Allan M
Well-Known Member
I'm curious to what degree track ground pressure is a factor in the purchase and use of excavators. I think a 20k lb machine might have the same track PSI as my 12.5k lb machine. Is it normal for excavators to have less that 10 PSI ground force exerted by the track? I would think that in some situations more track PSI would mean greater traction and an advantage; in other situations less track PSI would be desirable or you wind up using bog mats or destroying delicate surfaces.
Also, do steel tracks generally offer a lower track PSI ground force than rubber on the same machine? I'm thinking that steel tracks actually have better ground contact than rubber tracks of a similar size.
Also, do steel tracks generally offer a lower track PSI ground force than rubber on the same machine? I'm thinking that steel tracks actually have better ground contact than rubber tracks of a similar size.