Which tracks for my M4 Sherman model kit.

Here is a little guide.

M4 Sherman Track Types by Variant

M4 (welded hull)

• Early (1942–43):
  • T41 (rubber block)
  • T49T49 (steel bar)
• Mid (1943–44):
  • T51 (rubber chevron)  most common
  • T48 (rubber chevron w/ steel cleats)
• Late:
  • T54E1/E2 (all-steel, less common)

 Often seen with duckbill extensions in Europe

M4A1 (cast hull)

• Early:
  • T41
• Mid (very common setup):
  • T51
  • T48
• Late:
  • T54E1/E2 occasionally

This is one of the most commonly photographed Sherman types with T51 chevron tracks

M4A2 (diesel, used by Allies like USSR & UK)

• Early–mid:
  • T49 (popular in Soviet service for mud)
  • T51
• Mid–late:
  • T48
• Late:
  • T54E1/E2 (especially in harsh conditions)

Soviets often preferred all-steel or aggressive tracks due to terrain

M4A3 (Ford GAA engine – main US Army late-war tank)

• Early:
  • T51
• Mid–late:
  • T48
  • T54E1/E2

Very common to see duckbills + T48/T51 in NW Europe. If you want to understand how duckbills affect Sherman tracks, read our guide on duckbills on Sherman tank tracks.

M4A4 (long hull, mostly British use)

• Typical tracks:
  • T48  very common
  • T51
• Less common:
  • T49 early on

British Shermans (Sherman V) frequently used T48 with duckbills

HVSS Shermans (Wide-track variants)

These are a separate category because they used different suspension and wider tracks:

M4A3E8 Sherman

Late M4A3 (76mm HVSS)

• Tracks:
  • T66 (steel)
  • T80 (steel chevron) most iconic
  • T84 (rubber chevron, less common)

These wide tracks dramatically improved mobility

 Quick Reference Table

Our 3D printed workable tracks for the Sherman tank