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SELECTION OF TRACK SHOE
SELECTION OF TRACK SHOE
Suitable track shoes should be selected according to operating conditions.
Method of selecting shoes
ethod of selecting shoes
Confirm the category from the list of applications in table 2
table 2, then use table 1
table 1 to select the shoe.
Wide shoes (categories B and C) have limitations on applications. Before using wide shoes, check
the precautions, then investigate and study the operating conditions to confirm if these shoes are
suitable.
Select the narrowest shoe possible to meet the required flotation and ground pressure.
Application of wider shoes than recommendations will cause unexpected problem such as bending
of shoes, crack of link, breakage of pin, loosening of shoe bolts and the other various problems.
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Table 2
Table 2
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Table 1
Table 1
Track shoe
Specification
Category
500 mm triple grouser
Standard
A
600 mm triple grouser
Option
B
700 mm triple grouser
Option
C
Category
Applications
Applications
A
Rocky ground,
river beds,
normal soil
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Travel at low speed on rough ground with large obstacles such as
boulders or fallen trees
B
Normal soil,
soft ground
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These shoes cannot be used on rough ground with large obstacles
such as boulders or fallen trees
Travel at high speed only on flat ground
Travel slowly at low speed if it is impossible to avoid going over
obstacles
C
Extremely soft gound
(swampy ground)
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Use the shoes only in the conditions that the machine sinks and it is
impossible to use the shoes of category A or B
These shoes cannot be used on rough ground with large obstacles
such as boulders or fallen trees
Travel at high speed only on flat ground
Travel slowly at low speed if it is impossible to avoid going over
obstacles
