What is the Difference Between Wheel Differential Lock and Axle Differential Lock?
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The differences between wheel differential lock and axle differential lock lie in their distinct properties, characteristics, and advantages. Properties: While a standard differential allows the left and right wheels to rotate at different speeds, if one wheel spins freely, the other wheel on a good road surface also loses torque, causing the vehicle to lose driving power. A vehicle differential enables the left and right (or front and rear) drive wheels to rotate at different speeds. Characteristics: The differential mainly consists of left and right side gears, two planetary gears, and a gear carrier. A differential lock connects the two wheels together, ensuring that power is transmitted to at least the other wheel, allowing the vehicle to regain driving power and escape difficult situations. This scenario also applies to center differentials. Advantages: A differential lock can quickly lock the differential. The primary function of a differential is to meet the requirement of different wheel speeds during vehicle turns, which is its most fundamental role. Types of differentials include center differentials, limited-slip differentials (LSD), Torsen differentials, and anti-slip differentials.