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Twin Disc

US maker of marine transmissions, Arneson surface drives, Rolla propellers, Veth thrusters and joystick controls.

About Twin Disc

Twin Disc, Inc. is a US manufacturer of power transmission equipment headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin. It serves marine and industrial markets through about 250 distributor sales and service locations in 83 countries.

In marine propulsion it offers more than 100 transmission models covering about 35 to over 4,000 hp. These include the Standard MG series, QuickShift (MGX) transmissions with integrated electronic clutch control, and MGE and MGH gearboxes for full-electric, serial-hybrid and parallel-hybrid drivelines. Its own propulsion brands are Arneson Surface Drives for high-speed yachts and patrol craft, Rolla submerged and surface-piercing propellers, and Veth Propulsion. Control products include the Express Joystick System (EJS) and Express Positioning.

Twin Disc has expanded by acquisition. In 2024 it bought Katsa Oy, a Finnish gear manufacturer, and Kobelt, a Canadian maker of propulsion, steering, thruster and braking controls. Its products are used on pleasure craft, patrol and military boats, and commercial and fast commercial craft.

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Products (8)

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Arneson Surface Drive (ASD)

Surface-piercing drive

Articulating surface drives in seven sizes rated from 1,627 to 22,371 Nm input torque for high-speed craft.

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Rolla propellers

Surface-piercing propellers

Swiss-origin ROLLA submerged and surface-piercing propellers for surface drives and high-performance craft.

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QuickShift (MGX)

Marine transmission

Fast-shift transmissions with integrated clutch, valves, actuators and electronic control, up to about 3,660 hp.

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Standard MG series

Marine transmission

Standard marine transmissions in more than 100 models spanning about 35 to over 4,000 hp.

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MGE / MGH

Electric & hybrid transmissions

Transmissions for full-electric/serial hybrid (MGE) and parallel hybrid (MGH) drivelines, 425–1,163 kW.

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EJS (Express Joystick System)

Joystick maneuvering

Joystick docking and positioning for boats with conventional shafts and thrusters.

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QuickShift

Transmission control

Electronic clutch and shift control integrated with QuickShift transmissions for smooth engagement and low-speed control.