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Skid Steer Tug-of-War (Dirt vs. Snow Tracks)

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What happens here

To visually demonstrate the impact of track type, the video stages a 'tug-of-war' between two skid steers: a Kubota SVL 75-2 equipped with narrow dirt tracks (new) and an ASV RT-75 with wider snow tracks (used, ~350 hours). Both machines are 74 horsepower and weigh within 20 pounds of each other (around 9,000 lbs). In the initial pull-off on fresh snow, the Kubota with dirt tracks immediately pulls the ASV, highlighting that the dirt tracks' more aggressive tread pattern provides superior grip in snow that is not compacted or icy. This demonstrates the traction advantage of certain tread designs in specific conditions.

Goal: Visually compare the performance of dirt tracks versus snow tracks in a snowy environment.

Tools and materials

  • ASV RT-75 Skid Steer ASV — The second machine for the tug-of-war, with snow tracks
  • Dirt Tracks N/A — Initially on the Kubota, designed for aggressive traction in soil
  • Kubota SVL 75-2 Skid Steer Kubota — One of the machines for the tug-of-war, initially with dirt tracks
  • Snow N/A — The terrain for testing track performance
  • Snow Tracks N/A — Initially on the ASV, designed for flotation and traction in snow and less aggressive surfaces

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