Product Description
Track Width
- Fits all Caterpillar 289C undercarriages
- SKU: B450x86x60SB-CR289C
Split Bar Tread — Is It Right for Your Work?
| Pattern | Best Used For |
|---|---|
| Bar | Flat terrain · large ground contact · stability on firm surfaces |
| Block | General purpose · hardpack · dirt · long pavement runs |
| C-Lug | Mixed terrain · grading · site work · on/off road · concrete & dirt |
| Split Bar ✔ | Bidirectional traction · shock absorption · smooth ride on varied ground |
| Turf | Lawns · landscaping · minimal ground disturbance |
| Z-Lug | Steep grades · snow · ice · maximum traction applications |
The Split Bar pattern is engineered for operators who need reliable traction in both forward and reverse. The split design flexes more than a solid bar, improving ground contact and absorbing vibration on uneven terrain. A good middle ground between the smooth ride of a bar pattern and the grip of a lug pattern. See all available patterns at the bottom of this page.
Know Your Machine: Caterpillar 289C Undercarriage Facts
The 289C is a vertical-lift Caterpillar compact track loader with a 3,650 lb rated operating capacity. At approximately 10,332 lbs operating weight, it delivers strong pushing and lifting performance for landscaping, site prep, grading, and utility work.
What's Inside the Track
| Component | Specification | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Cores | Drop-forged steel embeds · pitch-spaced | Maintain track shape · resist deformation under load · engage sprocket cleanly |
| Steel Cords | Acid-washed · continuous cord layer | Carry tensile load · prevent stretching · hold pitch dimension over time |
| Rubber Compound | Wear-resistant · premium bonding agent | Protects cords from moisture · bonds all layers |
| Split Bar Tread | Split bar flexes for better ground contact | Equal traction forward and reverse. Absorbs shock and vibration. |
| Lug Height | ~1" nominal new depth | Replace when worn below ⅓ remaining — traction loss accelerates past that point |
Is It Time to Replace Your 289C's Tracks?
| What You're Seeing | What It Means | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Exposed steel cords | Carcass worn through — moisture will corrode cords | Replace immediately |
| Flat or missing lugs | Tread depth below ⅓ of original 1" | Plan replacement soon |
| Track won't hold tension | Carcass has stretched beyond adjuster range | Replace track · inspect adjuster |
| Cracks around guide bars | Aging rubber · UV damage | Monitor closely, plan replacement |
| Track jumping off | Tension too loose OR guide bar/idler damage | Check tension first · inspect guide bars |
Track Dimensions
| Size | Width | Pitch | Links | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450mm Width (450×86×60) | 450mm (17.7") | 86mm | 60 | B450x86x60SB-CR289C |
Complete Your 289C Undercarriage
Replacing tracks? Consider replacing your sprockets at the same time — worn sprockets destroy new tracks.
All Tread Patterns Available for the 289C
Sold individually. Free shipping.
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