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rynoki
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:26 am Post subject: Stuart tank track weight
Hello guys, I am looking at moving a set of tank tracks for a M3 Stuart. Need to know their weight. They are rubber block type. Wanting to know if it can be done by trailer. I would like to know in kilograms but if you only have it in lbs that's no worries, I'll just use an online converter.

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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: Stuart tank track weight
I'm not sure of the exact weight but....a rough guess is 800-1000 lbs per side(!?). Transportable via trailer? I'd say yes, depending on the trailer. If you break the track down in sections of 5 to 8 block sections(or less), transportation & handling is far easier. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Regards Don

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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: Re: Stuart tank track weight
Hi Don, the track is broken down into 12 sections of around 16 links each, some a bit longer. It will be a duel axle trailer with 2 ton capacity.

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:22 am Post subject: Re: Stuart tank track weight
G'day all, Can someone confirm with me how many links are in a M3 Stuart track? I do not have access to a tank hense my question.

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Stuart tank track weight
G'day Rynoki! Hi Folks! - rynoki G'day all, Can someone confirm with me how many links are in a M3 Stuart track? I do not have access to a tank hense my question. If my Old Mark I Eye Ball is counting correctly, this M3 has 66 shoes. Spot Report! Sgt, Scouts out! _________________ "You can never have too much reconnaissance." General G.S. Patton Jr.

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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Stuart tank track weight
G'day Roy, thanks for that. I got the tracks home. 166 links in total. In 10 sections of various sizes. They are NOS and still have a stamped serial number on many of them. They are a bit weathered as they have been outside and uncovered for some time.

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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Stuart tank track weight
Close up of a track pad.

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