First REAL weekend with Adair Tracks

[Obsessed]

On another note, I think I have ordered another set of tracks. Have not heard back yet, but my idea is to put a set of Adairs together 16.5" wide. Narrow spacers on the inside of the tracks and 4" spacers on the outside. This way, I will not need Axle extensions, it will reduce my overall width by 5" and I will still have the structural strength of the bolted extensions on the outside of the track (the part that takes the most abuse )
I'm looking for thoughts on this idea. I've posted the question to Tim, but don't expect to hear back right away, as we are headed into the weekend

RD

Hi RD....sorry I didn't know you were trying to get ahold of me...just talked to Mike and he said you sent him an email ... Send me an email to my work and I'd like to discuss the possibility of testing somthing new that I'm developing....might be a better fit for your application...

Tim

[Rock Doctor]

Hi RD....sorry I didn't know you were trying to get ahold of me...just talked to Mike and he said you sent him an email ... Send me an email to my work and I'd like to discuss the possibility of testing somthing new that I'm developing....might be a better fit for your application...

Tim

No reason to be sorry, I sent the message to Mike. I figured that if you guys got back to me by Monday, all would be good.
Looking forward to hearing about the new development and/or your thoughts on the 16.5 wide track idea (no Axle Extensions).
Email sent.

RD

[mightymaxIV]

On another note, I think I have ordered another set of tracks. Have not heard back yet, but my idea is to put a set of Adairs together 16.5" wide. Narrow spacers on the inside of the tracks and 4" spacers on the outside. This way, I will not need Axle extensions, it will reduce my overall width by 5" and I will still have the structural strength of the bolted extensions on the outside of the track (the part that takes the most abuse )
I'm looking for thoughts on this idea. I've posted the question to Tim, but don't expect to hear back right away, as we are headed into the weekend





Hey Doc, I think that going to 161/2" tracks is a great idea,where you are, and the tight situations 5" less width is huge.Do you have the new generation tracks now? I don't think that the narrower track or overall width will make a big difference in performance, but I have no time with the 16",Tim is the man, but I would be very suprised if he poo poo's the 16" track. Also, for compressing the track to bolt back together, you can use a hose grip pliers, or 2 large ratchet straps, or maybe a large "C" clamp vise grips.(havn't tried the vise grips)

RD

[/QUOTE]

Hey foxvalley. I have a set of those 16 1/2 inch Adair tracks now and a set of 22" Argo tires- I am strongly considering putting this set of tracks on one of the new Winchester Growlers that sit 49" inches wide. If I install the 16 1/2 inch tracks on the Growler I will have and machine that weighs about 700 pounds, sits about 55 inches wide, has about nine to ten inches of ground clearance, rides like a quad with a suspension seat, an 18 horses Briggs, has very high floatation so it should swim pretty well and I should be able to control it in the water by leaning left or right.

I'll actually be narrower than a Max II so I should be able to pick my way throught the woods with a skid steer machine that rides like a quad. We'll see how it all works.

[Noel Woods]

Wow, that would be a machine to beat, someone's thinking out of the box.

[coosaridgerider]

That sounds awesome dan.Can't wait to see video.

[foxvalley]

Sounds like an awesome setup Dan! I'm guessing that being about 400 lbs. lighter than my HDI,you should have the same preformance,even better,with the 16"s than I have with the 18"s. I also can't wait to see it! Really need to here more info on how the 161/2" tracks are preforming on different rigs.