Track Shoes
Forged and heat-treated shoes in single, double and triple grouser patterns, plus wide swamp shoes and flat plates for finished surfaces. Bolt hole pattern is matched to the chain series.
Features
- Grouser height and shoe width together decide traction and flotation; wider shoes lower ground pressure but raise bending stress on the shoe and side load on the chain.
- Triple grouser plates are standard on excavators because they cut turning resistance on hard ground and reduce link twisting.
- Shoe thickness and grouser profile are chosen for the abrasive content of the ground, not only for machine weight.
- Bolt hole spacing, hole diameter and countersink must match the chain; a shoe that suits the pitch may still not seat on the link.
- Rubber pad shoes and bolt-on pads are available where machines cross finished surfaces.
Specifications
| Figure | Typical range | Unit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoe width | 700 | mm | Sets ground pressure and flotation. |
| Grouser pattern | single / double / triple | Traction against turning resistance. | |
| Grouser height | 26 - 65 | mm | Bite in soft or loose material. |
| Bolt holes per shoe | 4 / 6 | holes | Must match the chain link pattern. |