The difference between full-time four-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive

All-terrain forklifts on the market include two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Among them, four-wheel drive forklifts are divided into full-time four-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive. What is the difference between them?

Full-time four-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive are two different four-wheel drive systems, and their main difference lies in the control method and scope of application of the four-wheel drive mode.

1.Different control methods: the full-time four-wheel drive system is an automatically controlled four-wheel drive system, which can automatically adjust the torque distribution ratio of the front and rear wheels according to factors such as vehicle speed and road surface friction coefficient, so as to realize the four-wheel drive mode of the vehicle. The part-time four-wheel drive system requires manual intervention, and the torque distribution ratio between the front and rear wheels is achieved by manually switching the four-wheel drive mode.

2.The scope of application is different: the full-time four-wheel drive system is suitable for a variety of road conditions and driving conditions, and can ensure the driving stability and safety of the vehicle under different road conditions such as dry, slippery, and muddy. The time-sharing four-wheel drive system is suitable for some relatively special road conditions. For example, when driving on snowy, muddy and other road conditions, it is necessary to manually switch the four-wheel drive mode to ensure the passability of the vehicle.

3.The performance of the vehicle is different: the full-time four-wheel drive system can automatically adjust the torque distribution ratio of the front and rear wheels according to different road surfaces and driving conditions, thereby providing better traction and handling performance. The time-sharing four-wheel drive system requires manual switching of the four-wheel drive mode, which will cause a short power interruption when switching, thereby affecting the handling performance of the vehicle.

4.The price is different: because the full-time four-wheel drive system requires a more complicated control system and transmission system, the price is relatively higher. The part-time four-wheel drive system is relatively simple, and the price is relatively low.
Therefore, when choosing a four-wheel drive system, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the above factors according to actual needs and the use environment, and choose a four-wheel drive system that suits your vehicle.

All Kaystar off-road forklifts, whether they are LandTiger series or Pioneer series, all use full-time four-wheel drive systems. This ensures the off-road capability of the four-wheel drive forklift.

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