JoeM 7,874 #1 Posted October 5, 2023 Was tinkering with the latest horse, a 310-8 (1990), and noticed there are no tread pads on the footrest. Nor is there any sign that there was ever anything there. Scouted around a bit on the web for others pics and seen many pics of machines from this time era with no tread pads. Just wondering if it was an option or something only used on certain models? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 704 #2 Posted October 5, 2023 I have seen some with and with out also. If you want an inexpensive replacement Harbor Freight has step treads that are easy to trim to size and you can also buy a larger square piece for around $4.00 that you can trim also. I like traction under my feet when stepping on and off the foot rest. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,258 #3 Posted October 5, 2023 My 1990 310-8 has footrest covers that are like skateboard grip tape. I like it because a painted surface is slippery when wet. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,168 #4 Posted October 6, 2023 Most all 3,4 and 500 series WH tractors came with a rubber rib type footrest . @JoeM 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #5 Posted October 6, 2023 I used stair step treads with really sticky glue already applied to the backside… bought at Lowes. Just peel and stick(after you cut to fit) I like the yellow stripe on them too… 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 428 #6 Posted October 6, 2023 9 hours ago, JoeM said: Was tinkering with the latest horse, a 310-8 (1990), and noticed there are no tread pads on the footrest. Nor is there any sign that there was ever anything there. Scouted around a bit on the web for others pics and seen many pics of machines from this time era with no tread pads. Just wondering if it was an option or something only used on certain models? The early years were glued on with contact cement which can peel loose with age. One of the things I've seen done with good results is spray-on pickup bed liner. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill 633 846 #7 Posted October 6, 2023 I believe with the recommendation of a club member here, I just purchased a Goodyear "Fine Ribbed" Rubber Flooring from Zoro for $43.29. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,708 #8 Posted October 6, 2023 I have a 416-H that I don’t believe ever had rubber mats? I bought it with around 200 hours on it and it didn’t have any signs of them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #9 Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, c-series don said: it didn’t have any signs of them I have been messing with these machines for years and this is the first one with no treads. It is odd but after looking around I have found others on line. I like that stair grip tape. I get it from MMC, always fresh and sticky. No yellow line tho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 55 BB 24 #10 Posted October 7, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 10:36 PM, Horse Newbie said: I used stair step treads with really sticky glue already applied to the backside… bought at Lowes. Just peel and stick(after you cut to fit) I like the yellow stripe on them too… Yep ! That's what I've been using too , My wife really like the yellow strip on her tractor 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Paulsen 290 #11 Posted October 8, 2023 That yella stripe looks very nice. Especially on that haze grey and underway colored tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 628 #12 Posted October 8, 2023 On 10/6/2023 at 7:32 AM, c-series don said: I have a 416-H that I don’t believe ever had rubber mats? I bought it with around 200 hours on it and it didn’t have any signs of them. I would bet that the 200 hr time frame is when my footrest mats (1990 310-8) peeled off the tractor. The adhesive just let go. I am the only owner of that tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
