ritchieb
Bronze Member
Just thought I would relate a close call to members here. By all means if your budget allows, get a PTO shield and install it. Some I have seen for as little as $30.00 and it sure could save an injury. While brush-hogging my quick release over-run clutch decided to fly apart at 2200 rpm engine speed and I guess close to 540 rpm PTO speed. Needless to say this happened while backing up a bank and my head turned looking to the rear with my head above the PTO. Had it not been for the shield I might have had metal and bearings impaled in my face and head. (shield was bent and dented) UTDA meant nil to me two years ago but I think possibly the UTDA equipment on my tractor prevented a serious injury in my case. Thanks to my dealer and to all the dealers here who are installing this equipment for us prior to purchase, glad it was on mine and also the ROPS.