Freds
Veteran Member
I ordered a PTO generator yesterday. I did not order the PTO shaft, or tumbling bar thay called it, because I figured I could find one for less than $245. Here's the generator if anyone is interested. Voltmaster PTO15/12 PTO Generator - PTO15/12 - 12 kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator (540 RPM)
The local TSC apparently doesn't have any PTO shafts with the quick disconnect on both ends, so I went to Northern Tool's site and am looking at two shafts, one for 100 bucks and one for 270. The $270 shaft was featured on their generator's page and does say it is for a PTO generator, but I don't see why the cheaper shaft won't work. The cheaper shaft is rated to 35 hp and I've got 29 at the PTO. And the length will work, too. It is not the light duty fertilizer shaft, as you can see. NT's tech support was of no help. And so I come to you
Here's the two shafts.
NorthStar Waltersheid PTO Generator Driveline 60 HP | PTO Generators | Northern Tool + Equipment
Braber Equipment General-Purpose PTO Shaft Assembly 40in. Collapsed Length, Model# 69.888.004 | Tractor Accessories | Northern Tool + Equipment
What do you think? What do others here use that have generator's and tractors in my class? Is there a definitive difference in that much of a price difference for my intended use?
The local TSC apparently doesn't have any PTO shafts with the quick disconnect on both ends, so I went to Northern Tool's site and am looking at two shafts, one for 100 bucks and one for 270. The $270 shaft was featured on their generator's page and does say it is for a PTO generator, but I don't see why the cheaper shaft won't work. The cheaper shaft is rated to 35 hp and I've got 29 at the PTO. And the length will work, too. It is not the light duty fertilizer shaft, as you can see. NT's tech support was of no help. And so I come to you
Here's the two shafts.
NorthStar Waltersheid PTO Generator Driveline 60 HP | PTO Generators | Northern Tool + Equipment
Braber Equipment General-Purpose PTO Shaft Assembly 40in. Collapsed Length, Model# 69.888.004 | Tractor Accessories | Northern Tool + Equipment
What do you think? What do others here use that have generator's and tractors in my class? Is there a definitive difference in that much of a price difference for my intended use?