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The Driveline Experts

Land or Sea we keep you driving

Marine & Industrial Transmissions Ltd, (MIT Group) are prime suppliers of new units, spares and service of marine gears, power-shift transmissions, power take-offs and associated products.

30/10/2026

Matching power and torque gets you part of the way to the right PTO.

It does not explain how the equipment needs to start, how the load changes in operation, or what the driveline must withstand over time. That is why PTO configurations are not interchangeable simply because they sit in the same product category.

MIT helps OEMs assess the application before narrowing the available options:

→ Katsa PTO350XP
A clutch-drive solution built for demanding pump-drive and crushing applications. Selection should account for power and torque requirements, operating speed, driven equipment, and the available installation layout.

→ Transfluid HFO/HFR
Clutchable PTO configurations for high-speed, high-power industrial engine applications. Oil/air-actuated options can support applications requiring the PTO to be engaged or disengaged remotely during operation.

→ Transfluid PF PTO with a KRU or KSDF Fluid Coupling
A configuration to consider where driveline protection is the primary concern. A fluid coupling can help manage torsional vibration, shock loading, and overload conditions that may affect reliability.

→ Transfluid KPTO
Combines PTO functionality with a variable-fill fluid coupling, giving controlled starts on high-inertia loads while reducing the shock that comes with bringing them up to speed.

Four different responses to four different application requirements. A machine that needs remote engagement has different priorities from one that needs a soft start or increased driveline protection, even if the power figures look similar on paper.

The final selection should also consider operating speed, mounting arrangement, engagement requirements, load behaviour, and available installation space.

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Read the article here: https://mitgroup.co.uk/technical-articles/choosing-the-right-industrial-pto/

Working through a PTO specification for a machine? Speak to the MIT team: https://mitgroup.co.uk/contact-us/

29/10/2026

Grant funding is now available for eligible fishing vessel upgrades and repower projects through the MMO's Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).

With funding available now, it's a good time to explore your options and assess whether your project could be eligible for support.

Thinking about an engine upgrade, gearbox replacement, or wider repower project? We've created a dedicated page outlining the scheme, eligibility criteria, and how MIT can support your project.

Read more on our website: https://mitgroup.co.uk/marine-systems/fishing-vessel-upgrade-enquiry/

Speak to our team today: https://mitgroup.co.uk/contact-us/?utm_source=mmogrant&utm_medium=social

28/10/2026

Many PTO application discussions stall for a simple reason: the information needed to assess the installation is not yet available.

For vacuum excavators, the PTO transfers power from the vehicle engine to the equipment being driven, either directly or through a hydraulic system. MIT works with OEMs to establish the essential details early, before selecting suitable PTO options. Four areas make a difference:

→ Power & Torque
What does the driven equipment require, and at what engine speed? Peak demand matters, but so does the typical load the machine will experience in operation.

→ Available Space
Where can the PTO physically fit once the chassis, body, and associated equipment have been accounted for? On a vacuum excavator, space can quickly rule out otherwise suitable options.

→ Pump Type & Configuration
Which pumps are being driven, how many are required, and how are they arranged? A single-pump and a multi-pump arrangement require very different solutions.

→ Connection & Interface Details
How does the PTO mount, and what does it connect to at each end? This includes input housings, output pads, shaft arrangements, and drive couplings.

None of these details need to be part of a finished specification. Rough figures and a layout drawing are often enough to narrow the options down to a shortlist worth discussing properly.

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Working through auxiliary drive requirements on a machine?

Speak to the MIT team: https://mitgroup.co.uk/contact-us/

27/10/2026

Vacuum excavators show why a PTO specification cannot simply be borrowed from a similar machine.

Used around rail infrastructure and in challenging ground conditions, these machines can remove soil near buried services where conventional excavation may not be suitable. This creates a demanding auxiliary drive application: suction equipment, boom hydraulics, and ancillary systems all need power, within a chassis where installation space is limited.

MIT works with OEMs at the point where those decisions are still open:

→ The power and torque requirements of the application.

→ How the pumps are configured.

→ The available mounting interface.

→ How much space there genuinely is once everything else has been accounted for.

Only then is it possible to evaluate suitable PTO options.

Taking a specification from a machine that looks similar is where problems start, because two machines doing the same job can arrive at very different drive arrangements.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer here. The right configuration starts with understanding the complete machine.

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Developing a machine and working through its auxiliary drive requirements?

Speak to the MIT team: https://mitgroup.co.uk/contact-us/

23/10/2026

Celebrating Our People: Maria's 5th Work Anniversary

Since joining MIT in 2021 as Sustainability Manager, Maria has played an important role in strengthening our sustainability, health and safety.

Working closing with colleagues across all our sites, she supports environmental performance, wellbeing and compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Beyond her professional contribution, Maria brings enthusiasm and positivity to everything she does, making g a real difference with the teams she works with.

Working closely with colleagues across all our sites, she supports environmental performance, wellbeing and compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

22/10/2026

Planning a fishing vessel upgrade or repower project?

Grant support may be available for eligible engine and gearbox projects through the MMO’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).

While engine upgrades are often the focus, the gearbox is a critical part of the propulsion package. MIT works with vessel owners, operators, and engine dealers to assess gearbox requirements, identify suitable transmission options, and support propulsion upgrade projects.

Whether you're replacing an existing gearbox or planning a wider repower, our team can help you explore your options, assess gearbox requirements, and discuss how your project may align with available funding opportunities.

Read more information here: https://mitgroup.co.uk/marine-systems/fishing-vessel-upgrade-enquiry/

Speak to our team today: https://mitgroup.co.uk/contact-us/

21/10/2026

The engine ran perfectly. The mixer would not turn.

For a volumetric concrete mixer truck, the PTO drives the hydraulic pump systems operating the mixer and the conveyor. Without it, the vehicle still runs, but it cannot do the job it's built for.

That was the problem facing a customer when their truck arrived at MIT Queenborough workshop.

Our engineers removed the main transmission assembly and traced the fault to a ZF Power Divider. Its internal lubrication pump had suffered a failure of the PTO drive plate and shaft, resulting in damage to the pump, bearings and main housing.

The next challenge was parts availability.

The main housing and several other components were obsolete, ruling out a conventional like for like rebuild.

Rather than replacing the vehicle, MIT's Off Highway technicians developed an alternative solution.

The original ZF Power Divider and PTO were removed and replaced with a genuine Renault rear engine mounted live PTO.

The conversion involved manufacturing new drive shafts, a hydraulic pump mounting plate and protective components, alongside modification to the wiring and transmission arrangement.

The existing hydraulic pump was realigned and the complete system was reinstalled and commissioned.

Twelve days in the workshop, and the vehicle went back to work.

"The new PTO runs like a dream, direct off the engine, and demonstrates the attention, precision and quality of workmanship these talented engineers undertake."
— Annabelle Fox, Office Manager, Manor Mix Concrete

When original components become obsolete, a conventional repair may no longer be possible. But that doesn't always mean the end of a vehicle's working life.

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Read the full case study: https://mitgroup.co.uk/case-studies/pto-conversion-renault-volumetric-concrete-mixer-truck/

Dealing with a PTO failure or obsolete parts? Speak to the MIT team: https://mitgroup.co.uk/

13/10/2026

You cannot specify the right propulsion system without understanding how the vessel will actually be used.

Two of our propulsion supply projects demonstrate this.

Safehaven Marine's second T-2000 Voyager, the A.H.R.S., was built for high-speed performance and offshore capability.

For this vessel, MIT supplied the Twin Disc MGX-6620A transmissions, Twin Disc EC600 electronic controls and Arneson ASD 14 surface drives, with Rolla propellers specified through the wider Twin Disc network.

On sea trials, the vessel reached 57 knots.

Surface drives are well suited to applications where high speed efficiency and handling are the priorities.

Compare that with the requirements of a commercial pilot boat.

Goodchild Marine ordered two Twin Disc propulsion packages through MIT for pilot boat projects, serving ports in Spain and the UK.

Pilot boats operate under very different conditions. Frequent manoeuvring, demanding duty cycles and the need for dependable operation influence the propulsion selection.

The same supplier network can support both applications, but the engineering priorities are different.

The lesson is simple: propulsions should be specified around the vessel's operating requirement not just it theoretical performance.

MIT works with boat builders, naval architects and operators on specification, supply and coordination across a variety of world class brands, with aftermarket support throughout the vessel working life.

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Designing or building a vessel and reviewing propulsion options?

Speak to the MIT team: https://mitgroup.co.uk/

06/10/2026

Two MAN V12 engines. Two thousand horsepower each. A 70ft hull.

The question on a build like this is not whether there is enough power. It is what you put between the engines and the water.

Marine second T-2000 Voyager, the A.H.R.S., was built in Ireland for high-speed performance and offshore capability. The first vessel in the platform had already proven the concept. This one had considerably more power behind it, and the driveline had to handle all of it without compromising control.

Engine output only delivers its full value when it can be transferred to the water effectively and precisely. At the speeds this vessel was designed for, handling and responsiveness matter as much as output.

MIT supplied the propulsion package.

Disc MGX-6620A marine transmissions, selected for their weight-to-power ratio and the durability to match the increased engine output.

Twin Disc EC600 electronic controls provide precise and responsive control of the transmission package

Arneson ASD 14 surface drives, running Rolla propellers, complete the propulsion arrangement.

Surface drives are a key part of the specification on a vessel like this. By running the propeller partially out of the water at speed, they reduce appendage drag, supporting the top-end performance required from the vessel.

Then the vessel went to sea trials.

The A.H.R.S. reached a top speed of 57 knots.

That result is the hull, the hydrofoil support, the engines and the propulsion package working together. No single component delivers it on its own.

MIT is proud to have supported Safehaven Marine across multiple T-2000 Voyager builds. The first was fitted with MGX-5146A transmissions and EC600 controls. The second required the larger MGX-6620A package alongside the Arneson drives.

A third is in build.

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Read the full case study: [LINK]

Specifying propulsion for a new build?
Speak to the MIT team: https://mitgroup.co.uk/

05/10/2026

Gary Downes, Workshop Manager at MIT's Queenborough site, is taking on the Run 50 Miles Challenge throughout October in aid of Prostate Cancer Research.

The charity funds research into better treatment and earlier detection of prostate cancer, which remains the most common cancer in men in the UK. By their own figures, one in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime, so it is a cause that touches a great many families.

Gary has almost reached his fundraising target, with miles still to go before the end of the month.

From everyone at MIT, good luck Gary.

If you would like to support his fundraising, you can donate or find out more through Gary's fundraising page below.

https://support.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/fundraisers/garydownes

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