EN 
ES Traction Lugs / Tread Bars
* Roading (significantly increases wear)
* Track Width/Wheel Package (narrower wheels cause uneven wear)
* Track width (narrower tracks wear faster)
* Field soil conditions (abrasive conditions increase wear)
* Ballast weight/distribution (imbalance causes uneven wear)
* Maximum drawbar pull (higher slip increases wear)
* Operational techniques (can affect wear)
* Minimize roading distance and duration, consider transporting instead.
* Stay off pavement if roading is necessary.
* Reduce transport weight and speed.
* Adjust machine balance for even weight distribution.
* Transport during cooler times of the day.
* Use wider tracks and appropriate wheel packages.
The wheel path, the area under the highest load, wears fastest. The inboard side may wear faster due to axle deflections and road curvature. Turning frequently in one direction can also cause uneven wear. High slip and vertical loads increase wear rate.
Cause: Poor adhesion due to contamination or improper cure.
Appearance: Smooth surface at the tread bar-carcass interface, sometimes with jagged tears at tread bar ends and outer edges.
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Cause: Incomplete or improper cure, contamination, poor source material.
Appearance: Separation of rubber material in multiple layers, usually noted across all tread bars.
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Cause: Excessive internal heat from high loads and extended roading/transport.
Appearance: Blistered, swollen tread bars, eventually splitting open. Reverted rubber inside is soft and sticky. Often associated with failed midrollers.
Prevention: Reduce roading speeds, especially in high ambient temperatures.
Reduce weight during roading.
Travel on gravel instead of pavement and during cooler times.
Balance machine weight distribution.
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Cause: Mechanical damage from sharp objects.
Appearance: Tearing through multiple track layers or a smooth cut through several layers.
Prevention: Careful operation near sharp objects, trim loose rubber.
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Cause: Highly abrasive or hard/irregular soil conditions.
Appearance: Tread bar chipping, worse on the turning side, tread erosion in abrasive soils (gravel/sand).
Prevention: Avoid aggressive soil conditions.
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Cause: Rubber fatigue from repeated flexing and bending, tread bar stresses.
Appearance: Shallow cracks at the tread bar base, extending into the upper carcass layer, may expose reinforcement cables.
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Cause: Extended track operation on aggressive crop stubble.
Appearance: Chipping damage on tread bars and carcass, exposing reinforcement layers, damage path aligned with stubble location.
Prevention: Primary tillage between or diagonal to stubble, cutting crops close to the ground, or using stalk stompers.
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Cause: Operating in aggressive/cloddy soil with high loads and low ground penetration, usually with new tracks.
Appearance: Tearing on inboard/center tread edge, ranging from shallow cuts to torn sections.
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Cause: High drawbar loads in hard soil with minimal tread penetration.
Appearance: Cracks forming half an inch from the carcass, starting near the center and moving outwards.
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Cause: Localized loading from undercarriage wheels, soil conditions, prolonged high-speed roading, ballasting, and high axle loads.
Appearance: Cupping on the trailing edge of tread bars, location correlating to wheel pressure.
Prevention: Use the widest recommended rolling stock for the track width.
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Guide or Drive Lugs
Guide Lug: Retains the track in friction drive systems, no torque/tractive force.
Drive Lug: Retains the track and carries torque/tractive force in positive drive systems.
Initial break-in wear is normal. Continued wear can be due to misalignment, steep slopes, abrasive soil, side loading, or internal track damage. Prevention involves proper alignment, alternating downhill sides on slopes, and addressing mechanical issues.
Drive lugs are serviceable if over 50% remains attached. Tracks can function with one missing lug, but life may reduce. To maximize life:
Minimize high-draft side loads.
Avoid full power in low gears, maintain speeds above 4-5 MPH.
Monitor and correct track misalignment.
Keep drive wheel lug pockets clear.
Rotate tracks to even out wear if needed.
Yes, bolt-on guide lug kits are available for many track designs and are an economical alternative to track replacement. Only repair if the track’s condition justifies it.
This is not recommended due to precise placement needs and high loads. Tracks with single missing drive lugs can often continue running for an extended period.
Cause: Poor manufacturing curing or contamination.
Appearance: Smooth, clean separation of the lug from the carcass.
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Cause: Contamination or incomplete cure.
Appearance: Clean separation in the center of the drive lug at the mold line.
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Cause: Incomplete manufacturing cure or contamination.
Appearance: Peeling of the outer rubber layer, exposing the fabric reinforcement.
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Friction Drive/Guide Lug Cause: Mechanical damage from objects, untracking, low tension, or contact with track components.
Positive Drive/Drive Lug Cause: Mechanical damage, ratcheting due to high torque/material ingestion, or temporary tension loss.
Appearance: Torn lugs with jagged separation, potential for additional mechanical damage from untracking.
Prevention: Keep track system clear, maintain tension and alignment, prevent untracking.
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Cause: Track misalignment, extreme side hills, poor track system condition, incorrect break-in, internal track damage, high side loads.
Appearance: Damage on one side of the guide lug (misalignment/side hills) or both sides (improper break-in).
Prevention: Verify and maintain track alignment, address mechanical issues, alternate downhill sides on slopes.
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Cause: Rubber-to-rubber contact between lug and rolling components.
Appearance: Scuffing and wear on the leading edge of the lug.
Prevention: Break-in in dry, dusty conditions, lubricate with dust/dirt before roading, check and adjust alignment.
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Cause: Loose bolts, component failure, mechanical damage from debris, worn midrollers, uneven tread wear.
Appearance: Repeated gouging/chipping of lugs, potential crushing and scuffing from untracking.
Prevention: Maintain tension and alignment, inspect for debris, replace worn/damaged components.
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Cause (A): Normal wear from manufacturing edge relief and base fatigue.
Appearance: Small separation along the lug base, potentially leading to lug loss.
Cause (B): Track system issues, side loads, or partial untracking.
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Cause: Drive bar scrubbing the non-power side of the lug, low drawbar loads, excessive roading, incorrect/worn drive wheels.
Appearance: Erosion or scuffing on the lug’s reverse face, uniform damage on all lugs, potential for abnormal vibration.
Prevention: Use correct size and condition drive wheels, break in tracks in dry, dusty conditions.
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Cause: Mud buildup on drive wheel, low track tension, severely worn drive lugs.
Appearance: Torn drive lugs with jagged separation, potential for additional damage from untracking.
Prevention: Keep drive wheel pockets clear, maintain tension and alignment, replace worn midrollers.
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Cause A: Stress cracking from side loads, misalignment, or ratcheting.
Cause B: Improper cure or contamination during manufacturing.
Appearance: Cracks or minor separation near the lug base, potentially progressing to lug loss.
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Cause: Abrasive soils, improper/worn drive wheel, increased machine power, sudden shock loads.
Appearance: Visible reinforcement layer between lugs or on contact areas with the drive wheel.
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Carcass
Cause: Contamination or poor manufacturing cure.
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Cause: Contamination or manufacturing cure.
Appearance: Localized damage with loose rubber around the margins, minimal wheel path damage.
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Cause: Manufacturing issue.
Appearance: Twist or kink in the carcass under full tension, difficulty aligning the track.
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Cause: Localized over-tensioning from untracking, overloading, material ingestion, or debris buildup.
Appearance: Tear through the entire carcass, straight or angled, potential difficulty aligning.
Prevention: Avoid material buildup or packing, clean track system if stuck, prevent untracking, use appropriate track for the application.
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Cause: Localized loading from narrow beds, operation in furrows, untracking, material buildup on wheels, severe ground conditions.
Appearance: Damage on internal carcass under or at the wheel path edge.
Prevention: Use tracks with inside reinforcement, correct track width for the application, clean the track system regularly, ensure proper rolling stock, monitor track tension.
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Cause: Localized loading from wide tracks on narrow wheels, narrow beds, furrow operation, severe conditions.
Appearance: Small blisters near the wheel path edge, potentially exposing main cables and causing unraveling.
Prevention: Use correct track and wheel widths.
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Cause: Material buildup on drive wheels/idlers/midrollers, operation with non-elastomeric coated wheels, failed midrollers, excessive heat, drive wheel spinning.
Appearance: Rubber detachment around the track circumference, blistering or grooving on the inside surface.
Prevention: Inspect wheels for coating damage, use scrapers on steel drive wheels, replace worn wheels promptly.
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Cause: Material buildup on drive wheels/idlers/midrollers, use of non-elastomeric coated wheels, failed midrollers, excessive heat, drive wheel spinning.
Appearance: Rubber detachment around the track circumference, blistering or grooving on the inside surface.
Prevention: Inspect wheels for coating damage, use scrapers on steel drive wheels if available, replace worn wheels promptly.
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Cause: Contact with external objects like implements, posts, blades, or machine frame.
Appearance: Jagged track edge, damaged tread bars and carcass, potential exposed cables.
Prevention: Avoid edge contact with sharp objects, maintain tension, prevent untracking.
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Cause: Internal cracks, splits, mechanical damage.
Appearance: Exposed main cable, potentially unraveling from the carcass.
Prevention: Avoid contact with sharp edges, maintain tension, prevent untracking, trim protruding cables.
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Cause: Material buildup on drive/idler wheels, operation with unsupported drive lugs, often a secondary failure from a wheel path tear.
Appearance: Main cable separation under drive/guide lugs.
Prevention: Check and clean wheels for material buildup.
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Cause: Normal wear, sometimes slippage due to low tension, material buildup, or midroller lockup.
Appearance: Grooved or planed-off internal surface, uniform wear in circumferential grooves.
Prevention: Monitor midrollers for lockup, maintain tension, avoid prolonged spinning, monitor drive wheel scraper.
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Cause: Broken steel plies within the carcass.
Appearance: Guide lug wear, inability to align the track after previous successful alignment.
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Cause: Rubber flash from the manufacturing process.
Appearance: Clicking or snapping noise as midrollers pass over rubber flash.
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Cosmetic Deffects and Others
Cause: Minor manufacturing defects, environment, or minor mechanical damage.
Appearance: Varies.
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Replace midrollers if:
Over 1/3 of the coating is missing around the wheel.
Coating loss extends across the entire width.
The midroller doesn’t turn freely.
The face builds up with dirt due to thin coating.
Visible flat spots indicate the wheel stopped turning.
Replace midrollers in sets on the same axle.
Cause: Poor manufacturing process control.
Appearance: Torn or chunked sections of the coating.
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Cause: Poor adhesion to steel or casting.
Appearance: Clean separation on edges away from guide lugs or the entire coating coming off cleanly.
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Cause A: Poor manufacturing/process control.
Cause B: Abrasive soil or mechanical damage.
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Cause: Material buildup, low track tension.
Appearance: Smoothly machined-off coating with circumferential grooves.
Prevention: Regularly clean the track system, adjust tread gauge or track width, ensure proper scrapers, maintain track tension.
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Cause A: Steel defect (early in life, originating from a defective area).
Cause B: High loads, abrasive wear (midlife fatigue cracks), improper torque or missing/damaged backing plates.
Appearance: Cracks in the rim or bolt circle.
Prevention: Regularly inspect for cracks, replace cracked wheels, ensure adequate clearance between wheel and frame.
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Cause: Excessive heat from track misalignment, steep slopes, unbalanced machine, missing spacers.
Appearance: Polished surface on the guide lug side with sudden, often partial, coating separation.
Prevention: Verify and maintain alignment, correct machine balance, use appropriate track/midroller combination, avoid high-speed roading, monitor track system condition.
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Cause: Normal wear, high loads, abrasive/rocky soils, narrow bed operation.
Appearance: Chipped or chunked edges on the midroller coating.
Prevention: Avoid abrasive soil, balance machine weight, reduce material recirculation.
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Cause: Excessive heat and abrasion from loss of rotation due to ice buildup, failed bearings/seals, or debris.
Appearance: Flat spot or worn section on the midroller, potential for track damage.
Prevention: Monitor wheel rotation, especially during winter, check for seized hubs or debris buildup.
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Cause: Material ingestion, cutting, or debris damage.
Appearance: Random pitting, chunking, or damage on the coating.
Prevention: Monitor track system, limit spot turning to minimize material ingestion.
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Cause: Mechanical damage from a front idler recoil event, contact with the track frame.
Appearance: Scratched, torn, or circumferentially split idler coating.
Prevention: Maintain proper track tension, avoid high-impact operations, minimize material ingestion.
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Purpose: Prevents continued use or sale of failed components after warranty credit.
Procedure: Cut through the entire carcass near the serial number, at least 4 inches deep, take a picture showing the cut and serial number.
Temperature: Below 25°C/77°F, avoid heat sources.
Humidity: Below 60%, prevent condensation.
Light: Protect from direct sunlight and UV.
Radiation: Avoid ionizing radiation.
Ozone: Avoid ozone-generating equipment.
Liquids/Semi-liquids: Avoid contact with harmful substances.
Metals: Avoid contact with copper and manganese.
Different Products: Avoid contact between different rubber compositions.
Palletized Tracks: Stack no more than four pallets high, separate with plywood.
Installed Tracks: Release tension for long-term storage, rotate track every six months.
Storage Life: Reassess tracks stored over five years, no warranty applies after five years from manufacturing.
Check for damage to adjacent tread bars, missing tread bars, tears/punctures/cuts, guide lug wear/loss, carcass separation, and other issues.
Determine if the damage is likely warrantable or application-related based on the guide’s descriptions and photos.