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#1: Stuart tank track weight Author: rynoki, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:26 am
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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.

#2: Re: Stuart tank track weight Author: Dontos, Location: Vine Grove, KY

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:26 pm
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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

#3: Re: Stuart tank track weight Author: rynoki, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:26 am
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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.

#4: Re: Stuart tank track weight Author: rynoki, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:22 am
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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.

#5: Re: Stuart tank track weight Author: Roy_A_Lingle, Location: El Paso & Ft Bliss, Texas

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:32 pm
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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!

#6: Re: Stuart tank track weight Author: rynoki, Location: Australia

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:55 am
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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.

#7: Re: Stuart tank track weight Author: rynoki, Location: Australia

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:04 am
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Close up of a track pad.

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