Hale’s LKA/XKA split shaft PTO gearbox is a practical, cost-effective alternative to using dedicated engines to power pumps, generators, air compressors, and other auxiliary equipment. It is also the heavy-duty alternative to general purpose power takeoffs that are not built for high speed and high torque characteristics of fire truck and emergency vehicle applications. Installed in a midship position between the two halves of a split driveshaft, the LKA/XKA uses a sliding gear to shift power between the vehicle’s wheels and its own output shaft.