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Originally Posted by RoboTigers1796
Generally my questions are:
1. Do you feel this drive train will work effectively?
2. We usually use #35 chain so will #25 chain break if we get into low gear and get into a real good pushing match?
3. any general comments or suggestions for improvement (different gear ratio that you've found successful, etc.) will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You! Much appreciation in advance.
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1. I don't see why not, our team has used a very similar system for several years with both toughboxes and super shifters and have never had any issues. Just like your plan we direct drive the center wheel with a Hex, with the other wheels being driven off of the center wheel, though instead of using 6wd we use 10wd or 8wd.
2. It's possible. We've bent/broken #35 chain in pushing matches before. Personally, I would recommend sticking with #35 chain for the drive system. I've seen teams use #25, but they seem to be the exception to the rule imo. Keep in mind that #25 chain is only rated to 140 lbs of working load, where as #35 chain is rated to 480 lbs (
source).
3. Honestly, the setup your suggesting sounds good. As I suggested above, you might want to stick with the #35 chain if you're worried about getting into pushing matches, but otherwise the plan looks solid to me.