PTO shaft lenghtening

[MitchellB]

Here痴 the problem. My PTO shaft needs to be longer. I used a 5 King Kutter finish mower on my 8N tractor and had to shorten the PTO shaft to match my 8N with the overrun clutch adapter attached to the rear of the 8N tractor. Now I have an 861 Ford that does not need the overrun clutch and the PTO shaft is now too short.

The shaft/mower will work fine when rolling on the ground, but once I raise the mower, just before it reaches full height on my lift, the shafts separate.

I seem to have 4 options:
1. Weld a 2-3 extension on each shaft (cheapest and I like cheap)
2. Buy an overrun clutch to fit the 861 (not needed & a pain to take on and off as I like to keep the cover on the PTO when not using it.)
3. Buy a slip clutch (will lengthen shaft and give some slip protection)
4. Buy a new shaft and cut to fit (easiest, but I'll end up with an extra short shaft I do not need)

I知 leaning toward welding extensions which would only keep my shaft from separating if I raise it up too high, but when mowing should have no effect on the strength of the shaft.

I知 interested in hearing from some more experienced folks and their take on a solution.

 

[Indygunworks]

Sounds like you have already made up your mind? How confident in your welding skills are you? What would it hurt to try this method? Doesn't cost but pennies, and if it doesn't work you still have all the other options.

 

[kennyd]

Another option: Pto Adapter

 

[newbury]

I second Kenny's solution. TSC often has them also. I've got one for my M4700 after I put PECs on.

 

[Indygunworks]

Ill third it.... cheap price for how much headache you will save over welding... I didn't even know they made those.

 

[2458n]

TSC used to carry a even longer extension, but I bought two of them on clearance this summer. Picked up a foot in length. Seems to me that the u joint would be unsupported that far back. Will try to use mine on a baler pump.

 

[kennyd]

TSC used to carry a even longer extension, but I bought two of them on clearance this summer. Picked up a foot in length. Seems to me that the u joint would be unsupported that far back. Will try to use mine on a baler pump.

I wouldn't recommend putting two together! Get a new shaft if you need that much added!

 

[DT86]

I wouldn't recommend putting two together! Get a new shaft if you need that much added!

I agree.

 

[MitchellB]

Another option: Pto Adapter

I liked that PTO adapter idea. I did not know they made them either. I'd part with $20 or so. I started to get one until I went to place the order. By the time they added tax and shipping to me it came to over $35 or a 180 mile round trip for me if I wanted to save on the shipping. I suddenly began clutching my wallet a little tighter. I checked Tractor Supply online (which there is a store reasonably close to me) but they did not list one available.

 

[kebo]

I liked that PTO adapter idea. I did not know they made them either. I'd part with $20 or so. I started to get one until I went to place the order. By the time they added tax and shipping to me it came to over $35 or a 180 mile round trip for me if I wanted to save on the shipping. I suddenly began clutching my wallet a little tighter. I checked Tractor Supply online (which there is a store reasonably close to me) but they did not list one available.

TSC does carry them, or at least I bought my PTO "extension" from them. WHen I added the Pats Easy Change, it moved the attachment about 4" further away from the tractor, but the PTO extension added back about 4" so it works great.