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just curious... on the fox valley picture it shows a 8x8 argo with tracks split between the first 2 front tires and then back 2 tires. anyone ever run one that way and what are the advantages, disadvantages if any. thanks, johnboy
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turns easier and keeping a track mounted on only 2 tires is easier to do than a full track. This is especially true when using a flat track (non-elevated belt) in commercial applications with heavy loads. Same reason that keeping a track on a 6x6 is much easier than an 8x8.
You do give up (1) axle-to-axle distance worth of footprint, so for example an 8x8 with dual tracks on each side has a footprint equal to a 6x6 with a single track (if tires and track width is apples to apples).
I've done dual tracks with elevated-belt grousers, and they can be run super loose as an elevated-belt track is already most resistant to coming off. Dual elevated-belt track also eliminate the need for track tuners as there is no longer a mixing of "end wrap" tires and "trapped center" tires. All tire speeds match grouser speeds perfectly.
Clearance between tire #2 and #3 becomes an issue, and only certain grouser types can be used unless you use smaller tires.
I've also tried rear, center, and front half-tracks. The center half track was my favorite and turned the best by far. It also did not require track tuners.
The full 8x8 track outperforms in the worst conditions and simply requires the correct set up. -
thanks buzz , you sure know alot about tracks !! i know the homemade half tracks i fabbed and still have really work well. thanks j.b.Comment
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