Ice studs on tracked mini skid?

802climber

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Has anyone had any success running ice studs on their rubber tracked mini skid? Looking for recommendations that will not tear out on their own, will come back out in the spring, and not ruin my tracks. Maybe too much to ask?

Thanks in advance!
 
I have no experience (wheeled machine myself) but have you thought about sheet metal screws. Hex head with straight flat screwdriver slot. Youtube "wranglerstar" he has a video of them and why he uses them in particular in his boots for icy conditions.
 
This is one of the many styles........

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Particularly with a tracked skid loader I think this would be a very difficult thing to achieve. Some days I need the extra traction for the ice and others I don’t. The need can even be broken down further within a day. From the tree to the driveway yes and feeding the chipper no. I would think a studded track on pavement would be a very destructive proposition... to the surface and the tracks. Franks idea with the metal screws works as we used to use the trick in college in the great white north. But anytime you went from a soft surface (snow/ice) to a hard surface (tile/concrete) you had to be extra careful as it was like walking on ice again!
 
This guy had them on a T190 (more weight) and still wasn't happy ..

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Good points everyone.. thanks for the input. I just thought I'd ask. Wheels with chains would sure be better for the ice.


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Particularly with a tracked skid loader I think this would be a very difficult thing to achieve. Some days I need the extra traction for the ice and others I don’t. The need can even be broken down further within a day. From the tree to the driveway yes and feeding the chipper no. I would think a studded track on pavement would be a very destructive proposition... to the surface and the tracks. Franks idea with the metal screws works as we used to use the trick in college in the great white north. But anytime you went from a soft surface (snow/ice) to a hard surface (tile/concrete) you had to be extra careful as it was like walking on ice again!

Yeah it would sure result in a lot of unnecessary plywood/mats in the winter time !! As the studs are not something you want to keep taking on and off .


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We have been battling the ice as well. We utilize mats where its feasible, carry some ice melt and use that as needed and just deal with what we can't control. Did I mention I hate winter?
 
I'm thinking I'll just forget the studs idea for now. Just had to ask because this is the shit we've been dealing with on a regular basis: (would've been a nice day to bring some sand!!)
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