untitled755 2nd Ave NW, West Fargo, ND, 58078, PH: 701-282-7710 /
800-747-6182, Fax: 701-282-8131
E-Series Track &
Hard Shoe Track
Soft Shoe Track
WHY USE "OVER-THE-TIRE" TRACKS?
Traction: If a skid loader is not performing in adverse conditions
it is usually because the loader has lost traction. The
installation of tracks will greatly restore traction and loader
performance.
Flotation: Flotation is a small but important part of loader
performance. Tracks increase floatation by contributing to the
following factors: (1) Ground Pressure/PSI Rating is reduced by the
track laying down a larger footprint than the tire,
effectively reducing the ground pressure of the skid loader by as
much as 50%. (2) Traction keeps the loader moving therefore not
allowing it to have time to sink. (3) Time: By keeping the loader
moving it prevents the loader from staying in one spot long enough
to
sink. (4) Too much flotation and performance will disappear due to
a loss of traction. This can easily happen
when psi gets down in the range of 3-4 psi.
Wear: Because tracks have less adhesion when turning on hard or
abrasive surfaces, they can effectively re- duce tire costs in some
conditions. Tracks can also reduce drive train wear by reducing the
shock loading caused by the operator spinning the tires and
reversing direction to maintain movement when the loader has lost
traction.
Ride: Tracks can greatly increase ride comfort in rough terrain as
they bridge the rough spots thus smoothing out the ride. The
counterbalance weight of the track also helps carry heavy loads
smoother and safer.
Cost: Track costs of $1.00 to $4.00 per hour can be very cost
effective when considering they allow the loader to do work in
conditions where tires cannot. Without tracks, other equipment
would have to be brought in or operators would have to wait until
conditions improve. The amount of increased production time that
tracks return can add up to many times the cost of the tracks.
Tracks, for the most part, can be left on year around as
performance is increased even in good condi- tions. Tracks need
only be removed if surface disturbance or damage is a
consideration. These condi- tions can be addressed with the
exclusive Grouser Soft Shoe Track.
Tire Protection: Tracks do a very good job of protecting the tender
sidewall of the tire. They also have a protective quality at the
face of the tire.
Turning: Because tracks create a lower ground pressure they will
actually turn easier than tires in many condi- tions.
Conclusion: Tracks are the one attachment that can not only
contribute to the performance of the loader but also im- prove the
performance of other attachments that one may purchase for the
machine and therefore con- tribute to profitability under many job
applications.
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MARKET PROFILE—OVER THE TIRE TRACKS
Customer profile: Approximately 50% of over-the-tire metal track
sales come from the small contractor who uses their skid loader as
the primary tool to make money. The second largest track market
would be the landscape and nursery market with approximately 30%.
The rest of the market would be made up of farmers with poultry or
livestock, municipalities, large con- tractors, recycling, foundry,
demolition, fertilizer, mining, woods, and other. Rental yards are
a fast grow- ing segment in the track market with the introduction
of the cost effective EX Combo soft track.
Identifying track customers: There is a potential customer for
every loader that is experiencing excessive tire slippage. The most
ob- vious conditions are mud and sand but tracks also enhance
performance and smooth out the ride even in good conditions. So
there are far more potential customers than one would think. Keep
in mind if the tires are spinning the loader is not producing and
is a potential customer.
Applications in which tracks help sell loaders: Landscaping, spread
and level loose material, tree digging and transplanting, mining
operations, prepar- ing job sites, moving construction material at
job sites, barge and ship unloading, livestock operations,
backfilling, working in peat bogs, fencing contractors, demolition,
swimming pool installation and any ap- plication that traction,
ride, tire protection, and/or floatation is a problem. The soft
shoe track is targeted at the market with sensitive areas to work
in.
Trends: We see the usage of tracks to continue to be strong with
new applications being discovered because of their inherent
advantages. Currently about 15% of the new loaders are utilizing
tracks and that number is increasing as more people become aware of
their advantages. The use of tracks tends to grow rapidly in the
areas where the dealer promotes them.
Demonstration tips: Recognize an application to which the benefits
of tracks could be appreciated. Many times the dealer thinks the
loader doesn’t need any help because after all it is a four-wheel
drive unit. He finds out too late that the loader had a poor
showing because of a low traction condition, when in fact it was
the right piece of equipment but not properly set up for the job.
Some dealers have developed a very profitable attachment sale by
demonstrating the loader with tracks. Once the customer sees the
difference tracks make, they will usually order, even if they feel
they will not need them all the time.
Hard Shoe Track Soft Shoe Track
Common Track Link Assy
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GROUSER TRACK—FEATURES / BENEFITS History Grouser over-the-tire
tracks were developed over a 12 year period from 1975 to 1987 when
the present design was finalized and introduced as the finest track
available then and now. Up until 1991 the Grouser track was a hand
welded track. In 1991 Grouser installed a robot to do the welding
for rea- sons of quality and to keep up with demand. In 1993
Grouser took the ultimate step and switched to a cast pad and link.
This improved the product with a better material that is stronger
and yields a longer wear life. The Cross-Bar Track has even
smoother edges for tire protection and a quality standard that no
weldment can match. The Cross-Bar Metal Track is now available for
the most popular tire sizes such as 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 15.5.
In 1999 the Combo Track was introduced for those markets that need
the versatility of a track. The Combo Track is an Over-The-Track
that has replaceable pads. The re- placeable pads are available as
a soft shoe or a steel shoe.
Design The Grouser run loose design was developed to provide
maximum performance through flota- tion, traction, cleaning, and
low cost per hour to own.
Traction Loss of traction is the number one performance robbing
condition encountered by the skid loader. Traction is restored by
the segmented design and large cross bars that can sink into the
ground effectively controlling ground sheer. The segmented design
allows material to squeeze up into the track and tire to prevent
spinning by providing the maximum amount of material for the track
and tire to push against. Even though the pads that lay between the
tires do not significantly contribute to flotation, they play a
very important part in maintaining traction by adding to the number
of pads that have to be ground sheared.
Flotation The design of Grouser tracks correctly places the most
pad area beyond the face of the tire where it belongs and
effectively reduces the ground pressure of the skid loader by as
much as 50%. Keep in mind that the tire will retain its original
ground contact area without any help from the design of the track
pad. The area between the tires does not help in reducing ground
pressure as can be demon- strated at any time by the ability to
pick up the pads between the tires with your hand. Flotation
between the wheels can be accomplished only by applying force from
the opposite side (such as with rollers). Since there is no down
force between the wheels, flotation cannot be accomplished in this
area.
Cleaning A high performance track must clean well to perform well.
Cleaning is a direct result of the open, segmented pad design that
lets material pack in for traction and flotation but allows the
material to be ejected by the action of the tire against the
material as the tire rotates. The Grouser track utilizes two
methods of cleaning. The first is the natural dumping of material
as the track sections open and close as they rotate around the
tire. The second is the action of the tire against the face of each
pad.
Ride Ride is controlled by the equal height and equal spaced pad
sections. This ensures that both the front tire that lays down the
track and the rear tire that runs over it see the same smooth
surface.
Tire Protection and Guidance The track protects the tire sidewall
with very large smooth tire guides that will not cut or injure the
tire. The tire guides also prevent the track from coming off even
though it is run loose.
Rebuildable The nuts, bolts, bushings, links, traction inserts and
shoes can all be field replaced using a 3/4” or 9/16” wrench.
Pivot Bushings and Links Bushings for all series of tracks are heat
treated to provide maximum wear. The links for all tracks are cast
from the same high quality material as the pads. The bushing is
locked in the pad so all wear is between the replaceable bushing
and link.
Replacement Parts Even though the Grouser track fits small to large
tires it was designed with in- ventory and ease of service in mind.
Consider that all series A, B, C, D and E tracks produced since
1987 use the same nut & bolt. If replacing links on the older
series tracks, one could always upgrade to a 1” size. The E-Series
track is now in a class by itself and requires a 1 1/4” bushing and
new link de- sign. On the Combo Track the hard and soft shoes are
bolt on replaceable as well as the drop in trac- tion
inserts.
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Track Tension Over-the-tire tracks require slack just like sprocket
driven tracks. The Grouser pad is designed to grip the tire not
with tension but with contact with the face of the tire. The design
does, how- ever, compensate for different tire sizes by allowing
the tire to reposition as it rolls into the track. The loader can
be driven forever in one direction and the slack will never leave
the top and tighten the track.
Weight For the sake of flotation it would be nice to have a light
track but experience has proven that the weight has far more
advantages than disadvantages. The weight is a direct result of the
track being strong and long wearing. The added weight also provides
counterbalance to help carry heavy loads safer and sometimes makes
it unnecessary to add optional weight kits.
Track Height Track pad height raises the loader up higher than the
tires resulting in a different bucket angle and slightly faster
travel speed. Here again experience proves that the bucket angle
with tracks in the mud and other soft material is not noticeable
and the limiting height in most cases is the clearance required to
run the track. To keep the track height to a minimum Grouser
utilizes approximately a 1.3- inch high pad to provide the maximum
amount of material to be worn away in the smallest possible
area.
Length Adjustment All tracks must have a method to adjust for
length due to different tire sizes, wheelbase and wear. The Grouser
track utilizes a very simple method by having available in every
pad a long and short hole. This means that every pad is an adjuster
pad and the track can be adjusted for length indefinitely.
Installation The track is easy to mount by laying it out, driving
the loader on and bringing the ends together over the top between
the tires. The ends are pulled together with the web binder
provided. With experience, the tracks can be mounted in 30 minutes
and dismounted in 10 minutes.
Wheel Spacers It is just as important to provide the proper
clearance to the machine as it is to pro- vide the proper track for
the loader. A variety of spacers are available in different
thickness and diame- ters to accommodate all of the loaders on the
market today. All 6 on 6 and 8 on 8 wheel spacers now include male
and female pilots for the axle and rim to set on which relieves the
studs from carrying all the weight and thus sometimes coming
loose.
Cost To provide the finest product is always our goal and to do it
at an acceptable cost to the customer can be even more difficult
but due to the very efficient nature of the Grouser design, cast
construction and the sales volume, it can be marketed at a cost
that is extremely competitive if not the lowest avail- able. For
example the cost per pound for the 13234-3E track is only $2.41,
with the cost per hour to run averaging between $1 - $2. The soft
shoe track can run $3 - $4 per hour.
Distribution Grouser tracks are sold and serviced through
authorized dealers and OEM agreements in the US and Canada. Grouser
also distributes tracks in other parts of the world through
distributors and OEM agreements.
References User and dealer references are available on
request.
Literature All literature is available upon request along with
sample pads to show customers.
Parts The track comes with two extra nuts, bolts and bushings to
replace the occasional lost one. The track generally does not need
replacement parts until wear demands it and they are readily
available from Grouser on short notice.
Warranty The standard Grouser track limited warranty is 2 years
against material and workmanship. Wear, abuse, performance and fit
are not covered.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS—TRACKS Sales Information Q: Why should I
use tracks? A: Even though skid loaders are a great versatile work
horse they frequently loose traction in many condi- tions. Tracks
do an excellent job of restoring machine performance especially in
the areas of traction, flotation, weight balance, tire life and
drive system life. Q: How long should the tracks last? A: To give
an exact life of a track is not realistic – soil abrasion –machine
weight – and operator tech- niques dictate the length of life. We
have reports of tracks running in excess of 3000 hours with minimal
bushing and link replacement. Cost per hour on usage is about $1.00
- 2.00 per hr. for Cross-Bar and Hard Shoe Tracks, and about $4.00
per hr. for soft tracks. Q: Can I run metal tracks on a hard
surface? A: Yes, The Grouser track was designed to run on a hard
surface with minimal scratching. The exception is soft asphalt or
other sensitive surfaces. Q: What are the reports from the field on
the 1 ¼” bushing introduced in April of 1999? A: The E Series track
design has more then exceeded our highest expectations. A:
Customers comment of over 1000 hours and bushing replacement not
needed. Q: What is the machine ground pressure with tracks? A:
Tracks will reduce the ground pressure by about 50%. Example 16 psi
with tires equals 8 psi with tracks. Q: Should the tracks be run
loose or tight? A: The tracks should never be run tight. Running
the tracks with about 1 ½” – 3” of sag is recom- mended. Q: When
mounting tracks do I let the air out of the tires, mount track and
inflate the tires? A: No, before mounting over the tire tracks,
inflate the tire to manufactures recommended pressure and proceed
to mount track as stated in the mounting instructions. Q: Will
tracks work with solid, Air boss or foam filled tires? A: Loader
manufactures do not recommend track use on non-pneumatic tires. For
instance if a large object rotates around between the tire and
track it can damage the loader due to the fact the tire is more
rigid and will not compress like a pneumatic tire. Q: Do you ever
need to modify the loader? A: Yes, any interference with the track
such as fenders, buckets, and hoses must be addressed at the time
of initial installation. Some interferences can be addressed with
wheel spacers or boomstops avail- able from Grouser. Correcting
some areas of interferences are the responsibility of the customer.
Q: My customer is thinking of buying a new machine, will he be able
to transfer the tracks from his old machine to the new one? A: Yes,
as long as the tire size remains the same you can either add or
subtract pad sections to match up to a machine with a different
wheelbase. Q: What is the warranty on over the tire tracks systems?
A: Two years from date of purchase on material and workmanship. Q:
Why did Grouser go to induction hardening? A: Induction hardening
will consistently double the life of the wear surface, for customer
value and pro- ductivity. Any track that needs to be frequently
rebuilt with a welder is time and cost prohibiting. The induction
hardened Grouser track will outlast the life of the welded track
with no need to do any welding.
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Q: What has been the dealer / customer reaction to the Grouser
Track? A: The Grouser Track was introduced in 1987 with 0% of the
market and today has 2/3 of the market. Q: What has been the OEM
reaction to the Grouser Track? A: Most OEM's have switched to the
Grouser track on their skid loader. Track Fitting Q: Why do I need
wheel spacers? A: Wheel spacers move the tire out to provide the
required clearance so the track will not come into con- tact with
the frame, boom or other parts of the loader. Q: How much wider
will tracks make my machine? A: Tracks add 3 inches to the width of
the machine, but if the machine requires wheel spacers be sure and
add the thickness of the spacer. Q: What is the proper clearance
needed for tracks? A: We recommend at least 2 inches of clearance
around the tire and 2 ½ inches from the tire sidewall to frame of
machine. Q: How much side clearance do I need between the tire and
track pad? A: Track pad to tire clearance will vary from one tire
manufacture to another. For best performance use a tire that fills
the pad section well, but never use a tire that is being pinched by
the track pad. This can cause premature sidewall tire wear. Parts
Information Q: When I replace the bushings do I have to replace the
links? A: No, replace the bushings once wear has reached the bolts.
Replace links when the ends are worn thin and ready to break. A
rule of thumb is you will replace 2 - 3 sets of bushings to each
set of links. Q: How many nuts, bolts, bushing and links go into a
set of tracks? A: Each pad section contains 4 nuts, 4 bolts, 4
bushings and 2 links Multiply by number of pad sections in track.
Example a machine with 36 pads will require 144 nuts, bolts,
bushings and 72 links. Trouble Shooting Q: Why are my wheel spacers
studs breaking? A: Most likely the rim has come loose from the
spacer or the spacer has come loose from the axle. To prevent
problem mounting surfaces must be clean and wheel nuts torque to
manufactures specifications and re-torque after 3-4 hours use.
Properly installed spacers never give any trouble. Q: Why are my
bolts worn and the bushings are not? A: The wear should be on the
bushing O.D. if the bolt was not tightened properly the bushing
will rotate on the bolt. This will cause direct wear to the bolt.
This condition is not harmful simply retighten bolts. Q: What
should I do when my tires start slipping inside the track? A: Tires
should not slip inside the track so check for proper track tension,
(1-½ inches of sag) if tension is correct check traction bars for
wear and rebuild or replace if necessary. A very worn tire will not
grip the tire properly.
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SKID STEER LOADERS EQUIPPED WITH TIRES AND THE SAME LOADER EQUIPPED
WITH
"OVER—THE—TIRE" TANDEM STEEL TRACKS
• Tire support area is based on a ground penetration of two inches
deep. • Track support area includes only that area of the track
affected by the tire and does
not include the non-weight bearing area of the track between the
tires. • Calculations are based on the weight being distributed
equally on all four tires.
The following are samples of ground pressure reading of a typical
small medium and large loaders.
Operating Weight of Loader with Full Bucket
Ground Pressure with Tires
Small loader with 8.50-12 10.7 psi 4.0 psi
Small loader with 10.0-16.5 11.9 psi 5.6 psi
Medium loader with 10.00-16.5 15.7 psi 7.5 psi
Large loader with 12.00-16.5 17.2 psi 7.9 psi
Large loader with 14.00-17.5 19.8 psi 9.4 psi
Tire Size Contact Area with Four Tires Contact Area with
Track
8.50-12 300 in2 644 in2
7.00-15 242 in2 608 in2
8.50-15 321 in2 690 in2
10.00-16.5 396 in2 832 in2
12.00-16.5 504 in2 1102 in2
14.00-17.5 605 in2 1280 in2
15.00-19.5 692 in2 1672 in2
The following chart contains the most common tires found on small
medium and large loaders.
GROUND PRESSURE COMPARISON
TRACK ATTACHMENTS
Ice & Traction Pick: The pick is designed to greatly increase
traction on ice, frozen ground, hard ground or wherever extra
traction is required. Picks can be installed or removed with the
track mounted on the loader and need only be bolted to some of the
pads.
Flotation Pad: There are some conditions in soft ground or sand
that even a track can’t keep the loader from sinking. Because skid
loaders are compact machines there is very little room to increase
the foot print and reduce the ground pressure. Flotation plates can
be bolted to the outside area of the pad to increase the footprint
by 70%.
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SOFT SHOE TRACK—FEATURES / BENEFITS The Grouser Soft Track was
developed for those customers who have applications that require
tracks but for various reasons cannot use metal tracks. The soft
track will provide increased performance nearly equal to the metal
track. Cost: What is most important to understand is that the cost
to purchase and maintain the soft track will be much higher than
the metal track. The higher cost is due mainly to the replacement
of the shoes that are expensive to buy and are subject to rapid
wear. Shoe Life: Wear life of the shoe is directly related to how
it is used. Running the soft track on rough concrete, blacktop,
rock or other abrasive surfaces will wear the shoe out in a very
short time. Usually it means tires would not have lasted much
longer under the same conditions. To get maximum life out of the
track shoes, it is recommended that the tracks be run only when
needed and that common sense be used when turning the loader to
minimize shoe wear. Experience has shown that operator technique
can greatly affect the life of the shoes, with customers reporting
shoe life from 100—1000 hours. Under some conditions the shoes will
wear uneven and must be rotated like tires to get maximum wear.
Because shoe replacement is a major factor in cost per hour of
running the soft track, the shoes are bolted on for easy
replacement. They can even be replaced with the tracks left on the
loader. Grouser is constantly testing new compounds to extend shoe
life and bring down the cost of running the soft track. Traction
Bar: The soft track cast pad contains two replaceable induction
hardened traction bars and therefore may be replaced. Hardening of
the traction bar eliminates the need to weld or “build up” the
traction bar as is the case with other tracks on the market.
Traction bar wear will vary according to con- ditions and operator
technique. Space Requirements: Soft tracks take up slightly more
space on the face of the tire than the metal track and therefore
some loaders may need special consideration. E Series Soft Shoe has
a new compound which has shown exceptional wear life and could
equal the life of the tire in most conditions. The new shoe could
reduce the cost of running the soft shoe track from $5-$6 to $3-$4
per hour. The new shoe is compatible with the older D series
pad.
Hard Shoe Soft Shoe
Common Track Link Assy
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MARKET PROFILE—DOZER BLADE
Customer: The 1300 6 way dozer was designed to be used primarily
with the 1500 pound and larger skid loader. The larger loaders are
ideally suited with their longer wheelbase and heavier weight. Its
primary cus- tomer is the contractor that utilizes the loader
through the use of attachments to accomplish jobs that would
otherwise require bringing other larger pieces of equipment to the
job site. Since its introduction the 1300 dozer has experienced
rapid growth as customers have come to realize its potential to
save time and money. The dozer has established a high repeat order
status, which is an ex- cellent indicator of its performance and
acceptance. Application: The dozer is ideally suited to move loose
material such as, spread fill material, level sand and gravel, back
fill around foundations, back fill trenches, create run off
trenches, remove rocks, push and pile snow, push and pile silage,
build septic tank mounds, back dragging, and use with a laser for
precise work. Equipping the loader with tracks for maximum traction
can enhance the dozer performance. When dem- onstrating keep in
mind that loose or mellow ground is best. Dozing in hard ground is
possible but not as impressive. You also want to practice dozing
before demonstrating as it takes some experience to doze
effectively. Trends: The 7-foot dozer is the most popular width,
with the 8-foot increasing in numbers, and the 6-foot stabiliz-
ing. As with all attachments, the dozer is being recognized as a
very effective performance tool with more customers finding uses
for it. As dealers promote the dozer it will become another
necessary attach- ment.
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FEATURES / BENEFITS—DOZER BLADE
History: Grouser Products has been making dozers for rubber tire
equipment up to 500 horsepower since 1978. The 1300 dozer was
introduced in 2000 in response to customer demand for a heavy-duty
6-way dozer for the skid loader. Design: The dozer was designed to
quick attach to the loader arms in place of the bucket. Dozing is
performed with the loader arms against the stops to properly absorb
the loads. The dozer is typically equipped with an electric
diverter valve. This allows one set of loader couplers to perform
two functions – tilt and angle. The dozer is typically shipped with
tilt being the primary function and angle as a secondary function.
By utilizing the loader’s electrical system the operator may cross
be- tween functions by a simple push of a button while operating
the auxiliary hydraulics.. A double crossover relief valve is an
available option. which uses pressure to switch functions. When the
tilt cylinder bottoms out, the oil is forced over the dozer relief
valve and into the angle cylinders. The relief valve offers a
unique safety feature in that if the dozer strikes an object hard
enough to cause 2000 psi in the angle cylinders the oil will
release over the relief valve and enter the tilt cylinder causing
the end of the blade to rise and pass over the object. Features: •
Exceptionally strong cast components carry limited 2 year warranty
hydraulic components carry
a 1 year warranty • Cast design that is very strong and eye
appealing • Cast design provides a cavity to protect the electric
diverter valve • Cast design provides a full width safety step area
• Cast design places the electric valve closer to the cylinders
making hose routing efficient and neat • Cast design allows wear
areas to be made thicker • Cast design incorporates a flush mounted
6” reversible cutting edge • Cast Female Quick Attach meets new SAE
specs • Cast Moldboard has a new skid shoe design that allows
vertical and horizontal adjustment Specifications: 1. Dozer quick
attaches in place of the bucket. 2. Only one loader valve is needed
to control both angle and tilt. 3. Approximate distance of cutting
edge ahead of loader quick attach is 31". 4. Completion of both
angle and tilt functions with a push of a button with the electric
valve option. 5. Built in hydraulic safety tilt trip if pressure
exceeds dozer valve setting in the relief valve option 6. Dozer
weighs approximately the same as bucket full of dirt to achieve
down pressure. 7. Cutting edge is 5/8 X 6 double bevel flat
reversible bolt on. 8. Each adjustable skid shoe has 88 sq. in. of
contact area. 9. Moldboard—5/16” thick x 24” high 10. Blade angles
0 to 30° left and right 11. Blade tilts 10° 12. Cast Blade widths
from 6’, 7’ and 8’ 13. Angle Cylinders—4” x 8” with 2” Rods 14.
Tilt Cylinder—4” x 8” with 2” Rods 15. Adjustable, rebuildable skid
shoes—standard Parts: The only recommended parts are a seal kit.
Keep in mind the all cylinders take the same kit and there- fore
only one is needed. All other parts can readily be obtained from
Grouser on short notice.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS—DOZER BLADE
Q: Is the 1300 model a heavy duty Six way Dozer? A: Yes, this is a
very versatile unit with the tilt and angle functions built into
the dozer. For strength the dozer is designed to push with the
loader arms down against the stops and the bucket cylinders are
used to control the cut (pitch). Q: How tall are the 1300 blade and
what widths are available? A: 24 inches tall and 6-7-8-9 ft.
available widths. Q: How wide a dozer should I have? A: You need to
be about one foot wider then the machine so when the blade is
angled it still covers the width of the machine. Remember that when
a dozer is angled it moves off to the side the material is moving,
this feature keeps the material away from the tire. Q: How does the
loaders single hydraulic circuit control both angle and tilt? A:
The unit comes standard with a relief valve that allows angle and
tilt. The relief valve oil is routed di- rectly to the tilt
cylinder. To set angle, the tilt cylinder is run fully in or out
(for left or right angle) till it bot- toms out, the oil will be
forced through the relief valve into the angle cylinders. This is
convenient when the dozer is to be used on different loaders that
are not wired for the optional electric valve. Q: Is there an
option to the relief valve? A: Yes an optional electric diverter
valve is available, which allows angle and tilt functions from one
source of oil. This requires wiring the loader with a switch to
control the electric valve. With the switch the machines standard
controls be they hand, foot or electric control angle and tilt. A:
The electric diverter valve option will allow the operator get more
productive time out of the skid steer and dozer unit by being able
to quickly switch from angle to tilt from the operators seat using
familiar con- trols. Q: What types of jobs are best suited for the
1300 skid steer dozer? A: Leveling, piling, or grading dirt,
gravel, or sand. It is fair to say that a large skid steer equipped
with tracks and dozer can easily compete with a small crawler dozer
in loose material. Q: How do I control my depth and level of cut?
A: The 1300 dozer comes with adjustable skid shoes 3.5” x 18”. Also
the use of the bucket cylinders to control the cut (pitch) provides
for a finer adjustment than the boom cylinders can provide. Q:
Should I have tracks on my skid steer along with the dozer what
will be the benefits? A: The five main benefits are traction,
flotation, tire protection, balance, and ride comfort. A: Increase
the quantity of material you can push on each pass by providing
increased traction. A: Provide ballast for a more stable dozing
platform. A: It makes it easier to turn and maneuver. A: The unit
will perform much like a small crawler dozer of the same weight. Q:
Is the 1300 dozer recommended for pushing snow? A: It can be used
for snow very effectively but remember it has no trip mechanism. Q:
How long is the warranty on the 1300 dozer? A: 2 years on cast
components, 1 year on hydraulic and electrical components. Q: What
do I need to know to get the correct electrical hookup? A: The make
and model and is there a factory electrical attachment control
adapter on the machine.
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We base our reputation on this one simple statement
We’ve come a long way in the past 16 years. Grouser was not the
first track on the market, but in a short time has become the
largest and most recognized over-the-tire skid steer track supplier
in the world. As you can see by the literature that is enclosed, we
are very proud of our products. We concentrate on a limited number
of products that have made us number 1 and we strive to keep it
that way. We look forward to working with you on setting up a
long-term re- lationship.
Grouser strives to deliver to the customer the best possible
products through customer input, common sense design, defect- free
production, assembly and shipping…all at a competitive price.
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