Tank tracks, or continuous tracks as they’re more technically known, were developed initially for farm and logging applications, for heavy vehicles that needed to operate in soft terrain.

The world's first vehicle to successfully use tracks for propulsion wasn't a tank—it was the Lombard Steam Log Hauler. Stef Schrader Oct 27, 2020 2:19 PM EDT 0 ...

A pair of 750W continuous and 1,200W max motors are supplied by either one or two 48V and 17.5Ah batteries to give this electric kart its oomph. The range varies from a paltry 10 km (6 mi) up to a ...

The system works by having the tank treads connected to several sprockets, which roll the road wheels, similar to a continuous chain drive that provides traction for the vehicle.