MAZ-537 8WD Heavy Truck with Differential Locks

[ms09]

Remote Controlled Technic 8X8 heavy truck with differential locks on all axels. The layout of the MOC is also refered to real structure of MAZ-537.

The following functions are realized by RC:

Driving,

Steering,

Lock and unlock differentials,

Head lights and tail lights.

Other features include:

Independent suspension,

Two front steering axels with turning rate ratio 5:3,

Functional steering wheel,

Single propulsion unit made from 4 XL motors,

Fake V12 engine.

Size:

60(l) X 29(w) X 24(h) Stds

Weight: around 2400g

PF components:

4 XL motors,

2 M motors,

2 LED sets,

2 IR receivers,

1 battery box.

Photos:

Video:

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Edited February 11, 2012 by ms09

[daniele]

WoooW! Amazing!

[jorgeopesi]

Wow good and heavy work with that huge truck .

[daniele]

How do you lock differentials?

[ms09]

WoooW! Amazing!

Thanks for your comment:)

Wow good and heavy work with that huge truck .

Thanks for your comment:)

How do you lock differentials?

Another photo has just been uploaded to make it clear: as both driving rings are connected with the two 16-tooth gears with clutch on left and right side, the wheels on both sides have to rotate in same rate and direction, which means the differential is locked.

[daniele]

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks!

[ms09]

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks!

You are welcome