Ten-wheel drive

Ten-wheel driven Sisu E15TP.

Ten-wheel drive, 10WD or 10×10 is a drivetrain configuration of ten wheels, all of which are driven simultaneously by the engine. Unlike four-wheel drive drivetrains, this configuration is only used in extreme off-road and military uses, in particular heavy duty uses, such a heavy haulage and missile carriers. It is also used in lorries.

The Oshkosh M1074 and M1075 prime mover units in the palletized load system, and the Tatra T816 10×10 cargo carrier are both examples of vehicles using this particular driveline system. Some severe/extreme duty semi tractors may also have this drive configuration.

10x10's are not as common as 4×4's, 6×6's and 8×8's.

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