Know anything about these? Mini skid smooth tracks

[climbhightree]

My tracks on my Vermeer 650tx are about to break...has one large crack, and just lost a metal link. Plus the tread is about gone, after a year and a half.

I've been planning on getting Prowler diamond tracks

But today while searching the web I cam across these by Vermeer

here is full site
Vermeer smooth

Has any one heard about, or tried these?

 

[capetrees]

Lots of track suppliers (tire companies) make a version of what you are looking at. Their usually called turf tracks and they're made for any skid steer. They allow you to run over lawns and sensitive areas without digging into the turf. Drawback is less traction. Traction will come from the weight of the machine/load. Wet hill might be tricky

 

[climbhightree]

Yeah but do you have any experience with one of them, turf tracks?

And your wrong, no many companies make them for a mini (least from doing Web searching).

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[2treeornot2tree]

I don't know why anyone would want smooth tracks on a skid steer or a mini. Put mats or plywood down at your turn points and your good.

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[Toddppm]

If you ask the infamous Daniel Murphy I'm sure he could tell you how and why they work so good on his machine. For me just knowing Daniel uses them is good enough! No explanation needed!

 

[sam-tip]

Just talked to my vermeer iowa dealer about getting them for s800tx. They had no ideal but called back and can get them. Still don't know how much. Guessing $600 each.

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[climbhightree]

The prowler diamond tracks aren't made yet for the 650 (said I'd could have a set in 8 weeks). Cost for them was $269 a track. I know they have them for the 400 and 600, not sure about 800.

My vermeer never heard of it either. They only had one track style for 650, and the cost was $413 a track. I don't see how vermeer charges so much, almost double what I'm seeing elsewhere (though so far elsewhere track designs are more aggressive...other than diamond)

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[sam-tip]

Now my vermeer dealer say they will not sell smooth tracks because of liability. The manufacturer makes them but would not tell me who made them.

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[climbhightree]

They should at least offer different thread patterns. I can see the issues with smooth, but they could easily make something better. I've seen quite a few full size skid tracks, that almost look like turf tires.

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[Zale]

If you do 100% of your work on golf courses, get em. Otherwise, I would stay away from them due to lack of traction on slopes.

 

[climbhightree]

I'm more interested in the prowler tracks, or something similar, if I could find them for the 650tx.

The slicks are cool for the right area. If they didn't cost an arm and a leg, I'd get a set for special jobs. (and charge more when used)

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[sam-tip]

Vermeer midwest has them for S800tx . $500 for each. I will use toolcat with turf tires if on high end lawn. No damage with all wheel steer.

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[sam-tip]

I read on one site that the Bobcat mini tracks are similar size to one of the vermeers and are not as aggressive.

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[climbhightree]

bobcat mini tracks fit on the 600tx...but they are to short for the 650tx. They also cost half the price too.

 

[2treeornot2tree]

You guys should.check out rubbertrax. That got alot of tracks in stock.

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[climbhightree]

I emailed them yesterday. I am still waiting to hear back from them about what they have etc. I actually emailed 5 different companies online, so far they either didn't have tracks for the 650tx, or they were more aggressive then stock, or haven't replied yet.

 

[sam-tip]

After 3 inches of rain last week I just ordered a set of the smooth tracks for our S800tx. Even the wheeled all wheel steer machines were sinking on the soft lawns. The mini was doing fine but could not turn without damage. Once we get them on I will post some results and maybe a video. How do you get them on?

Doug

 

[sam-tip]

Putting them on today. 300 lbs total.

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[2treeornot2tree]

Your gonna wish you had tread when you start sliding all over.

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[sam-tip]

Very happy with smooth tracks on a s800tx. Turns better. Goes up and down my ditch without trouble. Even stops part way down the ditch and backs up. This is a must have for yard work without damage. Only took 45 minutes to switch tracks. First time ever switching tracks.

Video didn't turn out so good. It will make you sick to watch all the movement.

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