This Halloween we asked a simple question: trick or traction? On snow and ice, we’ll take traction every time.
Winter changes the way a site works. Ground that was firm in autumn becomes slippery, frozen or unpredictable. For excavator operators, that can mean slower work, extra caution on slopes and days when the machine just can’t get the grip it needs. TrackGrip is designed to change that.
The winter traction problem
Standard excavator tracks are built for general work. On ice, packed snow or frozen ground, they can lose their hold. That’s when machines slide sideways, operators slow right down and jobs get pushed back to wait for better weather.
Many crews turn to cleats, grousers or ice lugs to deal with this. These can help, but they often involve welding or permanent changes to the tracks. TrackGrip gives you another way to add grip.
How TrackGrip helps in winter
TrackGrip bolts onto your existing excavator tracks to give your machine extra grip when winter conditions set in. It’s built around four things that matter on a cold, slippery site:
- Traction. High-tensile steel and a patented design for traction control in tough terrain.
- Stability. A sure grip on slopes, ice, rock and snow.
- Safety. Sideways protection designed to prevent sideways sliding.
- Less downtime. Keep working in conditions that might otherwise stop the job.
The result is less time battling the ground and more time getting the job done.
No welding, no drilling
TrackGrip fits your existing tracks with no welding or drilling. Installation is fast, and when the season turns you can take the grips off again.
That means you can:
- Fit TrackGrip when the first snow or ice arrives.
- Work through winter with extra grip and stability.
- Remove it when conditions improve and run your standard tracks again.
The grips are compact and easy to transport, so moving them between machines or sites is simple.
Choose the right grip for your conditions
Winter isn’t the same everywhere. Some sites deal with ice and packed snow, others with permafrost, frozen rock or a mix of snow and mud. The TrackGrip range includes grips for different conditions, from ice and snow through to rock, forestry and all-round use.
Your dealer can help you choose the right option for your machine and the ground you work on.
Built for people who can’t afford to stop
TrackGrip customers work in agriculture, construction, forestry and mining around the world. Their projects are challenging and their schedules are tight. Weather doesn’t move a deadline, so the right traction can be the difference between a lost day and a productive one.
Get winter-ready
Don’t wait for the first slide to think about traction. Talk to your local TrackGrip dealer or visit trackgrip.com to find the right grip for your excavator this winter.
