Power for Your Biggest Tools
Viatec WorkForceTM powers every tool in your fleet, delivering bulletproof diesel-equivalent power for demanding work and a clean & quiet worksite — all with a 2.5 year payback.
The Right Power
for the Right Tool
Gentlemen,
Save Your Engines.
20% less fleet wear, because emissions rules aren’t getting any easier
Idling is the enemy of diesel engines. EGR runs harder in unloaded conditions, spewing soot throughout your engine and clogging expensive DPF systems. The name of the game is getting more life from your fleet, and Viatec WorkForce is built to do just that.
The Most-Trusted Name in Work Fleet Electrification
Out of Sight, Not Power
- Boost up to 6 EV's at once
- Rapid Deployment anywhere
- Overnight recharge
- 10 year life
Plenty of Power for the Hungriest Tools in Your Shed
- 12kW Quiet power for demanding tools
- 1:1 swap for 12kVA ICE genset
- True sine wave output 120v/240v
Cool Your Cab While You Fly Your Bucket
- While You Fly Your Bucket
- All Day 48VDC for Cab HVAC
- Clean power for light hydraulics and tools
- Standalone or in-cabinet
Bulletproof ePTO for Tools up to 80 Feet
- One-Day Install, All-Day Hydraulics
- Diesel-equivalent feel and performance
- Operator-Controlled quick switch to Diesel
Remote Trouble-shooting for Less Downtime
Features
Reports
Welcome to a
Clean & Quiet Worksite
HOURS LESS IDLING
LESS CO2
GALLONS LESS DIESEL
Big Power, Small Package
We use the most energy-dense lithium ion systems in the world — the revolutionary Zero Motorcycle Powertrain. You get the most diesel-equivalent work, for the most-demanding tools, in the smallest-possible form factor.
With You at Every Step
The Viatec Difference
Automotive-Grade Solutions
Scalable Design
Realtime Analytics
Field-Proven E2E Management
Frequently asked questions
What is an electric power take-off (ePTO)?
An electric power take-off (ePTO) is a battery-powered system that runs auxiliary truck equipment, like bucket lifts, cranes, and digger derricks, with the diesel engine fully off. Where a traditional PTO requires the truck's engine to idle for the entire duration of the work, an ePTO operates the equipment silently from an onboard battery, eliminating fuel use, engine wear, and worksite idling.
What is Viatec SmartPTO?
SmartPTO is Viatec's electric power take-off system, designed for utility, telecom, municipal, and vegetation management fleets running bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other hydraulic work trucks. It is a parallel ePTO that installs alongside the existing PTO without disturbing the chassis or hydraulic system. SmartPTO is in active service with Duke Energy, the Town of Apex, and major fleets across the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
How much can SmartPTO save my fleet?
A SmartPTO-equipped bucket truck typically saves $9,000 to $16,000 per truck, per year, in fuel and maintenance costs. A single truck eliminates approximately 1,890 gallons of diesel and 42,300 pounds of CO2 annually. Payback typically lands between 24 and 36 months without incentives, and under 18 months when federal, state, and utility incentives are stacked.
Will SmartPTO work on my existing trucks?
Yes. SmartPTO is a parallel system that retrofits onto in-service utility, telecom, and municipal work trucks regardless of make, model year, or chassis manufacturer. Installation typically takes under two days. The existing hydraulic system and original PTO remain operational as a backup.
How long does the SmartPTO battery last on a single charge?
The SmartPTO battery is sized to power a full work shift, typically six to eight hours of continuous bucket lift or hydraulic operation, on a single charge. Battery options range from 14.4 kWh for standard operations to 28 kWh for high-duty-cycle applications. The battery recharges overnight on a standard 120V depot outlet.
What happens if the SmartPTO battery runs low mid-shift?
SmartPTO is a parallel system, meaning the truck's original engine-driven PTO remains fully operational as a backup. If the battery is depleted, or in any emergency situation, the operator can switch to the conventional PTO instantly with no downtime. The truck stays in service and completes the job.
Does SmartPTO require special charging infrastructure?
No. SmartPTO charges on a standard 120V depot outlet overnight. The battery recharges between shifts using existing facility power. For higher-duty-cycle operations, faster 240V charging is supported but not required. Most fleets deploy SmartPTO without installing any new electrical infrastructure.
Is SmartPTO eligible for clean fleet grants and incentives?
Yes. SmartPTO qualifies as idle reduction technology under EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants and most state clean fleet programs. Several Viatec deployments, including Duke Energy's, have been partially funded through state clean transportation grants. Combined federal, state, and utility incentives can cover 30% to 80% of project cost in many jurisdictions.
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