Posted 7/30/2011 18:47 (#1887521 - in reply to #1887407) Subject: Re: Difference between bulldozer tracks?
Centralia, MO
Caterpillar introduced the high drive sprocket because it allows the use of a planetary final drive with the output shaft in line with the differential rather than having to use gearing to drop the elevation of the output down to the lower drive sprocket. The planetary final drive is much stronger.