RUBBER TRACKS & TIRES | Product Spotlight

Rubber tracks and tires play a critical role in keeping farm equipment productive across challenging soil and weather conditions. Manufacturers are developing designs that emphasize durability, flotation and efficiency while helping reduce compaction and fuel use in the field.

From wide-track systems for combines to specialized row crop tires, today’ s options reflect a balance between traction, stability and soil protection. These products demonstrate how manufacturers are addressing the needs of farmers managing tractors, combines and other ag equipment.

Trackfarmer. com

Trackfarmer. com supplies parts and services for agricultural and construction equipment that use rubber tracks. The company carries new and used tracks from multiple brands and also purchases used agricultural tracks. In addition to tracks for tractors, combines, planters and grain carts, it offers undercarriage parts including midrollers, idler wheels and drive wheels.

Trackfarmer. com provides repair and retreading services for worn tracks and is a dealer for parts from manufacturers such as Camso TTS, Flexhaul and LandLuvr. The company also sells construction tracks and related components.

Beyond these systems, Trackfarmer. com offers horsepower tuners for engines and dealer-level laptops that allow operators to perform their own equipment servicing. The website continues to expand its product offerings and lists periodic specials on tracks and components. By focusing exclusively on track systems and related solutions, the company serves farmers and contractors maintaining tracked machinery across a range of applications.

Trackfarmer. com | www. trackfarmer. com

GripTrac

GripTrac rubber tracks are designed for use on combines, tractors, grain carts and other self-propelled equipment, offering an alternative to traditional tires with minimal or no modifications required. The tracks are 36 inches wide, a design intended to reduce soil compaction during field operations.

Each unit provides 53.5 square feet of bearing surface on the ground through a four-roller system, which allows equipment to maintain traction and stability in wet or muddy field conditions. The wider footprint helps distribute weight more evenly across the soil, reducing the likelihood of machinery becoming stuck and minimizing field damage during harvest.

In addition to traction benefits, the tracks are said to lower fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent. The reduced rolling resistance in mud is designed to improve operating efficiency, particularly in challenging field environments. GripTrac systems are positioned for operators seeking improved flotation and durability.

Gilbert and Riplo Co. | www. griptrac. com

Maxi Traction

The Firestone Maxi Traction tire is designed for tractors operating in a range of soil conditions. Classified as an R-1W tire, it features a deeper lug depth compared with standard R-1 designs, offering greater flexibility across different field environments.

The tire incorporates dual-angle technology, intended to reduce soil disturbance while increasing the contact area with the ground. This design also helps distribute weight more evenly, contributing to improved traction and stability. Additional features include a curved bar configuration aimed at optimizing wear and a steeper bar taper to limit irregular wear patterns. The R-1W tread depth provides increased wearable volume, which is expected to extend the service life of the tire under heavy use.

Firestone notes that the combination of lug geometry and tread depth is intended to balance durability, traction and operator comfort, with the goal of improving performance and reducing downtime in agricultural applications.

Firestone | commercial. bridgestone. com / en-us / firestone

Agricultural Rubber Tracks

Rubbertrax produces agricultural rubber tracks built with materials engineered for farm use. The tracks feature a one-piece molded carcass and dense track blocks designed to provide traction and durability in the field.

The internal structure incorporates galvanized steel cables

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