traction in light-to-moderate snow while still riding smooth on pavement the rest of the year.
What to Avoid in Snow
Smooth, low-profile treads like C-Block are engineered for hard, abrasive surfaces — concrete, asphalt, demolition slab. The continuous blocks that make them wear so well on pavement leave nothing to bite into snow. If your machine pushes snow all winter, run a dedicated aggressive tread and swap back in spring — or run Zig-Zag year-round as the compromise.
Snow Performance Tips
Even with the right tread: lower your track tension slightly in deep cold per your operator's manual, clear ice buildup from the undercarriage at the end of each shift, and inspect lugs more often — frozen ground wears rubber faster than dirt. More in our seasonal track care guide.
Shop Snow-Ready Tracks for Your Machine
Multi-Bar and Zig-Zag treads are available for most skid steer and CTL models, including Bobcat T650, T770, Kubota SVL75-2, SVL97-2, CAT 259D3, 299D3, and John Deere 325G. Find your machine in skid steer & CTL tracks or use the Track Finder.
Heavy Duty Comes Standard
Continuous steel cord up to 40% stronger than typical aftermarket tracks, premium virgin rubber that stays flexible in the cold, a 24-month warranty, and free shipping to the lower 48 — with same-day dispatch on in-stock sizes.
Snow's coming either way. Order online or call (850) 816-7898 and a track specialist will set you up before the first storm.