Committed to Quality Since 1946
Orscheln Products is the leading global supplier of motion control systems. Our products keep your vehicles running smoothly.
We design and build a range of mechanical shifters for many kinds of vehicles. Mechanical shifters typically connect to mechanical control cables in automatic transmission systems.
We also make electronic shift systems for applicable vehicles. Reach out to our team if you’re interested in working together and we’ll design custom shifters for your needs.
Medium-Duty Vehicles
Whether you need shifters or are looking for complete assemblies, Orscheln Products is ready to supply you with components for your medium-duty trucks.
Buses
If you are an OEM in need of mechanical shift controls for your school buses, tour buses, or other public transportation vehicles, let us know. We’ll create a tailored solution for you.
Delivery Trucks
Mechanical shift control systems are a common sight in commercial vehicles like delivery trucks, flatbed trucks, and box trucks because of their dependability and robust designs.
Work Trucks
Orscheln mechanical shifters can be custom-designed to fit in almost any work truck. You can even configure your shifters with lights, custom mounting options, and additional switches.
Agriculture
In many vehicles that are exposed to harsh conditions or extensive operating hours, mechanical control shifters are often the best option for reliability.
Construction
Most kinds of construction vehicles, like cranes, bulldozers, and excavators, use custom mechanical shifters designed to withstand the most rugged environments.
Utility
Though we often work on larger industrial vehicles, Orscheln also designs shifters for smaller control systems as well, like utility terrain vehicles (UTVs).
Recreational
You can custom order our mechanical shifters and prefabricated assemblies based on the specifications for any all-terrain vehicle (ATV), golf car, or other recreational vehicle.
Material Handling
Manufacturers of pallet trucks, forklifts and material-handling vehicles use Orscheln Products because of our trusted reputation for quality and commitment to customer service.
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Orscheln Products is an ITAR-certified partner for US military contractors worldwide. We provide durable mechanical shifters for a variety of wheeled armored vehicles.
Light Utility
Our shift systems help keep military light utility vehicles on the road as well. Jeeps, humvees, and other military equipment all benefit from Orscheln Products.
Ground Support
Military ground support vehicles use Orscheln for their mechanical shifters. We use our most reliable equipment for all of our US military partners worldwide.
Defense Aftermarket
Orscheln can even help refresh or prolong the lifespan of military equipment after its intended operational lifespan has ended. The defense aftermarket relies on us for a range of components and equipment.
BEV
Orscheln has expanded into the electric vehicle industry with shifters for battery-operated electric vehicles in a wide array of industries.
PHEV
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can also use mechanical shift systems, and Orscheln can provide you with specialized solutions to match any of your capabilities.
FCEV
Choosing a shift control system for your fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV)? Reach out to our team and we’ll create the perfect system to match your vehicle requirements.

