Drivetrain

These parameters allow users to configure the vehicle's drivetrain. In Select All mode the drivetrain is set for the whole vehicle with a Drive Type. In Individual mode each selected axle can be customized with an Axle Type.

Drivetrain Section:

• 2WD (Two-Wheel Drive): Power is sent to the rear wheels.
• 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive): Power is distributed to all four wheels.
• FWD (Front-Wheel Drive): Power is sent to the front wheels only.
• DSD (Differential Steering): The vehicle steers by driving the left and right wheels at different speeds, like a tank or skid-steer loader.
  • DSD Intensity: At 0 the wheels on the opposing side don't rotate while turning; at 1 they rotate in the opposite direction, so the vehicle can turn on the spot.
  • Note: Traction Control must be disabled to use DSD. A warning is shown if it is enabled.
• RWS (Rear-Wheel Steering): This system allows the rear wheels to steer and front wheels to drive.
• FWS+RWS (Front-Wheel Steering + Rear-Wheel Steering): This combines front and rear-wheel steering for enhanced control and maneuverability.

Axle Type Section:

Axle Types:

• Drive: This axle type is responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, propelling the vehicle forward.
• Steering: This axle type allows the wheels to turn, enabling the vehicle to change direction.
• Drive + Steering: This combines both driving and steering functions in a single axle.
• Dead: This is a non-powered, non-steering axle that simply supports the vehicle's weight.
  • Enable Brakes toggle: Toggle enables brakes on Dead Axle wheels.
• Differential Steering: This is a specialized steering system where the wheels on either side of the axle can rotate at different speeds.

Depending on the Axle Type, extra options appear:

• Differential Type and Reverse Drive: Shown for Drive, Drive + Steering and Differential Steering axles. Reverse Drive reverses the drive direction of the axle.
• Steering Type and Reverse Steering: Shown for Steering and Drive + Steering axles.

Differential Type:

• Open: Allows each wheel to spin at its own speed, which is useful for smooth turns.
• Locked: Forces both wheels to spin at the same speed, which can help with traction but may hinder turning.
• Limited Slip: Balances the two approaches by letting the wheels spin at slightly different speeds while limiting the difference to improve traction.
  • Open/Locked (LSD Lock Factor): Controls how much the limited slip differential reduces the difference between the wheel speeds; higher values mean the wheels are closer to being locked together.