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In this video we walk you through the steps for adjusting the main bearings on a PTO, focusing on the differences between inline and side load applications.

In this video we guide you through the proper steps to adjust a clutch on a Twin Disc PTO or industrial clutch.

In this video we explain the importance of applying the correct amount of grease to the main bearings of a Twin Disc PTO, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your equipment.

In this video we cover the essentials of "bumping a clutch," its importance, and how to do it correctly for industrial clutches and PTOs to extend their life and ensure smooth operation.

In this video, Jim from Palmer Johnson Power Systems demonstrates the correct steps to install a support plate on a Twin Disc PTO, discussing the necessary models, installation process, and the importance of proper alignment.

Farmers need reliable machinery to keep operations running smoothly. With new Right to Repair laws, Palmer Johnson Power Systems offers expert repair, genuine parts, and support to help farmers stay productive.

Palmer Johnson Power Systems is proud to support the construction of a new research vessel for the California Polytechnical Institute at Humboldt, which is being built by All American Marine (AAM) in Bellingham, Washington.

The electric propulsion mode will allow the vessel to operate quietly on electric power between 1-6 knots for four hours, and cruise at 20 knots using diesel power. The new boat will have a maximum speed of 23 knots. Utilizing Twin Disc MGX-5075 SC gearboxes.

The 2024 North American Manure Expo was a fantastic opportunity for us at Palmer Johnson Power Systems to connect with our customers in the manure pumping industry.

Palmer Johnson is exhibiting at this year's Manure Expo in Auburn, NY.

Not long ago, a new customer reached out with an urgent request. They needed a marine transmission as soon as possible. The catch? This transmission was for a golf course pontoon ferry boat.

Palmer Johnson Power Systems supplied the Twin Disc Transmissions and controls for the Tiglax Alaskan research vessel. Below you will can read an article originally published by National Fisherman.

We are a trusted Kessler-trained service and repair center, and a reliable source for top-quality repairs, rebuilds, and genuine parts for your Kessler axles, gearboxes, and transmissions. 

Introducing our latest triumph: Brandt Hi-Rail Truck Modifications by Palmer Johnson Power Systems RECON Center!

We'll be at the Inland Marine Expo (IMX) May 29-31 in Nashville, TN. Make sure to connect with Scott Cheek and Jeff Magusin while they're in town!

Twin Disc has taken its field-proven marine transmissions and created the MGE Series of gearboxes. This design provides power from the motor immediately in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.

The last few years of emissions restrictions on diesel engines have brought with them issues that the effect other components within the drivetrain. A common occurrence we’ve seen is the latest tiers of industrial diesel engines, Tier 4 and Tier 4F, is that the tier upgrades that produce lower emissions and more power in a smaller package results in increased torsional vibration.

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A common request we see when working on gearbox and hydraulic pump drive projects is that customers want the ability to connect their gearbox/pump drive with a tractor PTO shaft. The issue is that many manufacturers of pump drives & gearboxes do not offer this as an option, or if they do, it has ridiculously long lead times and a very high price.

Tired of waiting for "24/7 support" that vanishes after business hours? We're different. Your mission-critical equipment deserves the best, and that means consistent, expert help whenever you need it. Unlike others, we don't turns off our expert service on the weekends. Our highly-trained team is here for you 24/7/365, ready to tackle any issue that arises. We keep your business running smoothly, around the clock.