6x6 For Extra Traction?

"BahamaTodd" (bahamatodd) 09/13/2019 at 17:08 • Filed to: 6x6

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CB > BahamaTodd 09/13/2019 at 17:28

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Discerning > BahamaTodd 09/13/2019 at 17:35

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It sort of looked like the forward of the two rear axles wasn’t spinning while the furthest rear axle was spinning.

If the middle axle isn’t getting power the n I could absolutely see a traction issue occurring when going over a hump like that. Middle axle suspends the bulk of the weight somewhat without  powering the vehicle, while the powered axle now has less weight and thus less traction.

nermal > BahamaTodd 09/13/2019 at 17:35

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Not sure if it’s related to the driver’s shirt missing sleeves...... but probably. 

atfsgeoff > BahamaTodd 09/13/2019 at 17:36

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Looks like the rear axle is the only one being sent power, and the middle axle is bearing most of the weight on the humped section of road, which takes weight and thus traction off the rear axle, causing both rears to spin.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > BahamaTodd 09/13/2019 at 18:08

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How embarrassing  

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > BahamaTodd 09/13/2019 at 18:15

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This is why tractors (semi) in the 4x6 configuration common to North America have differential locks. In the 2x6 configuration common to Europe, the tag axle (usually the rear one) can be lifted or lowered via the air springs to keep load on the powered axle for traction in a situation like this.  Probably didn't engineer that capability into a garage conversation...