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Re: Do You Think We Would Stall?

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Originally Posted by RoboTigers1796 View Post
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.
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.
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