Why Tracked Dumpers Beat Wheels in Wet Conditions

You're battling the elements, and the ground's turned miry. It's a common story in New Zealand, especially after a good bit of rain. When your work depends on moving material across tough, wet ground, a wheeled dumper often just won't cut it. That's where tracked dumpers really prove their worth.

Let's break down why tracks are the smarter choice when things get sloppy.

Lower Ground Pressure = Less Sinking

It's simple physics, really. Tracks spread the weight of the machine over a much larger area than wheels do. This drastically reduces the ground pressure. What does that mean for you? Less sinking, even in the softest paddocks, hillsides, or waterlogged sites, which are common during our wetter months.

Better Traction in Mud, Slush & Slopes

If you've ever watched a wheeled machine spin its tyres in mud, you'll appreciate this. Tracked dumpers grip the ground where wheels just lose purchase. You can confidently climb and descend muddy slopes with control, even when the conditions are marginal at best.

Reduced Ground Damage

This is a big one for anyone working on sensitive sites. Tracks cause less rutting, tearing, or general damage to turf and subgrade. Think about landscaping jobs, forestry work, or anywhere you need to protect the ground you're working on. Tracks leave a much lighter footprint.

Less Downtime, More Workdays

This is the bottom line for any business. When wheeled machines are stuck in the mud or parked up because of poor ground conditions, your tracked units keep moving. Canycom and Cormidi are quality options that deliver on this promise, keeping you productive through winter and after heavy rain, getting more work done, more often.

Unique Benefits of the Canycom Tracked Dumper

Made in Japan by Canycom, leading specialists in both military and construction carriers, the Canycom units are built robustly and are known for their outstanding hill-holding ability. These machines are designed to work in Japan's often extreme and hilly terrain, making them perfectly suited for New Zealand's diverse rural and undulating environments.

Tracks reduce the bounce and shock you'd typically feel on uneven ground. This means a more comfortable ride for the operator and, importantly, less material sloshing out of the tray. The Canycom units take tracks a step further with their pivoting rollers within the track system. This feature increases stability and makes for a more comfortable ride when you're moving over bumps and materials.

Unique Benefits of the Cormidi Tracked Dumper

The Cormidi Dumpers are well-loved by contractors around New Zealand for their narrow width, meaning they can access the tight spots that otherwise might have to be approached with a wheelbarrow. But wheelbarrows don’t have tracks and getting up a slippery, muddy slope with these can be hard. That’s where the Cormidi comes in. With models such as the C60 or C85, these tight spots like around retaining walls, on sloped building sites, can be conquered with ease.

Ready to boost your productivity in any conditions?

Talk to our experts today and we can help you find the right Cormidi or Canycom tracked dumper to keep your projects moving, no matter how wet the weather gets.