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Re: 6WD Pros and Cons

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Originally Posted by Simon Strauss View Post
For your First option of six traction wheels with a rocker setup

Pro- Really nice traction and suitable turning abilities (we pushed every one around last year with it)
We have used the lowered center wheel "rocker" style in the past and I agree that it gave us very good pushing power, however, why would a "rocker" style 6WD inherently have more traction than a "level" wheel 6WD?

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Originally Posted by Simon Strauss View Post
Omnis in the front and back

Pro-better turning abilities

Con- Not only can you turn your self more easily, every one else can turn you against your wishes
I am wondering if a "level" 6WD with omnis on only one end would be a good compromise?
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