What are the pros and cons of installing a differential lock?
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Installing a differential lock has the following advantages and disadvantages: Advantages of installing a differential lock: In off-road conditions, it ensures that all wheels receive effective power, helping the vehicle escape difficult situations. Disadvantages of installing a differential lock: It must be engaged while the vehicle is stationary. Function of a differential lock: A differential lock refers to a mechanism that, when one drive wheel slips, locks the differential housing and the axle shaft into a single unit, causing the differential to lose its differential function. This allows all torque to be transferred to the other drive wheel. Differential locks come in various forms, with common types including friction plate and cone styles, and their effectiveness is determined by the locking coefficient. The locking coefficient refers to the maximum ratio K of torque that can be distributed between the two axle shafts. The locking effect increases with the input torque and the torque difference. Modern differential locks also use electronic control to adapt to varying usage conditions.