Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 33)

33 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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Introduction 
Typically, the gearbox is constructed of fine grain alloy cast iron, with a minimum ten-
sile strength of 30,000 PSI (207 N/mm
2 ). These units can withstand the full torque of
the engine in ROAD operating conditions up to 16,000 pounds-feet (21,693 N-m).
Figure 2-12: Typical Gearbox Overview
A-Series
The Hale A Series Gearbox is a 2-gear unit driven by a PTO and designed for top or
rear-mount pump applications. This gearbox has a wide range of ratios available to
allow for use on different engine, transmission and PTO combinations. (See Figure 2-
12: “Typical Gearbox Overview.”)