Go Anywhere Tracks

Go Anywhere Tracks COMBINES Traction Devices 11-6-36 A "hollow axle- version of those Martin-traction tracks we've told you about in past issues is now available to make mounting of tracks as easy as changing a tire. The new design makes it possible to easily move the tracks from a combine flange axle to a farm tractor. It takes less than 5 min. to mount the tracks. You just slip them on using a front-end loader or a forklift and tighten them down. Unlike other tracks on the market, Martintraction tracks use 6-in. wide rubber cleats rather than grousers. The cleats are self-cleaning and tend to grip more like a tire, doing less damage to fields than grousers, which tend to dig in more. The company says independent tests have shown the rubber tracks have more traction that steel tracks under all conditions except very hard ground, where the ability of the grousers to dig in seems to help. Another advantage of the tracks is that they flex up and over objects on the ground, leaving the majority of the tracks on the ground for continuous traction. The tracks, which require a minimum 90 hp., sell for $15,990. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Martin Research, Inc., 1701-D North Congress St., New Port Richey, Fla. 34653 (ph 813 845-0466).

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