Load distribution device

A device for transmitting a motive force from a prime mover to first and second transfer shafts, comprising:

• an input shaft having a longitudinal axis;
• a load transfer member, wherein the load transfer member engages the input shaft and rotates around an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the input shaft;
• a first input shaft gear associated with the input shaft and a second input shaft gear associated with the input shaft;
• a first transfer shaft having a first transfer gear configured to engage the first input shaft gear and a second transfer shaft having a second transfer gear configured to engage the second input shaft gear;
• wherein the first and second input shaft gears engage the load transfer member at different locations thereon for transmitting the motive force from the input shaft to the first and second transfer shafts, and such that the load transfer member is able to rotate less than 360 degrees;
• and
• wherein the first and second input shaft gears are mounted to the input shaft indirectly via the load transfer member.