Wheel Tracks

In the course of their work, forestry contractors have to travel over rough terrain with machines such as rubber-tyred harvesters, forwarders or skidders. Despite these specific working conditions, they must ensure maximum safety, in order to avoid the risk of an accident in a forest. This is one of the reasons why Cuoq Forest Diffusion offers different models of forestry tracks and chains for the tyres of the machines used. Here are the different features of this forestry equipment, as well as the main reasons why its use is particularly recommended in a forest.

Forestry chains, also known as tracks, are a kind of reinforcement attached to the tyres of a machine for carrying out forestry work. This forestry equipment can be installed in pairs or individually on each tyre. Whatever the situation, the use of forestry tracks offers many advantages. In particular, they:

These various advantages of forestry chains are made possible by their particularly interesting technical features for working in a forest. Going through Cuoq Forest Diffusion therefore helps to find the right forest chains for working in the woods.

The main advantage of forestry traction tracks is that they help to ensure optimal safety, even on uneven forest floors. When installed on pairs of tyres, forestry chains cover a larger ground contact area. This ensures better stability of the machine and therefore an optimal level of safety. In addition to safety, the forestry chain offers a very good grip and better traction power. This allows forestry vehicles to move easily, even on sloping ground in the woods.

 

Without tracks, the wheels of forestry machines dig deep ruts as they pass. This can cause considerable damage to tree roots. In addition, the pressure exerted by the tyres compresses the soil, preventing water from seeping down to the tree roots. The ecological system of the forest is therefore threatened. To avoid this, the use of tracks is essential in a forest. With this traction chain, the pressure exerted by the machines during their movement is considerably reduced. Despite the weight of the vehicle, the soil remains soft, which promotes irrigation and forest regrowth.

 

Traction tracks helps to reduce tyre resistance during the movement of the machine by providing optimal grip. The lower the resistance, the lower the fuel consumption of the vehicle. The use of forestry chains on the wheels therefore saves on fuel consumption. Apart from these main advantages, the forestry track acts as a kind of tyre protection. This ‘reinforcement’ reduces the risk of punctures and early tyre wear. This means that the wheels on the machines can last longer (up to 75% longer than normal). Through our site, it is possible to find different models that will satisfy companies working in a forest.

 

In order to adapt effectively to forestry work, traction chains must have very specific technical features:

It is only when these different technical features are combined that the traction chains guarantee better efficiency in the woods. With this fact in mind, Cuoq Forest Diffusion offers you only traction chains and tracks that perfectly meet all these criteria. Our products are designed by well-known manufacturers such as Pewag and Olofsfors.

 

The Pewag Group is one of the oldest chain brands in the world, with a history that goes back centuries. The brand has been specialising in metalworking for many years and now offers high-quality products for forestry work. Its product range includes reinforced steel traction chains. These tracks for forestry machines are available in our shop Cuoq Forest Diffusion.

 

The Olofsfors Group has been involved in metalworking since the 1700s and is one of the best-known brands in traction tracks. The brand owes its reputation to the quality of the products it offers. These are manufactured using an innovative process that involves real expertise in steelwork, but also in technology. Thanks to this production method, the traction chains offered by the brand perfectly meet all the features necessary to guarantee the best efficiency when used in a forest. At Cuoq Forest Diffusion, you can order these strong, durable and very resistant tracks at very affordable prices. For every purchase made, we offer a high quality after-sales service, including installation support for forestry machines.