The CMC 92HD+ Arbor Pro: Great Machine, Niche Pain
CMC 92HD+ Arbor Pro
The CMC 92HD+ Arbor Pro is a marvel in the tree care world—a tracked aerial lift that climbs 92 feet, squeezes through 35-inch gaps, and tackles tough jobs with the agility of a spider and the grunt of a diesel-powered beast.
Arborists love it, and for good reason: its turbo hydraulics, rock-solid boom, and compact design make it a standout over clunky bucket trucks. With a 507-pound basket capacity and a 46-foot outreach, it’s built from the ground up for heavy-duty work in tight spaces. But as much as it’s a great machine, it comes with a niche pain that every owner should know: those rubber tracks.
At 9,200 pounds, the CMC 92HD+ Arbor Pro is a heavyweight champ compared to, say, the Bobcat MT85 mini track loader, which tips the scales at just 3,103 pounds. Here’s the kicker: both machines share a similar undercarriage DNA, with the 92HD+’s tracks being a slightly longer cousin of the MT85’s. That extra length helps spread the load but it also makes the tracks a non-standard size—harder to find and a headache when they fail.
And fail they will. These tracks aren’t built like tanks. Snag a steel bar on a stump or rock, and the rubber can rip, pulling those critical lugs right out. For a machine that’s triple the weight of its MT85 kin, that’s a lot of force grinding on a fragile lifeline.
Operators need to tread carefully—literally—because downtime waiting for a replacement stings. For example, we will stock 20 sets of MT85 tracks ready to roll, the 92HD+? Maybe one or two sets, tops. It’s not just us—CMC’s Italian roots mean parts, especially these oddball tracks, can take weeks to ship from Europe if they are not on the Dealers shelf, leaving customers in a lurch when the honeymoon with their $150k+ investment fades.
So, what’s the play? If you’re running a CMC 92HD+ Arbor Pro, go for the beefiest tracks you can find—think Bobcat’s C-Block design, with thicker rubber and tougher lugs. They’re not invincible, but they’ll take the punishment better than stock options under that 9,200-pound load.
Plan ahead, too—keep a spare on hand if you can, because this isn’t an MT85 where replacements grow on trees. The 92HD+’s narrow profile is its golden ticket—sliding through residential narrow corridors like a dream—but it’s a trade-off you’ll feel when the tracks tear.
The 92HD+ Arbor Pro is a beast worth loving, quirks and all. It’s why customers rave about it, even if they grumble about part delays.
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