Twin Disc has announced the discontinuation of its RO PTO product family, effective January 2026.
If your equipment, build specs, or service inventory includes RO-series PTOs, now is the time to confirm model usage, plan forward service coverage, and evaluate the closest alternative.
Below is a straightforward breakdown of what’s changing, why it’s happening, and the practical steps you should take next.
Twin Disc has confirmed the RO PTO product family is discontinued, including these model numbers:
The stated effective discontinuation date is January 2026.
There is no direct, like-for-like replacement for the RO PTO at this time. The closest comparable product is the RC PTO line.
While the RC line may cover similar use cases, it may not be a drop-in swap for every RO application. Expect that some installations could require application review (mounting, torque capacity needs, driveline interface, packaging constraints, etc.).
RO PTO products will continue to be supported for 10 years following the effective discontinuation date.
Does “discontinued” mean my RO PTO is unsupported immediately?
No. Twin Disc states RO PTOs will be supported for 10 years after the discontinuation date.
Can I just replace an RO PTO with an RC PTO?
Not necessarily. Twin Disc says RC is the closest comparable product—but also notes there is no like-for-like replacement, which implies fit and application review may be needed.
Is this only regional?
No, this is a global discontinuation
