Compare group drive Vs individual drive?

1.In group drives initial setup cost is large where as in Individual drives it is comparatively low.

2. In group drive line shaft has to be driven even if single machine is required to run where as in individual any machine can be operated independently.

3. In group drive wider variations of speed can not b e obtained where as in individual drive variable speed transmission is possible.

4. In group drive efficiency is comparatively less than that in individual drive.

5.In group drive running cost is comparatively high.

6.In group drive cost per H.P is low comparatively.

7. In group drive ,in case of failure of main motor, entire workshop stops.

8. Power required is more in group drive.