Rubber Tracks vs. Steel Tracks for Mini Excavators: Which is Best for Your Job Site?

Comparison of the lower frame of a micro excavator in split-screen view: On the left is the rubber tracks on the asphalt road surface, and on the right is the steel tracks on the demolition debris.

The debate over rubber or steel tracks for mini excavator configurations boils down to one metric: matching the undercarriage to the dirt you plan to dig. A rubber track excavator will save a finished driveway but might snap in a scrap yard. A steel track excavator dominates demolition debris but will destroy municipal asphalt, costing […]