# Where can find a set of ATV/Quad-sized tank tracks with chassis? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [October 16, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964 "2007-10-16T22:29:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shamozzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/1 "2007-10-16T22:29:23Z")
Where can find a set of ATV/Quad-sized tank tracks with chassis? I’ve scoured the internet with no luck… I want to build a pedal-powered tank-bike for [Burning Man](http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=Burning%20Man%20bikes&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi). ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2007, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/2 "2007-10-16T22:55:38Z")
You’re looking for [skid steer crawler treads](http://business.listings.ebay.com/Parts-Parts-Machines_Wheels-Tires-Tracks_W0QQfclZ3QQsacatZ41508QQsocmdZListingItemList). They are kinda pricey, seems like. These are the size that fit a Bobcat, not sure if you are going to find any smaller, I can’t find those tiny little 6" backhoes with crawler treads, they might be smaller. ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/3 "2007-10-17T01:22:32Z")
[Are these what you’re looking for?](http://www.litefootatv.com/) Maybe not, seeing as it’d be pretty darn hard to figure out a way to pedal-power 'em. ---
**Author:** ![Shamozzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/4 "2007-10-17T01:30:31Z")
Hey yea, those are great sources. Thank you both for those. I think it will be pretty easy to set those up for pedal power. All it will take is some basic math, welding, gears and chains. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Duality](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.duality/32/4098_2.png) [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/5 "2007-10-17T01:34:14Z")
With the right gear ratios you could probably pedal-power it. You’d travel at a snail’s pace though. ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/6 "2007-10-17T02:03:30Z")
[QUOTE=Shamozzle] All it will take is some basic math, welding, gears and chains. [/QUOTE] And $$$$$$$, I’ll bet. If you do create such a vehicle, we’ve gotta see some pics, kthx. ---
**Author:** ![Shamozzle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/7 "2007-10-17T02:46:34Z")
Yes, $$$$ for sure. I gather that a set of the atv tracks is around $4000(!). But ideally, I would prefer a standard set of tank-style tracks over four individual tracks. The same company makes a straight set of trailer tracks that are more my style. 800 lbs. for the short set, 1,300 lbs. for the long set. Yikes. So, yea, I won’t be moving very fast. But at Burning Man, who cares? And if I do build a pedal-powered tank bike, you can be sure I’ll put up some pics. In fact, I’m sure I’ll be picking the brains of my fellow dopers on a daily basis… ---
**Author:** ![Kevbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e47774/32.png) [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/8 "2007-10-17T02:50:19Z")
I’ve seen some snow blowers that used rubber tank like treads. \ [Honda track drive snow blowers](http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/snotra.asp) [Ahah!](http://titantracks.com/) ---
**Author:** ![cornflakes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2007, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-find-a-set-of-atv-quad-sized-tank-tracks-with-chassis/422964/9 "2007-10-17T03:03:19Z")
[QUOTE=Duke of Rat] I can’t find those tiny little 6" backhoes with crawler treads, they might be smaller. [/QUOTE] [Toro Dingo Tracks: $310.](http://www.miniexcavatorparts.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=26&idproduct=65)