MK8 Manual Shifter | Kongsberg

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Overview

The MK8 System is composed of three main components. There is a master unit with a gear lever in the cab, gear shifter cable(s), and a translator assembly to suit the gearbox.

The MK8 remote manual shifter (RMS) provides an extremely effective solution for controlling manual gearboxes in cab-over-engine trucks, rear engine buses and a variety of mid-engine vehicles. In fact, the unit is applicable in almost any situation where the gear box is remote from the driver. Based on one cable each for shift and select functions, this unit has the added advantage of having adjustable travel stops on the select mode that assist in selecting the extreme rails on long cable applications. Gear levers are optional, allowing customers to select their own preferred standard.

Features

  • Performance – The unit provides positive, reliable gearshifts under all conditions. By design, the potential for gear jump-out due to cab movement is eliminated.
  • Flexibility – The MK8 master unit has few restraints on mounting positions and a low mounting profile, providing more options for cab design.
  • Reduced maintenance – the shifter is a totally sealed system with no re-lubrication requirements.

Common applications:

Agricultural MachineryConstruction MachineryGear SelectionIndustrial MachineryVehicles

209270 – Master Unit (hand lever)

231800 – Master Unit with Ball Joint Studs

209325 – Standard Shift Cable

209349 – Standard Select Cable

Design & customisation options

We offer a wide range of configurable options to match your exact setup:

  • Stroke length
  • End fittings and mounting options
  • Materials and cable diameter
  • Overall length manufactured to customer requirement.
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Prototyping & engineering support

We work with you from concept to completion, helping you replace legacy parts or develop custom systems.

Our engineers provide CAD-based configuration, prototyping, and testing to ensure your cable works perfectly the first time. We also offer push-and-pull testing as standard, with lifecycle testing available on request. For urgent projects, same-day or next-day turnaround can be arranged to keep your production schedules moving.

Services available:

CAD design, prototyping, push-and-pull testing, lifecycle testing (on request), plus same-day and next-day turnaround to support urgent marine, industrial, or specialist engineering projects.

Services available:

CAD design,
Prototyping,
Push-and-pull testing,
Lifecycle testing (on request),
Same-day and next-day turnaround to support urgent marine, industrial, or specialist engineering projects.

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Industry Applications

Agriculture & Forestry
Construction & Heavy Machinery
Emergency & Defence
Transport & Commercial Vehicles
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