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Vehicle with Two Hydrostatic Transmissions
The vehicle shown in Fig. 6.14 has a separate in-line hydrostatic transmission for each drive wheel. The engine delivers power via a universal joint driveline to a right-angle drive gearbox. Each side of this gearbox powers an inline hydrostatic transmission. … Continue reading
Advantages of Hydrostatic Transmissions
A hydrostatic transmission provides improved maneuverability, but at a cost. The efficiency of a hydrostatic transmission is always lower than a discrete-gear transmission. A discrete-gear transmission will typically have an efficiency of 95% or greater, meaning that 95% of the … Continue reading
Introduction to Hydrostatic Transmissions
A hydrostatic transmission (HST) is simply a pump and motor connected in a circuit. Other components are added to obtain certain operating features. The four basic configurations of hydrostatic transmissions are : 1. In-line (Fig. 6.10a) 2. U-shape (Fig. 6.10b) … Continue reading