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caterpillar tracks cause the tracter to have a larger surface area as this decreases the pressure the tracter exerts on the ground, preventing it from sinking into the soil. if we use the formual pressure=force/surface area. where force is the weight of the tracter, we can see that that the pressure will be less if the surface area is large.:) hope this helped
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What name is given to the tracks on which tanks and bulldozers run?
Caterpillar tracks.
Tractors have large tyres bulldozers have caterpillar tracks?
Yes, that statement is generally true.
What are caterpillar tracks?
Caterpillar tracks are knobbly strips of metal or rubber, which wrap around the wheels of tanks, bulldozers and other off road vehicles. They stop the wheels from getting stuck in muddy or sandy ground. This is a very helpful technique.
Why tractors have large tyres bulldozers have caterpillar tracks and heavy lorries have eight rear wheels?
Larger and multiple tires and tracks keep the vehicles from sinking into the mud by reducing the pressure on the ground by spreading the weight of the vehicle over a larger area.
What is the reason battle tanks have caterpillar tracks instead of tyres?
Battle tanks use tracks to spread their weight on soft ground. Tanks weigh 40+ tons; If they used wheels they would often get stuck. It's the same reason earth moving equipment (bulldozers) use tracks.
Do Caterpillar make dozer Cat D5?
Yes. The Caterpillar company makes various sizes of bulldozers, the largest being the D9.
What is the function of a caterpillar wheel loader?
The caterpillar wheel loader is usually used for bulldozers. Being made out of extremely durable rubber and shelled with outer flat cleats to enhance friction, these wheels are best for doing the dirty work that bulldozers are known for doing.
What are reliable brands of bulldozers?
Some well-know bulldozer brands include Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, and Hitachi. However, Tonka is the biggest brand when it comes to toy bulldozers.
Why do tanks have caterpillar tracks?
The battle tanks have caterpillar tracks instead of tires because the tires cannot manage the weight of the tanks.When area increases pressure decreases .So when caterpillar tracks are used the pressure decreases and the battle tanks can move easily.
Can a snowmobile drive on snow?
Yes it can, using caterpillar tracks.
Is there a Cat D12 dozer?
No, Caterpillar's bulldozers only go up to D11. The Caterpillar D12 was a motor grader, a number of which were adopted into military service by Denmark, among others, and were sold on the civil market.
Why tracter use Caterpillar tracks?
Caterpillar tracks spread the load much better than plain wheels. This is especially useful - where the machinery is travelling over soft earth, such as on a building site.
