Well, to tell you the truth, they both end up about the same, and have their pros and cons. In the long run though, I would say that tracks are better. For example, they can resolve the problem of a pinch row (which is when dual tires compact the row between them), float on top of the ground in wet, muddy conditions, and you don't have to worry about a flat tire. But, like almost everything else, they can break. On the other hand, tires don't tear up grass or build up a berm when you turn, and depending on the condition they are run on, they can last longer. Also, studies have shown that depending on the soil conditions, they can compact less than tracks(Morrison). I would say tracks are a better deal even though they can be more expensive than tires. We use tracks on most of our tractors for pinch row problems and they are better in muddy conditions. Tracks or tires, they vary from farm to farm (Morrison).
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