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I'm new here, and I apologize if this is a subject which has been beaten to death.
I'm a bit puzzled by the various types of 4-wheel-drive and All-wheel-drive systems, and am wondering which is best for plowing.
My limited understanding of this is that most alleged 4-wheel-drive vehicles are really 2-wheel-drive.. one in the back and one in the front. And, further, that the only way to achieve true 4-wheel-drive is to use locking differentials.
Assuming I'm correct so far, the next question would be.. do people use these for plowing? If not, wouldn't it be a great help to have double the traction?
I notice that, for cars, they say that "the best there is" is the Audi Quattro.. which has a Torsen center diff and automatic electric locking of both front and rear diffs. Is there a reason (there must be!
that trucks don't use a similar arrangement?
What type of drive mechanism seems to be best for plowing? I realize this might start a "mine is better than yours" war, and hope that doesn't happen! But you probably get the drift of what I'm asking.
I want to get a vehicle for plowing, and hope to do this for a little extra income when I retire. Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully accepted.
Regards,
Bob Trevithick
I'm a bit puzzled by the various types of 4-wheel-drive and All-wheel-drive systems, and am wondering which is best for plowing.
My limited understanding of this is that most alleged 4-wheel-drive vehicles are really 2-wheel-drive.. one in the back and one in the front. And, further, that the only way to achieve true 4-wheel-drive is to use locking differentials.
Assuming I'm correct so far, the next question would be.. do people use these for plowing? If not, wouldn't it be a great help to have double the traction?
I notice that, for cars, they say that "the best there is" is the Audi Quattro.. which has a Torsen center diff and automatic electric locking of both front and rear diffs. Is there a reason (there must be!
What type of drive mechanism seems to be best for plowing? I realize this might start a "mine is better than yours" war, and hope that doesn't happen! But you probably get the drift of what I'm asking.
I want to get a vehicle for plowing, and hope to do this for a little extra income when I retire. Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully accepted.
Regards,
Bob Trevithick