Where is the size of a rubber track shown?

Usually embossed on the side of the rubber, as width × pitch × number of links. If it is no longer legible, measure the width and pitch and count the links.

How do I measure the pitch accurately?

Measure from the centre of one link to the centre of the fifth link along and divide by five. That way a measuring error on a single link hardly matters.

Will a track of the same size from another machine fit?

Often yes, but not always: the guide design and tread pattern can differ. Give us the size and the machine model and we will check the version.

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Measuring a rubber track: determining width, pitch and number of links

A rubber track is identified by three numbers: width × pitch × number of links, for example 300 × 52.5 × 80. If you know these three values, you can find the right track even without the machine documents. Here is how to measure correctly.

By Zoltan Gal, Managing Director · updated 18 October 2026

What the three numbers mean

Width in millimetres: the width of the track across the tread.
Pitch in millimetres: the centre to centre distance between two adjacent links, i.e. the steel inserts in the rubber.
Number of links: the total number of links all the way round.

So 300 × 52.5 × 80 means: 300 mm wide, 52.5 mm pitch, 80 links. In our catalogue the dimensions are listed for every track, for example 230x96x30 for tracks for the Kubota KX41.

Step 1: look for the size on the track

Many manufacturers emboss the size on the side of the rubber. If it is still legible, you have all three values. Clean the side wall first, as the size is often hard to make out under dirt.

Step 2: measure width and pitch

If you cannot find a size, measure it yourself. Measure the width across the track from outer edge to outer edge.

For the pitch, do not measure just one link but several: from the centre of one link to the centre of the fifth link along, then divide the value by five. This evens out measuring errors. On most tracks the pitch is a standard value such as 48, 52.5, 72 or 90 mm.

Step 3: count the links

Mark one link with chalk and count all the way round until you are back at the mark. On the machine you can do this by slowly driving the track forward a little. Count twice to be sure: one link more or less and the track cannot be tensioned properly.

The same size does not always mean the same track

Tracks with the same size can differ in guide design and tread pattern. When you send an enquiry, therefore give the machine manufacturer and model as well as the size. We check which version fits.

When a rubber track should be replaced

steel cords are exposed or broken
deep cracks across the direction of travel
tread largely worn down
steel inserts coming loose or missing
the track comes off despite correct tension

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the size of a rubber track shown?: Usually embossed on the side of the rubber, as width × pitch × number of links. If it is no longer legible, measure the width and pitch and count the links.
How do I measure the pitch accurately?: Measure from the centre of one link to the centre of the fifth link along and divide by five. That way a measuring error on a single link hardly matters.
Will a track of the same size from another machine fit?: Often yes, but not always: the guide design and tread pattern can differ. Give us the size and the machine model and we will check the version.

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