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Most six-wheel drive vehicles have a forward axle and two at the rear (with only the front pair steering), or three evenly spaced in varying steering configurations. Depending on the vehicle's role, the number of wheels varies between six (in three pairs) and ten (with two in the front and two dual
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When such a vehicle only has six wheels by definition all are driven. When it has ten – with two pairs of ganged "dual" wheels on each rear axle as on a
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Bogie-drive (Twin axle) 6x6 vehicles are built by 6x6 Australia Pty Ltd and have full load-sharing coil-spring rear suspension with full-time bogie-drive
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configuration of three axles with at least two wheels on each axle capable of being driven simultaneously by the vehicle's engine. Unlike
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4x4 plus two without load-share, meaning far less wheel articulation for off-road, needing five differential locks to operate
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for many years, based on a standard Magnum, Sportsman or Ranger with an extra axle and a cargo box over the rear wheels.
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and "Landcruiser Sherman"), as are 6×4 versions (with only front and rear or front and middle axles driven).
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drivetrains, the configuration is largely confined to heavy-duty off-road and military vehicles, such as
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axles with four wheels apiece in the rear). Drive may be limited to the rear two axles for on-road use.
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is a commercial medium-duty truck sold in the United States and available in a 6×6 configuration.
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Hayes extra-heavy 6x6 (10-wheel) truck operated in Spain by Transportes Arbegui
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Six-by-six conversions of four-wheel drive trucks are made, such as the
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Unusual two forward and one rear axle configuration of the Czech
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6×6, with a 30-inch extended frame and six driven wheels.
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6×6 with three evenly spaced axles and full-time 6x6
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Index

6×6
V-Cube 6

United States Navy
Oshkosh
MTVR
super-single tires
all-wheel drive
drivetrain
four-wheel drive
all-terrain vehicles
armored vehicles
prime movers

Alvis Stalwart
H-drive
GMC CCKW
Heavy hauler
ballast tractor
prime movers
tank transports
artillery tractors
off-road
Saladin
Saracen
Salamander
Stalwart
Sisu SA-240 & SA-241
Renault TRM 10000
ACMAT VLRA

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