What percentage of brake horsepower is produced at a set of tandem axle drive wheels compared with brake horsepower produced at the flywheel?
A) 50 - 55 percent
B) 80 - 85 percent
C) 100 percent
D) 120 - 125 percent

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The brake horsepower at the drive wheels is typically lower than at the flywheel due to drivetrain losses, which are usually around 15-20%, resulting in 80-85% of the flywheel horsepower being delivered to the wheels.

What Percentage of Brake Horsepower Is Produced at a Set