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Torque tube technology
Feature
• Torsionally flexible fixing/mounting of axles via torque balls on
gear housing
• Propeller shaft is located in the torque tube
• The spring system does not affect propulsion in any way
• No trailing arm required
Advantage
• Enables very long spring travel
• Maximum possible diagonal torsional flexibility for the axles
• Protects the propeller shaft from soiling and damage
• No risk of entanglement from plants
• Improved traction in comparison to leaf springs, no S-shape
deformation
• Tractive power boosted by weight transmission
• Wear- and maintenance-free axle suspension
• Lower kerb weight
Extreme spring travel and extensive axle articulation (up to
30°) as a result of torque tube technology and coil springs Torque tube protects propeller shaft from soiling
and damage, even in extreme terrain Diagonal torsional flexibility with torque tube
t echnology
Axles Technical Manual
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