This drivetrain layout powers all eight wheels on a four-axle vehicle. It is typically reserved for heavy military trucks, specialized construction equipment, and extreme off-road transport vehicles. The setup provides maximum traction over soft ground, mud, and steep grades by distributing the vehicle weight and driving torque across a massive surface area.
Heard on the job
We need to send the 8x8 out to the logging site because the mud is too deep for the standard trucks.