Worn or incorrect-width track shoes raise ground pressure, stress undercarriage components, and reduce digging stability. This aftermarket pad-track bolt on 450 solves that — manufactured to the same shoe width, pad thickness, and bolt-hole geometry as the OEM original for the 450.
Why operators choose this shoe:
* OEM-matching grouser profile for predictable traction on mixed terrain
* Precision bolt-hole spacing eliminates shimming during installation
* High-manganese steel construction that gets harder the more you use it
**Build Specifications:**
* Mn 12–14% cast steel — self-hardening from 200 HB to 450+ HB under compressive service loads
* Post-cast normalising and quenching for consistent mechanical properties
* Shot-peened finish to suppress surface crack initiation
**Fitment & Maintenance:**
* Confirms to OEM shoe width and link-face bolt pattern — fits without rework
* Rotate shoes at half-life intervals to even grouser wear
* Check torque after first 50 operating hours on new shoes
Available Australia-wide. 1-year warranty. Stock your pad-track bolt on 450 with HEP Australia.
