New Adair 18.5 inch belted snow and ice tracks

[mightymaxIV]

Wow, what an impressive track design, looks as if this particular design would work well in deep mud, marsh and swamp land. Tim just continues to work and improve his designs, with every new design being better then the last. I would love to test a set of this particular design in the swamp and marsh lands of my area, I dont see how you could ever get a track like this stuck in the marsh lands where the mud is so soft you can't walk through it with out sinking waist deep in dangerous mud that can literally suck you under.
My neighbor lost her dog in the marsh behind my home when the tide came in and the dog couldn't free himself from the soft tidal mud.

[MaxRules]

That thing is a beast! I hope Tim brings those tracks to the Mud Nationals this weekend!

[Rock Doctor]

It looks to me like you could put a set of axle extensions in there, then add the Track Extensions to the inside of the tracks as well. That would make them about 22" wide....... I wonder if that would work in the "Overflow" we get on the lakes in the winter

RD

[rockrewls]

with those metal gussets putting them on the inside one would certainly be scared of tearing up the tub

[hilhilti]

the tracks are awsome. that is my machine, I drove out to Iowa from Maine and picked it up Saturday. while I was there we took it out for a ride. very impressive track system. In the sort of frozen test ponds they did great, broke thru and was able to climb back up on to the ice. I did need a tow twice but was not used to the machine yet. "If I kept at it I think I could have got out". I have a few hours on the machine now, and the 650 hd has amazing power and spin these tracks with ease. Tim took me on a tour of his shop, very impressive. nothing but good words for the boys in Iowa. they took me and my buddy in like family, the only regret was, I wished we could have spent more time together. a storm was on our heels the whole way back.

[foxvalley]

hilhilti, Wish I could have seen your new set up, as I am going down to see Tim next week,glad that the new tracks are working for you.I can't wait to test drive them myself. Pretty sure your old unit is going bye bye today.

[Rock Doctor]

with those metal gussets putting them on the inside one would certainly be scared of tearing up the tub

I put a strip of 1/4" UHMW up under my fenders for protection. Works very well as a Bumper/Wear Bar. I put "Gold Digger Studs" and the Adair Ice Cleats all the way across my Track Grousers without any problems

RD

[foxvalley]

Hey Doc,
Did you run the UHMW the full length of the fenders, 1/8"x ?(deep) Screwed to the tub? Any pics? Looking at doing the same thing, haven't checked out the gold digger studs yet,just looked at the MF44 eliminator racing studs, any reason for going the gold digger route?

[Rock Doctor]

Hey Doc,
Did you run the UHMW the full length of the fenders, 1/8"x ?(deep) Screwed to the tub? Any pics? Looking at doing the same thing, haven't checked out the gold digger studs yet,just looked at the MF44 eliminator racing studs, any reason for going the gold digger route?

Full length under the fenders, I believe I went with a 3" wide strip (originally intended to line up over the cleats on my Supertracks). Bolted through the fenders with Counter Sunk 1/4" bolts. The only nasty spot is under the Air Intake Shroud. Also be careful that you don't drill up into the seat frame...... Don't ask
As for the Gold Diggers..... I had them, so I used them. I don't know a lot about studs, I just put them on and tried them.
Oh, sorry, the strip is 1/4 thick not 1/8 thick. I will go edit that post.
RD

[rockrewls]

yeah the protector strips would make a world of difference!!

[bigbuck]

Hilhilti..Hope you can post some video of your tracks in the snow! Where in Maine are you? curious who does the service on your machine...Bill

[hilhilti]

hey bigbuck, I am in the process of fitting a hard top fiberglass cab to it right now, I hope to finish today, or tomorrow. I hope the snow hangs in there until saturday! I managed to put a couple hours on the machine sunday afternoon, the trails were froze solid and very icy. the tracks worked well. maybe I'll have a video sunday. i live in windham were are you? I will be doing my own service. steve

[foxvalley]

Full length under the fenders, I believe I went with a 3" wide strip (originally intended to line up over the cleats on my Supertracks). Bolted through the fenders with Counter Sunk 1/4" bolts. The only nasty spot is under the Air Intake Shroud. Also be careful that you don't drill up into the seat frame...... Don't ask
As for the Gold Diggers..... I had them, so I used them. I don't know a lot about studs, I just put them on and tried them.
Oh, sorry, the strip is 1/4 thick not 1/8 thick. I will go edit that post.


RD

Thanks Doc,
Going to see Tim next week for a couple days,setting up my new 2013 HDI. This will be a great time to let "him" drill into the fenders on a new rig.Still on the fence with the stud setup so close to spring,on the flipside,it would be great to test this thing with the right stud setup. Going to set up the new unit just like my old 2011, is there anything that you would,add,change or delete, to make the ultimate mud/snow machine? I can't go out with the tracks/snow belted extentions,as it will not fit on my trailer. Being at Tims,I will have anything, and everything at my disposal,so I would like to take advantage of this,and any feedback from you or anybody else would be much appreciated.

[bigbuck]

Hey Steve..Looking forward to your videos and pics of your hardtop..I was looking forward to more snow on the ground here in the Bangor area,(Brewer) but oh well, still had a great time with my machine..With no dealers in the area I guess I will be trying to do my own service as well. Changing the fluids are no problem but for everything else I will be asking the guys who know for help.. (wish I had a Doc in my neighborhood)
Foxvalley...Cant wait for updates on ideas in creating the ultimate snow machine!! Bill

[foxvalley]

I have about 7 hours of testing on Tims new belted track,with the belted long cleat kit attached,and also with the short cleat kit also attached in between the long cleats.
So far,this is the most aggressive track system that I have tested,and should do anything that any other track can do,and more.I have just made about 15 video clips,of this track system in action, and the most impresseve is the video of the argo walking out onto the ice in about 4' of water.I'm not sure if I was hitting bottom or not,but am comming close to walking out every time without touching bottom. I think with a second person with me,we can get it to walk out on the ice in deep water every time. This is something that has never been done with any other track system that I am aware of, in deep water.
Talk is cheap,so let the video do the talking for me.I have yet to download to utube,but should have some clips today.
edited argo walking out on the ice - YouTube

http://youtu.be/l-_EcDbAzmA