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05-01-2017, 18:21

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Re: Gearbox Placment

In a 6-wheel or 8-wheel center dropped drivetrain, the dropped wheels are theoretically always touching the ground. Direct driving those wheels from the gearbox means that, even in case of a chain or belt failure, you're still getting power to wheels on the ground.

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