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Why Mini Excavator and Mini Skid Steer Owners Are Upgrading to Prowler Premium Grade Rubber Tracks In recent years, the U.S. compact equipment market has seen a surge in mini excavators and mini skid steers manufactured overseas, particularly from China. These machines have become increasingly popular due to their affordability and accessibility, making them an attractive option for contractors, landscapers, property owners, and small businesses. However, while the machines themselves offer exc

Skid Steer Tire Size Guide: How to Read Tire Numbers Skid steer tire sizes can look confusing at first, but once you understand what the numbers represent, it becomes easy to choose the correct tire for your machine. This guide explains how to read common pneumatic (air-filled) skid steer tire sizes, why outer diameter matters, and how solid (flat-proof) tire sizes are labeled differently. How Pneumatic Skid Steer Tire Sizes Work Skid steer tire sizing originally came from pneumatic (air-filled

Determining the correct rubber track size for your machinery is straightforward when you understand the industry-standard formula used by manufacturers. Here’s how to measure: Width: The width of the rubber track measured in millimeters Pitch: The center-to-center distance between the steel links measured in millimeters Links: The total number of steel links embedded within Understanding Rubber Track TypesThere are two main types o

Prowler MFG extensive expertise developing a premium Rubber Track system for compact construction equipment gives our buyers and dealers piece-of-mind that they are investing in a superior product. But to get the most out of your new rubber tracks requires proper care and maintenance. Here are eight essential guidelines to maximize the lifespan and effectiveness of your Prowler Rubber Tracks:Proper Installation And Tension: Keeping the correct tension on your Rubber Tracks is paramount. Over tig

We’ve provided the following overview to help explain how skid steer wheel offsets are measured and how they affect machine performance and application. In the diagram below, the skid steer wheel is shown with a green centerline, commonly referred to as zero offset. This line represents the reference position of the bolt plate. When the bolt plate is positioned inward toward the machine from the centerline, this is considered an outset measurement. When the bolt plate is positioned outwar