Oscillating track system

An oscillating track system, comprising:

• a housing defining an internal space, wherein an axle extends through the internal space and the housing is operable to oscillate around the axle;
• a plurality of wheels mounted external to the housing, wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is operable to transfer torque to a track;
• an axle sleeve mechanically fixed to a portion of the axle residing within the internal space;
• and
• an oscillating track lock subsystem residing within the internal space, wherein the oscillating track lock subsystem comprises:
• at least a first mechanical connection to the housing and at least a second mechanical connection to the axle sleeve;
• at least one hydraulic cylinder comprising a barrel, a piston and a rod, wherein the barrel and the rod are associated with the at least first mechanical connection to the housing and the at least second mechanical connection to the axle sleeve;
• and
• a valve operable to transition between an open flow state and a closed flow state, wherein:
• the valve is configured in the open flow state to allow flow of hydraulic fluid between an upper volume and a lower volume defined within the barrel of the hydraulic cylinder, and
• the valve is configured in the closed flow state to prevent flow of hydraulic fluid between the upper volume and the lower volume defined within the barrel of the hydraulic cylinder;
• and
• an accumulator in fluid communication with the valve and operable to contain hydraulic fluid;
• wherein, when the valve is in the open flow state, oscillation of the housing around the axle causes the piston and the rod to modulate;
• and
• wherein, when the valve is in the closed flow state, oscillation of the housing around the axle is prevented such that the housing is locked in a position.