About Us - Ontario Drive and Gear


The Company
Founded in 1962, Ontario Drive & Gear Limited operates from a 105,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in New Hamburg, Ontario. ODG has established the ARGO as a world leader in amphibious vehicles and its industrial division has built a solid reputation for the design and manufacture of quality gears and transmissions, as well as the distribution of KTR Power Transmission Couplings. To satisfy the growing demand for its products and innovative developments, ODG has aligned its business strength in two divisions: the Vehicles Division and the Gear Division.

ODG is proud of its people, the basis of the company's success story. Numerous performance awards from industrial customers are testimonials to ODG's commitment to customer satisfaction and quality.

ARGO
The amphibious, all terrain ARGO is sold worldwide and has proven its capabilities as a reliable off-road vehicle in some of the world’s most remote regions. The 6x6 or 8x8 ARGO models seat up to six passengers, making it possible to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. Other applications include hunting, fishing and bush trekking through mud, across water and over snow. More and more commercial users in the utility, natural resource and public sectors rely on the ARGO in the toughest off-road conditions, all year round.ODG has developed a wide range of options offering greater comfort, protection and convenience. The all season ARGO is marketed through a growing network of stocking distributors and dealers worldwide.

Power Transmissions
ODG’s commitment to high quality industrial products is backed by the latest gear manufacturing technology and a team of professionals dedicated to excellence in customer satisfaction. The Gear Division operates in a state-of-the-art environment designing and producing small to medium volume gears and transmissions to our customers' specifications. ODG’s capabilities include the latest in CNC gear cutting, CNC machining, gear shaving, broaching and key-seating. In addition, ODG is the Canadian representative for KTR power transmission couplings. KTR is a world leader in the development, engineering and manufacture of power transmission couplings. ODG carries an extensive stock of KTR couplings and is able to offer complete engineering solutions and support to OEMs, and maintenance personnel for their coupling requirements.


Centaur
As a leader in both amphibious vehicles and power transmission technology, ODG proudly introduces a new dimension in the evolution of the amphibious all-terrain vehicle. The innovative CENTAUR is designed to meet the demands of the commercial off-road vehicle market, transporting people and equipment through challenging terrain inaccessible to other traditional all-terrain vehicles. The new CENTAUR features include conventional, automotive style driver controls, efficient CVT - Centaurmatic drive system and 1500lb carrying capacity. The vehicle's rear cargo area can be readily adapted to suit customer requirements. The amphibious Centaur has established itself with utility companies for fiber optic cable installation and in the management of natural resources. Other markets include the public sector, defense, resort lodges & outfitting, and agriculture & forestry.