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Dumpers Tracks

One of the most-popular vehicles used on building sites around the world is the dumper. A dumper’s main role in construction work is to carry bulk material. Commonly dumpers are mistaken with dump trucks, but they are fundamentally different by configuration: normally a dumper’s cab is at the back of the vehicle and the load skip at the front, while it’s just the opposite for trucks.

Dumpers are a compact choice, as some come in considerably smaller size than conventional trucks. This makes them ideal for operations where quick work is required. A dumper’s open skip design allows for relatively easy loading and quick disposal of the waste by tipping or ‘dumping’ the skip (hence the term ‘dumper’).

Most early dumper designs featured a 2-wheel drive system: driven by the front axle and steered by the back axle. Modern day dumpers are usually steered by articulating the middle part of their chassis, which is called pivot steering. And while the payload of dumpers has increased significantly over the years – from about a ton in early models to up to 10 tonnes in some present-day cases – so have the requirements and challenges of work that these machines are involved in. Heavy-duty construction needs have given birth to tracked dumpers, also called crawlers.

Crawlers see wide use in construction, utility and oil and gas industries, plus defense and military support. The main reason for their extra utility is the ability of tracks to navigate difficult terrain where tires fail. Since effectiveness and reliability are of the essence for these vehicles, it is important to keep in mind that all of their features must be up to the task of facing present day work challenges. One of the key components of a dumper of this kind is the tracks it uses. In order to handle the conditions of a rough environment, the tracks of the vehicle must be of superb quality. When it comes to that, there is no better option than McLaren’s rubber dumpers tracks.

Next Generation Rubber Tracks – McLaren’s Next Generation rubber dumpers tracks currently represent the finest quality tracks for this type of machine on the market. With the consistent quality provided by the tracks there is a guarantee of improved performance to meet the challenge of working on harsh terrain. The rubber dumpers tracks feature McLaren’s SpoolRite Belting Technology. This original design takes a more reliable approach on tracks. It features a jointless continuous steel belt, with no overlapping areas. What this means is that there is virtually no weak point anywhere on the track. A single continuous cable made of steel is not prone to track break, unlike conventional track designs. Apart from the SpoolRite Belting Technology, the Next Generation dumpers rubber tracks are made of specially formulated rubber compound, which grants amazing wear resistance. The bonding between metal and rubber elements is superbly designed, ensuring that there is no chance for malfunction. These dumpers tracks come in a variety of tread patters and include short-pitch technology. In comparison to most other premium tracks, McLaren’s Next Generation tracks fare significantly better on OEM tests. Equipping a dumper with these tracks guarantees improved undercarriage life as well as better productivity of the machine. Their size varies between 180mm and 900mm wide. The Next Generation rubber tracks perfectly fit the most popular vehicles by Komatsu, Canycom, Hinowa, Morooka, Yanmar and Kubota.
Maximizer Rubber Tracks – Maximizer rubber dumpers tracks represent McLaren’s cost-effective option for supreme quality tracks at the right price. Whenever there are budget restrictions, the Maximizer series is always available to provide reliable track solutions. The Maximizer tracks feature the essential design of a single continuous belt designed from reinforced steel, in order to provide extreme track integrity under all circumstances. Thanks to the special rubber compound used in the manufacturing of these tracks, the Maximizer series ensure prolonged track life. It’s not only the quality of the rubber that contributes to this, but also the increased amount of rubber used – up to 30% more than other tracks of the same class. The continuous steel belt and special rubber compound used guarantee maximum durability and integrity of the dumpers tracks and present a reliable aftermarket option at the lowest price. The size that Maximizer Rubber Tracks come in varies from 180mm to 320mm in width.