How does Visco-Lok Work Can-Am?

In explaining how Visco-Lok works, Dumas said, “Visco-Lok is a speed-sensing, limited-slip differential. That means the differential has to ‘see’ a speed difference between left and right to engage. There is no sensor, the system is all mechanical. It is equipped with a pump and clutches.

What is visco-4Lok?

Many front locking differentials deliver traction–and nothing else. Enter Visco-4Lok, an integrated part of Outlander X mr & Renegade X mr models. New, rider-lockable performance for outstanding grip in extreme situations in addition to automatic locking for all-around handling in everyday use.

Can-Am Visco-4Lok explained?

Called the Visco-4Lok, riders can now engage a 4-wheel-drive lock mode, which instantly provides equal power to all four wheels. In other words, mashing the switch activates a lockable front diff which should provide an enormous amount of extra traction.

Does Can-Am have diff lock?

BRP builds Can-Am Off-Road vehicles from the rider down, with every detail – from capability and reliability, to performance, comfort, and beyond – finely tuned for riders to get the most out of their vehicle, regardless of the challenge at hand.

What does Visco lock do on can Am defender?

If a tire is already held/stuck…the visco lock will not lock. Like a torque converter in a car if you are familiar with cars. The Can Am Defender and some X3’s (cheaper models and pre-2018.5 models) share the same visco lock front diff. I put a couple videos of a defender in the product images that demonstrates the down fall of the visco lock.

What’s the difference between smart Lok and Visco Lok?

The primary difference between the Smart-Lok differential and Can-Am’s previous differential, the Visco-Lok differential, is the way in which it engages. With the Visco-Lok differential, the wheel has to slip for the differential lock to engage.

How does the visco Lok front differential work?

Visco-Lok† automatically and progressively engages the front wheels for authentic 4×4 traction without the push of a button. The industry’s only progressive auto-locking front differential that engages all wheels at any speed.

How does the Can-Am smart Lok differential work?

Can-Am’s Smart-Lok differential uses electronic sensors throughout the machine to know how to react to your driving style. With Can-Am’s new Smart-Lok differential, the clutch pack is engaged by an electronic actuator. That means it can engage instantly regardless of speed.