Banebots have gone a long way to improving their planetary transmission (P80) in terms of durability and design since their initial introduction introduction in the KOP several years ago. They responded with changing the design based on team feedback, adding a thicker and hardened steel output plate, tie rods to hold the end plates tight and square, centering bosses on the end plates for the ring gear, and steel internal gears. We have used them consistently with no failures, and will continue this season as well. That coupled with their lower cost, and if utilized within their design limits, they will do a good job.
