When purchasing a bulldozer, many people struggle with the choice of wide or narrow track shoes and pads. Some say wider tracks prevent the vehicle from getting stuck, while others say narrower tracks are more fuel-efficient and faster. So, how should track shoes and pads be chosen? Let's find out.
The narrower the track, the better, provided it doesn't get stuck:
Different mining bulldozer track shoes significantly impact the productivity and undercarriage life of the bulldozer. Choosing a mining bulldozer track shoe requires comprehensive consideration of factors such as ground conditions, application conditions, and undercarriage component wear life.
Increasing the width of the mining bulldozer track shoe increases its buoyancy, adapting to a wider range of operating conditions. However, this reduces the bulldozer's maneuverability and shortens the structural life of the shoe and other undercarriage components. Furthermore, wider track shoes and pads increase friction with the ground, resulting in greater power loss during operation and, consequently, higher fuel consumption. So, wider track shoes and pads aren't necessarily better. A basic principle when choosing track shoes and pads is: The narrower they are, the better, as long as the bulldozer doesn't get stuck during operation.
Single-reinforced track shoes and pads vs. Self-cleaning track shoes and pads: Which should I choose?
Currently, the most common track shoes and pads on the market are single-reinforced track shoes and pads and self-cleaning track shoes and pads. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type, and how should you choose?
Single-reinforced mining bulldozer track shoes are the most widely used track shoes and pads. They offer excellent penetration and traction, are designed for standard bulldozers, and are suitable for general working conditions. If you're working in mines, construction sites, or dry soil, single-reinforced track shoes and pads are generally a good choice.
However, when working on soft, wet soil, single-reinforced mining bulldozer track shoe tend to sink, and the chain plates quickly fill with clay. In these cases, self-cleaning mining bulldozer track shoe are necessary. Self-cleaning track shoes and pads are v-shaped and typically made of cast steel. As they move around the sprockets and idlers, they separate, allowing debris to fall through and achieving a self-cleaning effect. These mining bulldozer track shoes are only used on wetland bulldozers with low ground pressure, suitable for soft, wet/muddy ground conditions with minimal or no impact.
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