Track Chain Showdown

When it comes to forestry and heavy equipment, not all track chains are created equal. We recently compared two nearly identical machines running under similar conditions — one outfitted with Ace Track chains, the other with ITR. The only difference in the machines, the newer machine with OEM ITR tracks was a flat bottom non leveling machine, which would have worked on easier terrain.

The results weren’t even close.

The Machines:

Both are Neuson harvesters, one working in steep British Columbia forest terrain equipped with Ace Track chains running over 7,500 hours. The second was a flat bottom machine originally from Quebec running OEM ITR chains with only 1,300 hours on them.

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  Neuson Harvester working with a mulcher

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  ITR Track Chains from 1300 hour machine

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  Replacement ACE pin next to worn out itr pin

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  Ace Track T-Pin after 7,500 hours

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  ITR T-Pin showing extreme wear after only 1,300 hours

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The Evidence:

Take a look at the T-Pin wear comparison:

• Ace Track — 7,500 hours🔹 Pin boss is still intact🔹 No pin walking🔹 No broken links🔹 Zero warranty issues

• ITR — 1,300 hours🔹 T-Pin wear is extreme🔹 Nearing failure🔹 Undercarriage will need early replacement

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What This Tells You:

Ace Track isn’t just about price — it’s about longevity, uptime, and peace of mind. These chains are forged, heat-treated, and tested in the harshest terrain in Canada.

We’ve been selling Ace Track since 2018 and have had zero warranty claims to date.

Final Thoughts:

If you're tired of replacing chains after a season or two, it might be time to switch to a chain that’s built to last.

Need help spec’ing out Ace Track for your machine? Call or text us — we’ll get you sorted.