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What is the difference between a differential and a differential lock?

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AmyLee

07/29/25 3:13pm

Difference between differential and differential lock: 1. Different functions. The differential lock locks the machine 100%, while the differential allows a certain differential response. 2. Different uses. Differential locks are mostly used for off-road climbing, while differentials are mostly used for racing (touring car racing, WRC), but there are also off-road vehicles that use LSD (Dakar), and racing cars that use LOCK (extreme drifting). Here are the detailed information: 1. The function of the differential is to limit the speed difference between the two tires. Regardless of the type of drive, every vehicle must be equipped with a differential so that when the vehicle turns, the left and right tires can automatically adjust their rotation speed to cope with the different lengths of the turning path, allowing the vehicle to turn smoothly. 2. The differential is widely used in civilian vehicles, and its function is simple: to help the left and right wheels perform differential rotation. When turning, the rotation speed of the outer wheel must be greater than that of the inner wheel. The differential will distribute the rotation speed through the planetary gears to ensure that the vehicle can complete the turn smoothly and comfortably. 3. When a car turns, due to the centrifugal force, the outer tire will be pressed down, and the inner tire will be lifted up. Therefore, the friction of the outer tire is greater than that of the inner tire. At this time, the differential will distribute more power to the inner tire.

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