Uses For Track Loaders

Track loaders are some of the fastest growing products in the equipment world. They make up almost 20% of the total financed equipment and are highly sought after by companies in various industries. It’s no surprise that track loaders are so popular when you consider their many uses! Below we dive into the uses and advantages of owning one of these models. If you want more information or want to explore track loaders for sale, visit Bobcat PNW. We offer six dealerships in Washington and proudly serve those in Auburn and Kent.

Handle A Variety Of Tasks

Track loaders offer increased ground-to-surface contact (compared to equipment that uses wheels, such as a skid steer). This design leads to better power and performance, especially on difficult terrain, inclines, or uneven surfaces.

Track loaders can be highly efficient and effective at:

• Digging
• Material handling and earth moving
• Lifting, especially repeated lifting tasks or lifting an item exceptionally high
• Unloading trucks
• Disposal of debris
• Bulldozing
• Grading

Pair With A Variety Of Attachments

Track loaders are already versatile pieces of equipment, but they can undertake even more projects with the right attachments.

Track loader attachments can include:

• Augers to dig holes
• Grapples to pick up debris or difficult-to-handle objects
• Hydraulic breakers to remove asphalt or concrete from the construction site
• Dozer blades for grading

Some equipment manufacturers offer over 70 attachments specifically for track loaders. All of these options help expand a company’s service offerings and makes it easier to adjust to the customer’s ever-changing needs.

Get An Ideal Operating Experience

The use of tracks, rather than wheels, leads to a much smoother ride. Operators will enjoy reduced jostling about, especially on longer work days.

Many track loaders also come with operator comfort features, such as cab enclosures, heating, air conditioning, and suspension seats. The more hours you work in a day, the more you will want to pick a track loader.

Improve Worker Safety

Track loaders operate at a lower center of gravity. This leads to improved stability, which results in increased safety of the operator as well as any workers nearby.

Protect The Work Site

Tracks are much gentler on surfaces. They are less likely to tear up the turf, damage asphalt, compact the ground, and otherwise alter the terrain unfavorably. This can save your company  money on worksite repairs as well as lead to happier clients.

Navigate Difficult Terrain

Track loaders are well-suited for terrains where standard tires can’t cut it. For example, the tracks are better equipped to handle mud, sand, and snow. Even on terrain that tires can handle, such as dirt, a track loader is better and more efficient. There are even options to use different tracks, such as wide or narrow options or various tread patterns, to better match the given conditions.

Make More Money

Unexpected weather often results in unexpected downtime, which is something that no company wants. A rainy day, for example, can make the turf too muddy for the wheels on traditional pieces of equipment to handle.

With a track loader, it’s much easier to stay on schedule. The tracks can handle the altered worksite, allowing you to safely keep working. This can allow your company to start work earlier in the spring and go later in the fall, giving you more work days, weeks, or even months!

Track loaders are also increasingly made with faster travel options. Spend less time moving around the job site and more time on the job itself. This increased speed creates increased efficiency, which ultimately leads to making more money.

Finally, replacement parts can be more cost-effective. The tracks will cost more upfront to replace than tires, but they will last significantly longer. In some cases, they can even last twice as long. 

Tracks are so beneficial that some companies even make over-the-tire tracks, turning a piece of equipment with wheels into a track loader!

Ready to shop track loaders for sale? Check out the selection at Bobcat PNW. Our expert staff is always happy to help you find the right model, so stop by and visit one of our dealerships today. We operate six locations throughout Washington and proudly serve those in Kent and Auburn.