Caterpillar is pleased to announce the availability of a bar-style rubber track factory option for the 239D, 249D and 259D Compact Track Loader models. Similar to the conventional ‘block’ tread rubber track, the internal construction of the bar- tread rubber track incorporates steel imbeds and longitudinal steel cords. However, the bar-tread rubber track option differentiates itself in its ability to minimize ground disturbance and provide low ground pressure, making it ideal for landscapers who perform finish grade work. The new bar-style option features a 400 mm (15.7 in) tread with narrowly spaced bars. This leaves behind a series of narrow, parallel ridges that
are easily knocked down with a rake prior to installing sod or other finished product. The bar-style rubber track tread also offers extra traction when operating in snow, especially compared to the traditional ‘block’ tread pattern. The bar- style track will allow these CTL models to be even more versatile by making jobs, such as grading or snow clearing, less time-consuming and less intensive.
The bar-style tread tracks are also being released as service replacement parts. They can be used as a direct service replacement for the block-style tread CTL track offering and can be retrofitted directly to the models listed below. No additional undercarriage modifications are required when retrofitting these tracks.
Distribution
Bar-style tread tracks are available as indicated in the tables below. Bar Tread Track Part Number |
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Price List Option |
Description |
Model |
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420-9886 |
Track – Bar Tread (400 mm/15.7 in width) |
239D, 249D |
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454-6049* |
Track – Bar Tread (400 mm/15.7 in width) |
259D |
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*Available with November 2015 build. Sanford will accommodate configuration changes to orders within the normal order change guidelines where possible. |
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Service Part Number |
Description |
Model |
Availability |
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420-9892 |
Track – Bar Tread (400 mm/15.7 in width) |
239D, 249D |
Now |
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454-6048 |
Track – Bar Tread (400 mm/15.7 in width) |
259D, 259B3 |
November 2015 |
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For additional information contact:
SSL/MTL/CTL Product Marketing
Kevin Coleman
Sr. Project Engineer – Americas North and South, Australia (919) 465-2774
Coleman_Kevin@cat.com
Jeff Brown
Sr. Project Engineer – Americas North and South, Australia (919) 465-2818
Brown_Jeff_S@cat.com
S. Henry Long
Sr. Project Engineer – Europe, Africa, Middle East +44 1455 825712
Long_S_Henry@cat.com