4x4
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000019
A drivetrain configuration indicating that a vehicle has four wheels in total, with power delivered to all four wheels. This system provides enhanced traction and control, making it suitable for off-road driving, slippery conditions, or towing heavy loads. It is often synonymous with four-wheel drive (4WD).
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000019 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| References | 4x4 Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster) |
| See also | 8x8; 6x6 |
| Translations | German: 4x4; Spanish: 4x4; French: 4x4 |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000019",
"term": "4x4",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A drivetrain configuration indicating that a vehicle has four wheels in total, with power delivered to all four wheels. This system provides enhanced traction and control, making it suitable for off-road driving, slippery conditions, or towing heavy loads. It is often synonymous with four-wheel drive (4WD).",
"subject": "Automotive",
"see_also": [
"8x8",
"6x6"
],
"references": [
"4x4 Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "4x4",
"es": "4x4",
"fr": "4x4"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/4x4/"
}
Record 21 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.