Lynx Engineering in Northamptonshire now offers a new range of rubber tracks designed to convert larger wheeled tractors, self-propelled harvesters and other machines into powerful, versatile tracked vehicles capable of working even in the most challenging conditions.
Manufactured by Zuidberg Tracks, the triangular Zuidberg Westtrack system allows users to operate their machines across any type of surface, wet or dry, flat or undulating, with ease – eliminating costly downtime and increasing productivity. The system also makes it possible to drive over surfaces with a lower load-bearing capacity earlier in the year and to do so for longer, extending the working season.
The reduced ground pressure exerted by the tracks is claimed to be a major benefit to arable farmers.
“The Zuidberg Westtrack system applies up to 75 per cent less ground pressure than machines using standard pneumatic tyres,” Lynx Engineering managing director Nick Ewbank said. “This means that the soil structure remains fully intact with little or no compaction to inhibit plant growth. The product really can contribute to yield improvement, both in terms of quantity and quality.
Improved grip and traction is a key feature of the system. The rubber tracks can increase the towing or load bearing capacity of the tractor because they have a much great contact surface on the ground compared with conventional pneumatic tyres. Up to four times as many grooves are active on the ground at any time, even when negotiating bends. The tracks are also self-cleaning, which means they don’t clog-up and traction isn’t compromised.
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| This Zuidberg Westtrack system was built for an Austrian customer’s Claas Xerion 3800. |
The system is designed to be easily interchangeable. The process of removing the standard wheels on a tractor and replacing them with track units and vice-versa can be completed within just a few hours. No major modifications to the machine are necessary.
Depending on the weight of the tractor or machine and what it is used for, there are a variety of Zuidberg Westtrack systems to choose from. The triangular systems can be fitted to almost any tractor, self-propelled or towed machinery and agricultural vehicles. Systems can also be custom-built to specific requirements in relation to track width, rut width, wheelbase, wheel height and load.
For more information visit: www.lynx-engineering.co.uk
