Should You Switch from Wheels to Tracks? A Farmer’s Guide to Agricultural Conversions.

Running a modern farm means running your machinery hard. From drilling in spring to hauling grain in summer and cultivating in autumn, your kit is under constant pressure to perform. Tyres have their place, but when it comes to traction, soil protection, and staying productive in tough conditions, tracks can give you a serious edge.

At Outland Tracks, we specialise in agricultural track conversions that let you get the best of both worlds. Instead of buying a fully tracked machine that might only be used a few hundred hours a year, you can convert your existing wheeled machines and switch between tyres and tracks as the job demands.

Here are the key questions farmers usually ask us, and why a track conversion could be the smartest investment you make on your farm.

Durability & Performance

Are tracks suited for my type of soil (clay, sandy, stony, wet)?

Absolutely. Outland Tracks are designed with fully vulcanised moulds, meaning the rubber and steel components are bonded as one for maximum toughness. That makes them resistant to wear and damage across every soil type:

• Clay soils: Tracks shed sticky clay more effectively than tyres, keeping you moving in wet conditions.
• Sandy soils: Wider tracks provide flotation, preventing machines from sinking and losing traction.
• Stony soils: Our vulcanised build resists cuts and abrasion from flinty or rocky ground.
• Wet conditions: A larger footprint reduces ground pressure, helping you stay productive when tyres often grind to a halt.

By choosing the right track width and tread pattern, you can tailor performance to your farm’s soil and cropping system.

Will tracks give me good traction?

Yes – and traction is one of the biggest reasons farmers switch. Tracks spread the machine’s weight over more than three times the surface area of tyres (subject to your track width and size), which cuts slippage, saves fuel, and delivers smoother pulling power.

Beyond grip, tracks protect your soils. Reduced ground pressure means fewer ruts and less compaction, supporting healthier soil structure and better crop yields. And in wet seasons, when tyres can leave deep scars across fields, tracks stay on top of the ground – helping you finish the job on time without expensive remedial work.

Are they designed for year-round use or more seasonal?

Tracks shine during spring drilling, autumn cultivations, and winter operations, when soil protection and traction are most critical. But they’re far from a one-season tool.

In summer, tracks still provide advantages: maximising surface contact, reducing slippage when hauling heavy loads, and spreading stress more evenly across the machine. With Outland’s track conversions, you can use them whenever they add value – adapting your setup to suit the job, not the other way around.

On-Track Considerations

Can we take our track conversions on and off?

Yes. Flexibility is what makes Outland’s track conversions really are a game-changer. After the initial installation, switching between tyres and tracks can be done in just a few hours, giving you full control over how your machines are used.

Here’s how most farmers make the most of that flexibility:

• Spring: Fit tracks to reduce compaction during drilling.
• Summer: Switch to tyres for grain carting and long road work.
• Autumn: Return to tracks for cultivations and drilling to preserve soil health
• Winter: Stay on tracks for maximum traction and ground protection.

This adaptability means you’re not tied to a single setup. You can enjoy the strength and soil protection of tracks when you need them, with the convenience and speed of tyres when you don’t.

Why Farmers Choose Outland Tracks

• Better soil health: Tracks reduce compaction, preserving structure and boosting yields.
• Increased uptime: Vulcanised moulds and reinforced design mean longer life and fewer breakdowns.
• Lower costs: Convert the machines you already own rather than investing in new tracked kit.
• Flexibility: Swap between tyres and tracks to suit the season, workload, or crop.

Ready to Make the Switch?

Tracks aren’t just about getting through the mud;  they’re about protecting your soil, saving fuel, and getting the job done on time, whatever the season throws at you. At Outland Tracks, we make it simple and cost-effective with track conversions that put you in control.

Talk to our team today to find out how we can help you get more from your machines, protect your soils, and boost your productivity year-round.

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