pewag bluetrack: The Right Traction for Every Forestry Job

In rough terrain, traction, stability and soil protection decide whether a working day runs smoothly. pewag forestry tracks are engineered to deliver reliable grip across all subsoils while keeping ground impact to a minimum and the pewag bluetrack family lets you match that performance to your machine, tyres and conditions.

The range spans three lines: bluetrack essential as a cost-efficient entry option, bluetrack as a versatile all-rounder, and bluetrack+ as a premium solution built for maximum service life and ride comfort. This overview explains what sets each line apart so you can choose with confidence.

3 lines, 1 family

From economical entry to premium performance – one configurable bluetrack platform covers lighter jobs through to demanding forwarder work.

The bluetrack forestry track range at a glance

Each line shares the proven bluetrack concept and 2-stub starwave® traction with offset geometry, then tunes link distance, stub size and cross-member spacing to a different priority. The table below summarises the key differences.

pewag bluetrack essential – your entry into pewag quality

bluetrack essential is the economical way into pewag track quality. It is a strong value choice for lighter applications and price-sensitive needs, without giving up the durability the pewag name stands for.

• pewag quality at an economical price
• Long link distance for improved self-cleaning properties and reduced weight
• Small starwave® stubs for solid traction and improved wear resistance
• Additionally available as pewag mono and mono skidder track

pewag bluetrack – the universal all-rounder

bluetrack is pewag’s forestry-track bestseller. Built on a proven concept with broad configurability, it is designed to fit almost all tyres, machines and conditions – the natural default for everyday forestry work.

• The universal track for almost all tyres, machinery and conditions.
• Medium link distance for higher wear resistance and good tyre protection.
• Medium starwave® stubs for more traction and improved wear resistance.
• Case-hardening process on link system increases surface hardness for added durability.
• Optional configuration: Tight-Tight cross member ends for minimal clearance, and large starwave® stubs for maximum traction and extended lifespan. Stronger cross members (ST version) on perfect and duro for heaviest machines.
• Additionally available as mono skidder track and as ST version on bigger mono skidder tire sizes.

pewag bluetrack+ – premium performance and smooth ride

bluetrack+ takes proven bluetrack quality and makes it smoother still, with enhanced tyre protection and the longest service life in the range. It is especially suited to demanding applications – particularly with forwarders – where a smooth ride and durability matter most.

• Designed for use with forwarders in particular.
• Short link distance with more cross members per track for excellent tyre protection and even higher wear resistance.
• Medium starwave® stubs for more traction and improved wear resistance.
• Exceptional ride comfort (a “smooth ride”) and maximum lifespan.
• Adding additional stability duo to lowering the center of gravity of the machine.
• Optional configuration: Tight-Tight cross member ends for minimal clearance, and large starwave® stubs for maximum traction and extended lifespan. Stronger cross members (ST version) on perfect and duro for heaviest machines.

How to choose the right bluetrack line

As a rule of thumb: pick bluetrack essential when budget and lighter duty lead the decision, made especially for second hand machines; choose bluetrack when you want one dependable track that fits almost anything; and step up to bluetrack+ when tyre protection, ride comfort and service life (total cost of ownership) are the priority – especially on forwarders.

Both bluetrack and bluetrack+ can be configured with Tight-Tight cross member ends and large starwave® stubs when conditions demand extra traction and longevity.

Not sure which fits your machine and tyre size? pewag’s forestry experts can advise on the right specification for your conditions.

Contact a pewag forestry expert to discuss your forestry track requirements.

Forestry Track – Frequently Asked Questions