Compare Hotch kiss drive with torque tube drive & justify their use in relevant transmission systems

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Sr No.	Hotchkiss Drive	Torque Tube Drive
1	Open type Propeller shaft is used	Propeller shaft is enclosed inside tube called torque tube.
2	Two universal joints are used one at front end & other is at rear end of Propeller shaft	Only one universal joint is used at front end of Propeller shaft.
3	Slip joint is used to accommodate change in length of Propeller shaft.	No slip joint is used.
4	Torque reaction, driving thrust ,side thrust, weight of body & braking torque are taken by leaf spring	Weight of body & side thrust are taken by leaf spring. Torque reaction, driving thrust & braking torque are taken by torque tube.
5	Bracket is providing at front end of leaf spring.	Shackle is provided at both end of leaf spring.
6	Centre axis of Propeller shaft & bevel pinion shaft is not coinciding when axle moves up & down.	Axis of Propellershaft & bevel pinion shaft coincides always.
7	Application:-Heavy Vehicles truck, Jeep & buses	Application:-In light motor vehicle, SUV, cars, Military vehicles
8	Propellershaft can be easily remove	Whole assembly of torque tube member should be remove for removing propeller shaft.

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