Tires favour hard surfaces, travel and lower undercarriage cost; tracks favour flotation, traction and soft-ground productivity.
Ground conditions
Match tires or tracks to mud, turf, debris, pavement and seasonal conditions.
Ownership cost
Track systems usually bring more wear components and higher replacement cost.
Attachment work
Hydraulic package and lift path may matter more than undercarriage for some jobs.
Transport and cleanup
Compare operating weight, trailer capacity and site-restoration needs.