| Traction! What is Traction? |
| Traction is the ability to pull an implement utilizing maximum horsepower without creating compaction. If you keep your slippage to 5% or less through maximum traction and minimize your compaction, then you achieve maximum fuel savings with a minimum of crop loss. |
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| Are fuel consumption and horsepower affected with rubber track? |
| The typical tractor with an OMNITRAC positive drive track system is using less fuel than dual-tire tractors, at the same time providing more horsepower to the ground.
Independent tests show improved tractive efficiency when a OMNITRAC system is utilized. An OMNITRAC-equipped tractor delivers 65%-70% of the horsepower to the drawbar, while a tire-equipped tractor delivers only about 50% of its horsepower to the drawbar. |
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| What effect does steep terrain have on the track? |
| There is definitely more stress on the track on a hillside, but with OMNITRAC roller spacing and design, track failure has not been an issue. |
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| What does it take to change from wide tracks to narrow tracks or vice versa? |
| The OMNITRAC systems are designed to utilize varying track widths. All that is required is to purchase additional track, and in some cases, another set of rollers. The typical time to change over the track ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours. |
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| How much does the OMNITRAC system reduce soil compaction, and why is this important? |
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By distributing equipment weight over a much larger surface area, and by eliminating the effect that
conventional tires have of constantly "climbing out of a hole", soil being cultivated for agriculture is
subject to much less compaction. A typical tractor with 2 or 4 wheel drive equipped with an OMNITRAC system will reduce compaction by as much as 50%.
Crop yield reductions of more than 50% in severely compacted soil and more than 25% in moderately compacted soil are possible, according to Purdue University studies. |
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| How does soil compaction compare for different OMNITRAC systems vs. standard tractor tires? |
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Axle load determines the extent of compaction damage. A typical four-wheel drive tractor will have axle loads of 15,000 pounds or more. With the use of tracks, these axle loads can be distributed over a much larger surface. For example, dual 18.4 x 42 tires will generate a footprint of approximately 1,296 square inches of surface on the ground. An OMNITRAC Half-Track system with 24" track will provide 2,960 square inches of surface on the ground. If 30" tracks are used which is still less width than dual 18.4 x 42 tires, the track will provide 3,660 square inches of track on the ground.
The OMNITRAC Half-Track system also provides for variable ground pressure control, eliminating the front wheel compaction; plus, the tracks are not constantly climbing out of a hole as it is with tires. A tractor equipped with 18.4 x 42 duals and axle weight of 15,000 pounds generates 11.6 pounds per square inch of ground pressure. However, an OMNITRAC equipped tractor using 24" track generates 5 pounds per square inch of ground pressure, and a 30" track equipped tractor generates 4.0 pounds per square inch of ground pressure. A very significant difference. |
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| What custom services and products can OMNITRAC provide? |
| Omnitrac can provide, over and above our standard configurations, undercarriages of longer or shorter lengths, complete frames, hitches and mounts. Remember: "If It Moves, We Can Track It!" |
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| What is the difference between OMNITRAC positive drive track systems and friction drive track systems? |
| OMNITRAC positive drive track systems utilize the center lug as its drive source, whereas friction drive track systems require the belt to run at very high tension with pressures of 15,000 to 17, 000 lbs., with the center lug used only as a guide. |
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| In what configurations are OMNITRAC hydraulic powered track systems available? |
| OMNITRAC offers a large standard range of configurations from a 12" wheelbase with 2" wide track to a 158" wheelbase with 36" track. |
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| What sizes of pull-type systems are available? |
| Pull-type systems are available in lengths up to 158" wheelbase with track widths from 12" to 36" with capacities to 150,000 lbs. |
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| Does OMNITRAC offer replacement rubber track? |
| We have tracks available from 8" - 36" wide utilizing a variety of track manufacturers. We offer replacement track for mini-excavators, skid steers and any application using metal imbed track. Omnitrac also has replacement track for the John Deere T Series and some models of CAT Challenger with replacement track for all CAT Challengers being available in 2000. |
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| Is OMNITRAC capable of providing rubber track systems for underwater environments? |
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Omnitrac has the technology and expertise to manufacture track systems from aluminum and stainless steel for any specialized application like underwater systems.
Our welders are certified in both aluminum and stainless welding (QW-201.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code), plus we dye test all welds for flaws and sandblast the finished product prior to assembly. |
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| What is the warranty on OMNITRAC systems? |
| The tracks are warranted against workmanship failure for up to 3 years, on a prorated basis by the manufacturer. The frame, attaching hardware, and rollers are warranted for 1 year. |
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| What effect does the track system have on the manufacturer's warranty? |
| Omnitrac works with all manufacturers to avoid any conflicts on warranty issues. In the event it is found an Omnitrac undercarriage generated a warranty issue, Omnitrac will address the issue promptly. |
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