GXU gearboxes are designed for vessels where the size of the engine room is limited. The gearbox can be delivered with different center distances for best possible arrangement in the engine room.

The gearbox is engineered with a solid design for high reliability in operation. PTO’s for hydraulic pumps or shaft generator can be delivered.

The gearboxes are manufactured with following main components:
Cast steel gearbox housing
Input shaft arranged for flexible coupling
Hydraulic operated multi-plate clutch for secure and soft engagement
Gearwheels with hardened and ground helical teeth for silent operating
Hydraulic built in servo unit for secure propeller pitch setting
Output shaft with flange arrangement for propeller shaft coupling
All bearings of roller type with a low friction losses and long lifetime
Spherical roller thrust bearing with a low friction losses and long lifetime

All parts are made of the most suitable material qualities.