Keep the Rubber Tracks Fully Supported

Track life can also be affected by how well the track is supported by the ground.

Uneven support can place more stress on:

Track edges
Guide lugs
Rollers
Internal reinforcement
Undercarriage components

Common examples include:
One track on pavement and the other on a soft shoulder
One track hanging over a curb
Turning where a slope meets flat ground
Crossing deep ruts at an angle
Travelling along a trench edge
Loading onto trailer ramps at a poor angle
Resting part of a track on a large rock or stump

Better Surface Transitions

Where practical:
Cross transitions slowly
Approach curbs and ramps squarely
Cross logs and ruts as squarely as possible
Keep both tracks on similar surfaces
Avoid turning while part of the track is unsupported
Back up and realign a poor trailer approach
Improve frequently used transitions where practical

Do not rely on speed to carry the machine across a poor transition.
Slow positioning gives the operator more control and reduces sudden track loading.

Non-Metal Core Rubber Track includes ASV loader, Terex loader, Caterpillar loader series rubber track, etc.