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How to Measure Rubber Tracks

Ordering the wrong size rubber track is one of the most common and most avoidable mistakes in compact equipment maintenance. A track that is too wide will not fit the undercarriage frame. One with the wrong pitch will not engage the sprocket correctly. One with an incorrect link count will be too long or too short to tension properly. All three measurements, width, pitch, and link count, must match the original track specification for a replacement to work. The good news is that taking these measurements correctly takes less than ten minutes if you know what you are looking for. This guide walks you through each measurement step by step, explains what the numbers mean, and shows you how to read the size designation on a track so you can order confidently. For rubber track options across excavator and compact equipment brands, visit our rubber tracks for excavators and compact loaders page.