Turning the track the opposite way to prevent trenching???!

[cfowler]

Okay, my buddy tells me I should turn the track around on my m1k 153" powerclaw so that the direction (curve) of the lugs are not cutting into the slope but more cutting away from the slope, to help prevent such harsh trenching which my machine does seem to have. So in theory, the forward-facing curve of the lugs will trench more than if turning the track the opposite way. Facing forward: better bite for hard pack, facing backward: better flotation and less trench for the deep stuff.
Does this really work? Does anyone have experience with this?
I'd like to find out before I request my dealer to do it!
Any input appreciated!
Thx,
Chris

 

[drew562]

Okay, my buddy tells me I should turn the track around on my m1k 153" powerclaw so that the direction (curve) of the lugs are not cutting into the slope but more cutting away from the slope, to help prevent such harsh trenching which my machine does seem to have. So in theory, the forward-facing curve of the lugs will trench more than if turning the track the opposite way. Facing forward: better bite for hard pack, facing backward: better flotation and less trench for the deep stuff.
Does this really work? Does anyone have experience with this?
I'd like to find out before I request mt dealer to do it!
Any input appreciated!
Thx,
Chris

Not going to help. The paddle laying down is a good thing. That track does trench in bottomless snow. If your paddles are really stiff or aggressive they dig more and don't help with movement. The attac 20 is the ultimate powder track. And its folded right over. That doesn't help when the snow is stiff. Your track is a great all around track. Challenger would be a step up for a all around track. Attack 20 for powder. Spring you could run the power claw. Pretty sure turning it around will not help