By Marc St-Cyr (Candianeh) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Any ideas on the applicability of differentials to distribute power to the wheels rather than using chains ? Either custom built or using diffs from ATV's. I would think that oiling would not be an issue, tension either. Of course this would be heavier than chains and sprockets but the maintenance simplification should make up for it.
The arrangement would be the same as existing drive mechanisms, ie. bearing supported shaft to the wheels but rather than chains and sprockets, 3 driveshafts per side (or 4 for 8x8) connecting 3 diffs per side.

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

marc, the more we change tha more we remain tha same. RC outlines some very simple maintenance to chains and sprockets on this site. alot of people on this board feel that modome of power delievery has failed because of thier igornance of maintaining that easy transmission system. even tha roadwolf " definately" should have known!

By Douglas MacCullagh (Dougmac) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Marc -

I think your idea would work better with one differential (or steering transmission) with right angle drives at each wheel rather than differentials. The Army has vehicles that drive that way. They are know for their weight, complexity, and maintenance requirements. Chains may not be perfect, but they are simpler and lighter.