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I'm about to purchase a 650 HD and want tracks that I can leave on all year long. I've owned a Response with plastic tracks and could virtually go anywhere I wanted but they were too noisy and cut way down on an already underpowered machine. I know about Adair/Escargo etc. but want to know how the stock 18" rubber tracks compare.
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I have ran both the plastic and now have the rubber on a avenger,the rubber tracks are far superior than any thing I have used in the winter,that said I would not recommend them on all summer,they are capable but are very heavy and will not clear mud out well from the wheel area,they take a fair amount of HP to turn in the dry and there will be issues with tire and track friction,a rubber side belted crossbar track is best IMO for mud and summer use.Cheers NCTOriginally posted by placergold View Post -
What tracks would you recommend for all seasons? I really like what I can do with tracks in the summer and have an outboard so no worry with water. Tracks are expensive and I'd like to choose the type that will work for me in the summer as well...without damaging the body etc. My quote from Argo for the rubber tracks was $3,200.00....which is the same for the 8x8...try to figure that one out.Comment
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There are several different style tracks available now. Adair Argo have several different style of Track's, Escargo and Channel tracks both made in Canada, Beaver Dam Argo also has UHMW tracks available plus he is the US seller of the Escargo tracks. 6x6world member Buzz has made a few set of UHMW tracks and he is here in Alaska. So depending on where your located shipping is also a cost to consider. Argo rubber tracks are great in snow but not recommended for anything else due to the strain on your chains, axles etc. Look through the threads and posts on here and you will be able to learn a lot. Good luckComment
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If you have the plastic tracks already perhaps consider an open track for year round use and save the plastic track for high snow. If you order the HD with the 24's you can use you old track on the HD.
The rubber Argo track uses alot of HP due due the friction and drag on the dry ground when trying to skid them.
The rubber track is way heavier than your current plastic track also. They are great for powder and silt though.sigpic
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Originally posted by placergold View Post
Hey Placer, since I have run a 650 HD all year round under every conceivable mud and swamp condition I can tell you the Adair tracks system will give you what you are looking for. I have run my 650 with the stock 24" tires and the Adair tracks. The Adair tracks take very little power away from the machine, they are easy on yourchains and bearings because the tires can slip inside the tracks. The tracks i recommend for your Argo is the new belted system.
This video speaks for itself, you can go any where, do any thing without over stressing your machine
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I think Rubber tracks are great for " all around " Winter use, and going in a straight line in the Summer.
The Adair tracks are great in the summer, and good in the winter. The different widths available make them a little more adaptable to your conditions. I prefer the 14.5" width for Summer use. The 18.5" tracks require Axle extensions which make them wider than I want for Summer use, but still work very well. I've not had any issues with loosing an Adair track when loaded heavy and performing difficult turns.
The Channel and Escargo tracks look good, and are getting good reviews by those that have them. I have some small concerns as to how well they will stay on when loaded heavy, but hopefully one of the users will address that issue soon. These tracks are wide, and also need axle extensions, but if you are not running tight trails they sound like a possible good option.
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I run Argo 18" rubber tracks on my avengers.
They are hard on the machines and manoeuvrability is poor when used in deep heather/grass, but they do have their advantages and ake a huge difference when running over bottomless bog etc.
They work great in the snow and I was amazed by where the machines would go.
I have bought Adair track turners but have still not fitted them but I am looking to fit them soon to reduce chain wind up.
I haven't tried the Adair tracks but by the reviews and YouTube clips they are the ones to go forComment
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