Not Cat but VTS
We have had a set of VTS tracks fitted to a Mustang 2109 ( 100 hp ) . One of the tracks broke after 500 hours , from what I could see it broke from the middle out , the wire was as rusty as #$%k . The rubber hardly worn at all , and they told us we had been too hard on them and using it on too harsh material , then they said that the machine had too much HP but they were the ones who spec'ed it . at the end of the day I think they were just BullS***ing us . One operator on this machine who I would consider a good , smooth operator and works in what I would think is good material . I would consider that the tracks had the correct tension on them any time I seen it and I work along side of it most of the time . Has any one else had simliar problem ? Haddy
How long does a mini-ex track last down in your neck of the woods? I wouldn't expect a VTS track or a CTL track with steel to last as long as your mini-ex tracks. Same fundamental construction and way more forces applied to the track. The cables are usually the first to go due to cuts and moisture getting into the track. My understanding is that New Zealand is a pretty wet country which probably accelerates your cable corrosion.