Technical Paper
The Constant Speed Power Take Off (CS-PTO)
2004-08-23
2004-40-0028
This paper presents a novel Power Take Off system, using a Continuously Variable Transmission for power levels up to 45 kW. The system, intended for driving auxiliary equipment on distribution trucks, is developed in order to comply with new restrictions concerning exterior noise, fuel consumption and emissions as well as to improve the performance of the driven equipment.
