Every now and then, a job reminds you why undercarriage work isn’t just “bolt it on and send it.” A few months ago, a customer in Skamania County, Washington ordered a set of steel tracks for his rubber tracked Bobcat 442. This isn’t…
We’ve seen firsthand how tough conditions can take their toll on undercarriage systems. A recent customer from Franklin Farms in West Virginia reminded us why so many operators are making the switch from rubber to steel. Email: sales@steeltracks.com Rocky Terrain Meets Rubber Tracks Working…
We’re currently in Rapid City, South Dakota working on steel tracks for a Komatsu PC75UU-2, and the question came up about pricing for the Hitachi ZX 160 LC excavator. Since this is a popular model and we get asked often, here’s a quick…
Farm-Proofing a Daewoo Solar 55V: Steel Track Conversion Customer: Family farm in North CarolinaMachine: Daewoo Solar 55V mini excavatorUse Case: Fencing, field work, rough farm roads, brush and debrisProblem: Rubber tracks snagging and ripping in rough terrainSolution: Steel track conversion designed to run on the existing…
New Steel Tracks: 20″ Triple-Grouser Shoes (Pad-Ready) — Built for Rock, Road & Everything Between Looking to step up from worn tracks or a rubber setup that just can’t handle your terrain? Our new steel track sets ship with 20″ wide…
Durability, Longevity, and Lower Costs When it comes to powering through tough jobsite conditions, excavator steel tracks are the gold standard for strength, stability, and cost-effectiveness. Built for high-load, high-abrasion environments, they outperform rubber tracks in both lifespan and durability — and…
The looming potential Longshoreman Strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on the U.S. East Coast, set for October 1, 2024, could significantly disrupt the supply chain for heavy equipment undercarriage parts. The ILA, representing 45,000 dockworkers, is in negotiations…
Transitioning to Steel Tracks .com: VIQAN’s Strategic Shift in the Heavy Equipment Industry After over 15 years at the helm of VIQAN, a supplier of rubber tracks, steel tracks, and various undercarriage parts for construction equipment, a pivotal shift is…
The customer’s Takeuchi TB1140 excavator experienced a “malfunction” when its right rubber track snapped during loading onto a trailer. Customer called in to inquire about the cost implications of replacing the entire undercarriage and transitioning from rubber to steel tracks.…
