Caterpillar Inc.

Turner Powertrain Systems Limited

Alan J Griffiths

Steven A Daniel

Alan R Coutant

Jeffrey F Birkel

Liam W Keane

A gearbox having at least two gears is disclosed. The gearbox includes a shift selector, a first gearshaft, a second gearshaft selectively engagable with the first gearshaft via the at least two gears, and a first clutch mechanism located on the second gearshaft. The first clutch mechanism is configured to selectively engage the second gearshaft with the first gearshaft. The first clutch mechanism includes a clutch plate attached to first gear on the second gearshaft, and a pressure plate attached to the second gearshaft. The clutch plate and pressure plate are configured to selectively engage one another so that the second gearshaft engages the first gearshaft.

Gearbox with synchronizing clutch

A power train arrangement having a prime mover and a transmission coupled to the prime mover for driving a cooling system with the prime mover through the transmission. The transmission is positioned intermediate to the prime mover and the cooling system in a manner to optimize the mechanical and functional operation of the work machine.

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Alan J Griffiths