This heavy-duty layout utilizes three axles, all of which are driven, to provide massive traction and load-carrying capacity over soft or uneven terrain. It is standard in military transport, heavy forestry equipment, and extreme off-road expedition vehicles. The tandem rear axles distribute the vehicle's weight over a larger footprint to prevent sinking in mud or sand.
Heard on the job
We had to dispatch the 6x6 wrecker to pull that stuck excavator out of the swamp.
Also heard as
- six-by-six