Connecting motor to treads

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Connecting motor to treads

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11-01-2003, 11:45

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Connecting motor to treads

Our team wants to use tank type treads this year. Can the motor be connected directly to the timing belt drive pulley? If not, what's the best method to transfer power from the motor to the drive pulley? Chain and sprocket? Gears?

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