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Company
Information
Manufacturer Gilbert Products Inc. Mattracks Soucy International Inc. Soucy International Inc.
Website www.gilbert-tech.com www.mattracks.com www.soucy-track.com www.soucy-track.com
Model Gilbert RTS Premium TA9000-FG S-TECH 600G S-TECH 600GX
Vehicle
Requirements
Type of Vehicle 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive tractor 4-wheel drive tractor MFD tractor MFD tractor
Gross Vehicle Weight 19,140 lb. (8,700 GVW) 25,000 lb. Up to 28,000 lb. base weight Up to 35,000 lb. base weight
Recommended Max Speed 20 m.p.h. (30 km/h) 20 m.p.h. 24 m.p.h. 24 m.p.h.
Recommended Front Axle Weight N/A 10,000 lb. 22,000 lb. 22,000 lb.
Recommended Rear Axle Weight N/A 15,000 lb. 22,000 lb. 22,000 lb.
Qty of Tracks on System 2-Track System Four Four Four
Dimensions
Height (Front)
(2 Track System Height) 53 in. (1,473 mm) 48.2 in. 52 in. 51 in.
Height (Rear) 62.3 in. 65 in. 63 in.
Length (Front)
(2-Track System Length) 143 in. (3,632 mm) 80 in. 70 in. 71 in.
Length (Rear) 81 in. 74 in. 83 in.
Total Weight of All Tracks Combined 5,840 lb. 10,200 lb. 10,500 lb.
Tracks
Track Material Rubber compound w/ steel reinforced
plies and cables
Rubber with internal composite
rods/cord Rubber with steel cable Rubber with steel cable
Track Width (Front)
(2-Track System Width) 30 in. (762 mm) 20 in. 25 in. 25 in.
Track Width (Back) 30 in. 25 in. 25 in.
Track Style All-Terrain w/ aggressive V-Pattern,
possitive ddrive, smooth ride All terrain, self cleaning Chevron tread Chevron tread
Track Thickness 3.25 in. (82.5 mm) 2.5 in. 1.25 in. belting; 2.25 in. tread bars 1.25 in. belting; 2.25 in. tread bars
Mechanical
Front and/or 2-Track Suspension
Air suspension on tractor, rubber
spring individual on boogie wheels and
side frame
Exclusive anti-torque, concentric
pivot, oscillation rocker arms Oscillating undercarriage Oscillating undercarriage
Rear Track Suspension Exclusive anti-torque, concentric
pivot, oscillation rocker arms
Oscillating undercarriage, rear
mid-rollers on walking tandems
Oscillating undercarriage, rear
mid-rollers on walking tandems
Wheel Material Steel with solid rubber Aluminum, rubber, UHMW UHMW and rubber UHMW and rubber
Sprocket Material Steel Steel Steel
Anti-Torque System Internal drive sprocket system Patented rubber torsion anti-torque
Anti-Slip System Studdable track Option studs and track-claws Option studs and track-claws
Performance
Recommended Operating Temperature -45°F to 130°F (-43°C to 55°C) -40°F to 130°F
Gear Reduction w/ Tracks On 35-50% 25% to 50% torque increase
depending on original tire size
Maintains 60-70% of top speed
depending on tire size
Maintains 60-70% of top speed
depending on tire size
Ground Contact Surface Area - Min 7,560 in2 (48,774 cm2) 4,968 in.² 4,600 in.2 5,100 in.2
Ground Contact Surface Area - Max 8,580 in2 (55,355 cm2) 8,060 in.² 7,200 in.2 7,700 in.2
Total Ground Pressure 2.5 to 5.0 psi 3.5 to 5.0 psi 3.5 to 5.0 psi
Increase Ground Clearance Depends on tractor 6-12 in. depending on tractor 6-12 in. depending on tractor
Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed
Track System 31.5 in. front, 40.6 in. rear 34 in. front, 42 in. rear 33 in. front, 40 in. rear
Unique Features
Two wide tracks for exceptional flotation.
Chassis design allows optimal stability and
maximum traction.
Exclusive 6-way blade with tripping system.
Chassis design is stress-free for the tractor.
Efficient track system offering 20% fuel savings.
Internal rocker arm suspension for extra
smooth ride.
Exclusive anti-torque system
All terrain, all season approved.
Removedable track tensioner for easy
track servicing.
Ramp front and back for optimum mobility.
Walking tandem mid-rollers (rear only).
Compression-moulded track with exclusive
rubber compounds.
Two rear sprocket options to match tractor ratio.
Hydraulic tensioner.
Oil bath hubs for reduced in-season maintenance.
Walking tandem mid-rollers (rear only).
Compression-moulded track with exclusive
rubber compounds.
Hydraulic tensioner.
Oil bath hubs for reduced in-season
maintenance.
Options
Cab brush guard protection.
Aggressive ice studs for icy conditions - $10/stud.
Auxiliary fuel tanks.
Storage/toold boxes.
Track guide for added side hill capability.
HD option for additional load capacity.
Sprocket sizing to match any tractor.
Grouser bars for added traction and floataion.
GSA pricing available.
Ice studs.
Track claws.
Front snow blade (8.5 ft. and 10 ft. available).
Ice studs.
Track claws.
Front snow blade (8.5 ft. and 10 ft. available).
Tractor Track System
Used on light and heavy
snow conditions, severe
side slope applications,
consistenly pulling 1,500 to
3,000 lb. (680 to 1,361 kg).
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