Tracking Trailers: Choosing the Right Running Gears

When you're hauling hay, liquid fertilizer, or equipment across planted fields, steering precision isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Tracking trailers, equipped with specialized running gears, are designed to follow the exact path of your tractor, minimizing crop damage and improving operational efficiency. And when it comes to dependable, field-proven running gear, KORY Equipment is a name agricultural professionals trust.

 

What Are Tracking Trailers?

 

Definition and Purpose

Tracking trailers are agricultural trailers fitted with all-steer running gear, designed to mirror the movement of the towing tractor. We achieve this precise tracking system by linking the front axles and rear axles, causing the rear wheels to respond to the front wheels. Instead of cutting corners or drifting wide in turns, these trailers follow precisely, reducing crop loss and soil disturbance by a wide track width.

 

How They Differ from Standard Trailers

Unlike standard trailers, tracking trailers use coordinated steering components that respond to the tractor’s path. This tight tracking is especially critical when working between planted rows or using liquid applicators on soft, wet ground.

 

Applications in Agriculture

Tracking trailers are commonly used in:

• Hay wagons

• Bale wagons

• Gravity wagons and gravity boxes

• Flat racks

• Liquid manure and fertilizer application

• Crop residue management

• Harvest-time hauling in row-crop fields

• General wagon gear

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KORY Equipment’s Running Gears for Tracking Trailers

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Introduction to KORY Equipment Products

KORY Equipment is dedicated to crafting high-performance running gears that meet the real-world demands of agriculture. With decades of experience and a niche product focus, our all-steer running gears for tracking trailers are made in the USA and stand out in both form and function.

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Features of KORY 3000A and 5-Ton All-Steer Running Gears

All-Wheel Steer Capability

Our KORY 3000A and 5-ton all-steer models are engineered with front and rear steering assemblies, ensuring the trailer follows your tractor’s path with pinpoint accuracy. This minimizes turning radius and eliminates inward creep, making them ideal for tight row operations.

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Heavy-Duty Construction

Each running gear is built with reinforced spindles, heavy-wall steel tubing, strong suspension systems, and precision-machined components for smooth tracking and long-term durability, even on uneven terrain.

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Durability and Longevity

Farmers need equipment they can rely on season after season. Our running gears are designed to withstand daily stress, heavy payloads, and rough field conditions without compromising performance.

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Benefits for Agricultural Use

 

Improved Maneuverability

All-steer functionality improves turning responsiveness and trailer tracking, especially in narrow headlands and curved field edges.

 

Crop Protection

By closely following the tractor’s tracks, KORY running gears help reduce plant damage during transport and application—a must for high-value crops.

 

Reduced Maintenance

With greaseable components and rugged, low-maintenance designs, our running gears require less time in the shop and more time in the field.

 

How KORY Equipment Can Help You

 

Customization Options

No two farms are alike, which is why KORY offers custom solutions to match your specific tracking trailer needs—whether you're running a hay wagon, slurry tank, or custom sprayer.

 

Expert Advice and Support

Our team understands agriculture and equipment inside and out. From choosing the right axle type to fitting your trailer’s unique configuration, we’re here to help you make informed decisions.

 

Maintenance and Service

We design our products for longevity, but when you do need service or parts, we back you up with reliable support and quick turnarounds.

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The Role of Running Gears in Tracking Trailers

 

What Are Running Gears?

Running gears are the undercarriage of your trailer: axles, spindles, steering assemblies, wheel hubs, and tongue. They’re the foundation for safe, efficient hauling.

 

Key Gear Components

• Axles (straight or drop) and axle beams

• Strong spindles

• Steering arm

• All-steer steering components

• Greaseable hubs and pivot points

• Tongue and hitch system

 

Why Quality Running Gears Matter

Precision-built running gears make all the difference in performance, wear resistance, and field efficiency. Poor-quality gears lead to uneven wear, steering drift, and higher crop damage. KORY Equipment’s specialty focus ensures you get a product made for real-world agriculture and designed for a long life.

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Contact KORY Equipment

Looking to upgrade your trailer performance and protect your crops? Trust KORY Equipment’s engineered precision and farming know-how. Contact us today to learn more about how our running gears can enhance your tracking trailers with better maneuverability, longer lifespan, and less downtime.