Others can comment on the real world differences, but in the scale world
the differences are not much. Rear-drive is a little easier to install
and maintain because there is usually more room available in the back of
the vehicle. But, most vehicles allow front motor installation as well,
with perhaps a slightly longer chain/belt.
When climbing over obstacles, motor weight in the front ensures
traction, but the same effect can be achieved when motors are in the
back by moving the batteries to the front as much as possible.
On 11/17/2013 10:52 AM, Michael wrote:
Most tanks are rear-engined and drive the rear wheels, directly pulling
the track under the vehicle. Some other tracked vehicles, such as
armored personnel carriers are front-engined and drive the front wheels,
pulling the track indirectly via the rear idler. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of these two arrangements?
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