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Re: Low Cost Planetary Gearbox Source...

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Originally Posted by jonboy
How do these transmissions compare with the DeWalt XRPs: efficiency, value, reliability, power transmission, etc?

Tnx ... jon
They are nowhere near the quality, reliability, etc. of the XRP transmissions, but the NBD modifications are nowhere near as easy to implement as the changes needed to use these transmissions.

They are quick and easy. They are smaller and cheaper than the XRP transmissions.

That is their main advantage.

As to the right value, it depends on the application. For the right application, I think they provide a fantastic value proposition. For tougher applications (for example an application that involves impact loads or high torque), I would use modified Dewalts.

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