A power take-off (or PTO) is a mechanical device that “takes off” power from the engine, meaning that it allows an engine to transfer its power to another piece of equipment, usually a machine or attachment that exists separate from the engine itself (think of the blade mechanism on a snowplow or a dump truck […]
Hydraulic pumps are critical components of hydraulics systems because they turn electrical energy into fluid power to drive the system. Using the wrong pump can adversely affect the hydraulics system, as the pump cannot provide sufficient fluid pressure. An improperly sized pump will also reduce a hydraulic system’s performance and power, eventually leading to overheating. […]