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'''Power pack''' or '''powerpack''' is a term used to describe part of a modular [[powertrain]]. A powerpack module contains some type of [[engine]] (most frequently an [[internal combustion engine]] but other types, including [[electric motor]]s, are possible) and may also contain a [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] and various |
'''Power pack''' or '''powerpack''' is a term used to describe part of a modular [[powertrain]]. A powerpack module contains some type of [[engine]] (most frequently an [[internal combustion engine]] but other types, including [[electric motor]]s, are possible) and may also contain a [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] and various |
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The modularity is what makes a powerpack powertrain different from other types; using the term powerpack implies that the whole unit can be easily removed or separated from the rest of the machine, allowing it to be rapidly replaced by another powerpack while the original is repaired or disposed of, and minimizing the amount of time that the entire machine is out of use. Even in cases where the powerpack is not being replaced, being able to remove it can make repairs easier and faster. |
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Power pack or powerpack is a term used to describe part of a modular powertrain. A powerpack module contains some type of engine (most frequently an internal combustion engine but other types, including electric motors, are possible) and may also contain a transmission and various