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Welcome to our Resources section, where you’ll find easy-to-understand guides on power take-offs (PTOs), pump drives, industrial transmissions, and more. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your knowledge, these articles break down how these systems work, where they’re used, and why they matter.

PTOs

Power take-offs (PTOs) serve as essential components in industrial and off-highway applications where a disconnect from the power source is required.
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  • What is a Power Take-Off (PTO)?

    Power take-offs (PTOs) serve as essential components in industrial and off-highway applications where a disconnect from the power source is required.
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  • Power Take Off Applications & Industries

    PTOs are vital components in a diverse range of demanding industries, powered by reliable products from reputable manufacturers.
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  • Power Take-Off Components

    Understanding the essential components of power take-offs (PTOs) is crucial for proper selection, installation, and maintenance.
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  • How Does a Power Take-Off Work?

    A power take-off functions as a controllable clutch mechanism that transfers rotational energy from a power source (typically a diesel engine) to driven equipment.
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  • Types of Power Take-Off (PTO)

    In addition to the endless sizes, there is a variety of power take-off (PTO) types on the market and we are here to help.
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Hydraulic Pump Drives

A hydraulic pump drive transfers power from a diesel engine or electric motor to one or more hydraulic pumps. Learn what it does, its other names, and where it's used.
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  • What is a Hydraulic Pump Drive?

    A hydraulic pump drive transfers power from a diesel engine or electric motor to one or more hydraulic pumps. Learn what it does, its other names, and where it's used.
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  • How Does a Hydraulic Pump Drive Work?

    Learn how a hydraulic pump drive takes power from an engine or electric motor and distributes it through a gear train to hydraulic pumps at the right speed.
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  • Types of Hydraulic Pump Drives

    Compare the main types of hydraulic pump drives by pad count, input connection, and output option, from simple pump mounts to clutch-equipped and custom high-horsepower designs.
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  • Hydraulic Pump Drive Applications and Industries

    From drill rigs to potato harvesters, hydraulic pump drives power the auxiliary functions of many off-highway machines. See where they're used and how each application shapes selection.
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Heavy-Duty Transmissions

A practical guide to heavy-duty off-highway transmissions: what they do, how they differ from on-highway gearboxes, the main types, and what affects their service life.
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  • Heavy-Duty Off-Highway Transmission Guide

    A practical guide to heavy-duty off-highway transmissions: what they do, how they differ from on-highway gearboxes, the main types, and what affects their service life.
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  • Industrial Transmission Components: What's Inside a Powershift Transmission

    Get to know the key components inside an off-highway powershift transmission, from the torque converter and clutch packs to control valves, pumps, filters, and coolers.
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  • Types of Heavy-Duty Transmissions

    Compare the main types of heavy-duty transmissions used in off-highway and industrial equipment, including manual, powershift, automatic, hydrostatic, and hydromechanical designs.
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  • Industrial Reduction Gearboxes: Selection and Application Support

    Learn how industrial reduction gearboxes trade speed for torque, where they’re used, the main gearbox types available, and the key factors to weigh when selecting one.
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