PTOs convert engine power into a hydraulic force for operating equipment on your Renault lorry. Choosing compatible Renault PTOs requires understanding gearbox specifications to ensure reliable performance in tipping, loading, walking floors, and waste handling.
Here’s a guide:
Understanding Renault gearbox compatibility
Renault trucks use different transmission types requiring matching PTO configurations. For instance, Premium and T-Range models fitted with ZF transmissions have unique mounting types based on the gearbox series.
Midlum vehicles with ZF 6S series gearboxes accept direct-mount PTOs without additional drive shafts. Your gearbox identification plate on the right-side casing offers model information for determining compatible mounting points.
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DXI models with automated transmissions require clutch-type variants with built-in management systems. Standard PTO designs limit function while trucks idle, whereas clutch-controlled options allow operation while stationary or during slow manoeuvres.
Premium model PTO configurations
Premium trucks with manual ZF transmissions accept rear-mounted 479.5 Nm PTO units. These models commonly run ZF 6S 700, ZF 6S 800, or ZF 9S series gearboxes, necessitating mounting gaskets matched to transmission housing specifications.
Standard 1:1 ratio PTOs handle routine tipping operations without mechanical strain. You benefit from direct power transfer without additional gearing, maintaining optimal efficiency during everyday jobs while minimising heat generation.
Euro 5 and 6 Premium DXI trucks with I-Shift transmissions need rear-mounted 245 Nm PTOs. Your AT2412C, AT2612D, and ATO2612E transmissions require pneumatic control systems engaging power via dedicated gear systems integrated with vehicle electronics.
T-Range requirements
Modern T-Range vehicles feature I-shift transmissions needing suitable PTO configurations. Models with AT2412D up to AT2812E gearboxes require standard or twin-wheel variants based on hydraulic demands.
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Twin-wheel PTOs generate enhanced 260 Nm torque output via 1:1.2 ratio configurations. Heavy cycling operations, like walking floors, benefit from the increased torque capacity delivered by dual-gear designs without transmission strain.
Confirmation switches display dashboard indications when PTOs engage, preventing drive-away damage. Vehicle management systems enable automated control based on operational parameters, including speed restrictions and transmission protection.
Midlum and older model considerations
Midlum trucks fitted with Eaton transmissions require tailored connections. Models with FS/FSO 4106 and 5206 gearboxes accept twin-wheel 260 Nm units, which deliver power transmission for medium-duty applications.
Older Premium models running Eaton 6109, 8209, and 8309 transmissions need matched PTO variants. Attachment points and driveshaft configurations differ from newer models, requiring proper identification before ordering or installing.
Pump compatibility for Renault PTOs
Eaton transmission PTOs connect with 3-bolt UNI mounting pumps. Performance requirements determine appropriate pump selection, with gear pumps handling moderate demands while piston variants support intensive operations.
Smaller Renault models with ZF 6S gearboxes work effectively with direct-mount PTOs. Compact pump arrangements suit space-limited chassis configurations while maintaining adequate flow rates for typical light commercial applications.
Contact our sales team
We advise on choosing PTO configurations for your Renault truck. Our stock includes options for all Renault models, from Midlum through Premium and T-Range applications.
Call 01262 601600 for assistance with compatibility questions and ordering information.
Further reading: Combination tipping and walking floor wet kits
