Chain extends Groundhog days The very latest in golfing, farm and ground-keeping utility vehicles, the JCB Groundhog, is now driven by chain with long wear life and endurance. During the early stages of development it was discovered that the chain driving the prototype Groundhog's rear wheels was wearing too rapidly. They needed a chain that would operate in arduous off-road conditions and in an aggressive environment where temperatures could reach 100ºC. The high temperature was caused by the drive chain's close proximity to the Groundhog's diesel engine and posed an additional problem to find a suitable lubricant. The project ran for several months and involved Renold's engineers working closely with JCB. Developing the needed chain involved redesign of sprockets, Renold's ultra tough Sovereign chain and a heat resistant lubricant. The result is an abrasion resistant chain drive solution with a much longer wear life. Sovereign chain provides a greater resistance to wear in adverse conditions such as dirty, dusty and abrasive environments. The pins on Sovereign chain feature a special surface treatment, which, when combined with the strictly controlled geometry of the bush, result in high levels of endurance in harsh environments. The JCB Groundhog redefines standards in utility vehicles combining comfort, strength and performance with durability. It boasts the typically rugged construction of all JCB vehicles and outclasses and outmaneuvers its competitors. Speed Link InfoService Request more information by e-mail Reader Service No. Reader Number Email Address 00894

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