Hydrostatic drives in heavy equipment
The benfits of using modern hydrostatic components in conjunction
with shiftable gearboxes and computer controls include a large
control range, precise control of traction effort and speed, and
high efficiency.
Dynamic simulation of tracked vehicles
Researchers from Purdue University, the Federal University of
Vicosa, and Caterpillar, have developed a soil/track interface
simulation program to model mechanical and hydraulic powertrains
commonly found in tracked vehicles.