TRANSAXLE LOAD RATINGS

Mendeola’s gearbox rating system, although wrong, has been based on a horsepower figure. Due to the fact that the majority of our end users relate better to that “standard” than torque. Torque however is the true mechanical method for measuring rotational force. But unlike pure road racing formats with tighter based platforms off-road vehicles cannot use torque as a definitive formula for overall vehicle ratings.
Due to the number of variables associated with off-roading, to include: vehicle weight, tire size, engine torque, and the most important factor of all, driver skill level! The dynamic forces and loads impaired during off-road activities far exceed absolutely another form of motorsport. After 35 years in this business I know this to be so.
The baseline ratings presented here reflect current vehicle functionality and usage. They are also calculated with a driver of above average skill level. Also, in the past 5 to 6 years vehicle performance figures have increased by light years. Building a car with more transaxle than you think you need is a paramount consideration.

MENDEOLA TRANSAXLES QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

MODEL		CV size	Application	Max Tire Size	Max Vehicle Weight	Max Engine	Max. HP
MD4-E	entry-level 4 -speed	930 only	Sand Buggy SCORE Class 12	1300 Plus - 31" shaved BFG BAJA T.A.	1,950 lbs	VW 2.0 LITRE SUBARU 2.5 GM ECOTEC SCORE 1835	200
2D / MD5		930 or 935	Sand Buggy Lite Pre-Runner SCORE Class 10 SCORE Class 12	Desert Trak, 1300 - 31", 32" shaved BFG BAJA T.A.	2,200 lbs	TURBO SUBARU 2.0 LITRE GM 4.3 LITRE V6 STOCK LS1 SCORE SPEC CLASS 1O SCORE SPEC CLASS 12	375
S4-S5	Sequential 4 or 5 speed	935 only	Sand Buggy SCORE Class 5 Med-Duty Pre-Runner SCORE Class 10 V4 or V6 Class 1	1450, 1650 - 32" - 35" Shaved BAJA T.A.	2,800 lbs	LS1, LS2, LS6 TURBO SUBARU 3.0 6 CYLINDER NORTHSTAR	425-600
S4D-S5D	Heavy Duty Sequential 4 or 5 speed.	935 or Series 30	Sand Buggy Heavy HP Pre-Runner SCORE Unlimited Race Cars	2000 PADLA TRACK - BFG 37" PROJECTS, TOYO 38"	4,200 - 4,500 lbs	LIMITED BY HORSEPOWER RATING	600-1000
HD4	The strongest transaxle in desert racing.	935 or Series 30	IRS based Trophy Trucks Ultra-Duty Pre-Runners SCORE Unlimited Race Cars Blown Sand Buggies	KEVLAR SIDE-WALLED PROJECTS OF ANY BRAND, ANY PADDLE TIRE	5,500 - 5,800 lbs	LIMITED BY HORSEPOWER RATING	800-1750