Articulated work machine with individually powered drive members

An articulated work vehicle, comprising:

• a first chassis, comprising:
• a first right wheel operatively connected to a first motor;
• and
• a first left wheel operatively connected to a second motor;
• a second chassis, comprising:
• a second right wheel operatively connected to a third motor;
• and
• a second left wheel operatively connected to a fourth motor;
• an articulation joint disposed between the first chassis and the second chassis;
• wherein each of the wheels is configured to be rotated in a first direction and a second direction, the second direction opposed to the first direction;
• and further comprising:
• a controller, operatively connected to each of the first, second, third and fourth motors, wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs and operate each of the first motor, second motor, third motor and fourth motor such that the articulated work vehicle moves along a desired path of travel.

An articulated work vehicle comprising:

• an articulation joint;
• a first chassis having two independently operable drive members;
• a second chassis having two independently operable drive members, wherein the first chassis and the second chassis are connected at the articulation joint;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• operate a first of the independently operable drive members at a speed distinct from a second of the independently operable drive members;
• operate a first of the independently operable drive members in a direction opposite from a second of the independently operable drive members;
• operate a first of the independently operably drive members while not allowing a second of the independently operable drive members to move;
• and
• operate a first of the independently operable drive members and a second of the independently operable drive members at the same direction and speed.