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Tri drive system

KLP ยท 2015-04-17 14:58

Is there just two interaxle differential on these axles;or do they have a way ofdividing torque eqally to three axles?

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  1. #1lantraxco2015-04-18 00:41

    Yes. The front two drive axles both have a divider head, rearmost is just the usual rear rear. Divider lock/divider lock/diff lock/diff lock/diff lock= bulldozer, LOL

  2. #2Shimmy12015-04-18 00:44

    Has two front diffs and a rear diff. Power naturally flows same as it does in a tandem. Through the first, through the second, to the rear. You have two power dividers. Hope this helps.

  3. #3Dualie2015-04-18 01:09

    also if you have all 3 locked up don't expect to make the next corner. The bulldozer analogy is pretty spot on only no differential steering.

  4. #4DoyleX2015-04-19 09:04

    2 frenemies of mine have tri drive KW's from in Canada in the states that they tandemed out. The axle housings are 3 or 4 inches wider on each side than a standard axle here. Whats the reason?

  5. #5old-iron-habit2015-04-19 09:55

    Former oil patch trucks perhaps. See lots in Alberta, Canada with a larger axle set up.

  6. #6bushcat2015-04-19 11:50

    They are called wide track axles and are popular for off road applications such as oil and gas, logging etc