Although steel tracks have their advantages, such as greater durability, which makes them ideal for working in the more rugged conditions of quarries, rubber tracks have other factors working in their favour. While it may not be feasible to have a separate vehicle with rubber tracks, using rubber track pads can increase the versatility of available construction machinery and offers a cost-effective way to do so. The benefits of adding rubber pads to steel tracks are therefore numerous.

While some construction sites have uniform conditions, making the choice between steel and rubber tracks easy, when conditions are variable, sourcing track pads made from rubber is beneficial. As rubber is softer, this allows the tracks to provide a superior grip, so when greater traction is needed on inclined, smooth or wet surfaces, adding rubber track pads can enhance the safety and efficiency of construction vehicles. They also offer greater stability for applications that involve digging and hoisting. As the rubber pads are easy to fit and remove from the existing tracks, with a range of designs to meet varying needs, this addition to tracked vehicles can allow time and cost savings in the long-term. Where temporary use of these rubber pads are needed, the clip-on pads are ideal, as they can be quickly changed as necessary according to the conditions on site.

Adding rubber pads also protects the surfaces beneath machinery, which steel tracks can often damage, making these a valuable addition for work on turf, pavements or in more sensitive areas where environmental protection is a key consideration. Pads made from rubber additionally reduce vibration and noise associated with steel tracks, helping to protect operators from these risks.

Cautrac launched its own brand of rubber track pads in 2008 to offer the construction industry a high quality yet affordable product. Sourcing directly from the manufacturers and carrying out independent quality checks makes sure that the track pads are durable. With customers including CAT, Hitachi, JCB and Volvo, this is further assurance of the high standards that our products meet. Cautrac also provides one of the most diverse range of track pads made from rubber that is available in Europe. Besides offering clip-on, bolt-on and roadliner pads, we typically offer more unusual sizes and those for specialist machinery not available elsewhere. For reliable track pads made from rubber that are designed to meet your construction needs, contact Cautrac.