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Keypower KP4500 Auxiliary Propeller Get-Home Drive

Keypower KP4500 get-home drive: a hydraulically driven, clutched gearbox in the main driveline that turns the propeller using auxiliary engine power when the main engine is down or for low-speed running.

Description

The Keypower KP4500 Get-Home Drive (auxiliary prop drive) is a hydraulically driven, clutched gearbox mounted in the vessel's main driveline. It turns the propeller using auxiliary engine horsepower when the main propulsion system is shut down or disabled.

Key features

  • Provides propulsion in the event of a main driveline failure
  • Allows low-speed operation without running a large main engine at or near idle for extended periods, reducing fuel burn
  • AGMA 8 gear sets
  • Available in two sizes: KP4500 and KP6000

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