Selecting the right track for your excavator, skid steer or other tracked machinery can be daunting. Should you use the traditional steel track or opt for a rubber one? It’s essential to make the right decision to get the most out of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly over the long haul. The Pros…
Vögele mini pavers are hard-working machines. Designed both for repair work and for the construction of bicycle paths, footpaths, farm tracks, minor roads, car parks and sports grounds & courts. They fill trenches, they pave surfaces in halls or public areas and can be used in landscaping projects. Each of the two tracks on this…
A demolition robot is a remarkable piece of engineering It looks like an excavator but is designed, as the name implies, for demolition, not excavation. The key difference is that demolition robots carry more extensive tools – breakers and crushers – and employ much more power than excavators. With a wide range of models and attachments…
As temperatures start to dip and winter weather sets in, it’s essential to remember the specific needs of tracked machinery. Cold weather can affect the performance and efficiency of tracked machinery, so it’s important to take the necessary steps to optimise it. Here are our tips for doing just that: Pay Attention to Battery Life…
Maximising the lifespan of your rubber tracks is an excellent way of minimising machinery operating costs. Our expert team of fitters and technicians have put together a list of their 14 top tips. Obviously differing environments, conditions and the way that you operate your machine will affect the lifespan of your tracks but in general,…
Fitting rubber tracks is something every operator has to know how to do when on site. Astrak’s experienced team of plant fitters have created this step by step guide to help you through the process of removing old tracks and replacing them with fresh tracks while avoiding problems. To ensure that your machine is performing…