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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 |
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