Electric PTO for Dairy Tankers

Cleaner milk collection. Lower costs. Less idling.

Milk tankers traditionally need to idle their engines while pumping milk in and out but all that idling comes at a cost. It burns fuel, racks up unnecessary engine hours, and produces avoidable carbon emissions.

The Newspec Electric PTO is purpose-built for the dairy industry, allowing tankers to pump milk using electric power instead of diesel. That means no idling during collection, reduced fuel costs and a quieter, more sustainable operation on-farm.

Perfect for operators focused on cutting emissions, improving efficiency, and supporting a more sustainable dairy supply chain.

Proven savings with the Electric PTO

Independent analysis by DETA, backed by telematics data, highlights the impact of switching to electric PTOs across a 16-truck dairy fleet (2023):

  • 25% of total engine hours were spent idling

  • 73% reduction in idle time after electric PTO installation

  • Idle time decreased from 20% to just 6%

  • ~650 engine hours saved per truck each year

  • ~3,900 litres of diesel saved annually

  • Reduction in operating costs

  • ~11 tonnes of CO₂ emissions prevented per truck, per year

Industrial machinery with several mechanical components, including red cables, filters, and metal housing, arranged on the floor in a workshop setting.

  • The Newspec electric PTO is a purpose-built solution for milk tankers, offering reliable electric power for pumping operations without the need to idle the truck engine. It’s an investment that pays off in fuel savings, reduced wear and tear, and environmental gains.

    • Output: 10KW electric power

    • Idle time reduction: Up to 73%

    • Fuel savings: ~3,900L per truck annually

    • CO₂ reduction: ~11 tonnes per truck

    • Installation: Minimal disruption to operations

    • Maintenance: Low-maintenance, long-lasting design

  • We make installation simple. Our team has worked with leading operators like Hilton Haulage and Newlands Group Ltd to retrofit electric PTOs across working fleets. With efficient processes and expert support, you’ll be up and running with minimal downtime.