RE: tracks

["Richard Davis" <its2farout-at-earthlink.net>]

What did folks think of the conveyor type, SS tracks w/ the rubber inserts
or did I ever post that info? I know T gave it to Hornesby oe whatever his
name was who built the sharp steel bodied abrams tank on the homepage ask
him if he still has that address or link.


> [Original Message]
> From: Joe Sommer <anvilus9-at-adelphia.net>
> To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
> Date: 9/22/04 10:52:40 PM
> Subject: RE: tracks
>
>
> Richard,
>
> At 08:51 PM 9/22/2004 -0500, "Richard Davis" <its2farout-at-earthlink.net>
wrote:
> >  Go check out taskmaster and trackmaster on Google search engine for
some
> >neat ideas for tracks and drive units. Tiny little work units with tracks
>
> I have seen and measured mini skid steers
> from Ditch Witch, Gehl and Ramrod
> (Taskmaster) but their tracks are all about
> twice as big as our biggest tank.  Your
> note sent me on a Google trail that also
> found mini skid steers from Kanga
> and Toro.  I am also aware of the old
> tracked carriers/dumpers from Honda
> and Grillo.
>
> The Toro Dingo 413 looks promising.
> http://www.toro.com/professional/sws/loader/400/22308.html
> I have requested prices on tracks and
> drive sprockets, and will try to find a
> Toro dealer that carries contractor
> equipment this weekend.  Unfortunately,
> I live in Appalachia and we are not as
> up-to-date as The Land of Pleasant Living.
>
> Based on past info from Honda, Grillo and
> Ditch Witch, I estimate that these rubber
> tracks will cost about $300 each.
>
> If anyone has a Toro dealer in their area
> that carries Dingo contractor equipment,
> please try to measure:
> 1)  diameter of the drive sprocket
> 2)  length from the drive sprocket axle to the take-up wheel axle
> 3)  width of the track
>
> You can locate your nearest Toro dealer using
> http://www.toro.com/locator/index.html#pro
>
> Kurt G, you should know all about these mini skid
> steer loaders with all that construction in your back
> yard.
>
> This may turn out to be another wild goose chase,
> but someday we may find the Holy Grail - cheap
> durable lightweight rubber tracks that fit our tanks.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>
>
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