What to do with a short PTO

[TsY7]

New property came with a Kubota LX and a few attachments that have the PTO shaft already connected.

Unfortunately the mower attachment did not. It's a Woods Heritage RD72. I found a PTO shaft elsewhere on the property that is too short. Any suggestions from people who know a lot more than I do?

 

[Chewwy]

Try Messicks. The have parts for Woods equipment.

 

[sea2summit]

Any local tractor supply or similar should have PTO shafts. Measure what you think you need and make sure you get at least that length (give or take flex as the mower moves along the ground), you can cut them easy but you'll have a hell of a time trying to make it longer

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

And if you cut the new one off, those pieces can be welded onto the short one too. I don't want to hear any naysayers. I've extended several shafts.

 

[TsY7]

Thank you for the replies. So the best solution is to start with a new PTO attachment?

I've read about things like PTO link, ideally I would like to use what was left here and question why the owner left this PTO if it wasn't for the mower. If I get something like the PTO Link I guess there's no guarantee it will solve the problem?

Would a new PTO shaft be less expensive than finding some sort of way to extend it. I see that the PTO Link is a few hundred dollars.

 

[paulsharvey]

Check out ASC, Agri Supply Company, they ship fast, the stuff is really well priced. Yeah it's about 1/3rd Chinese, 1/3rd indian, and 1/3rd Italian, but a PTO shaft isn't rocket science; even Italy can make one work.

 

[paulsharvey]

Thank you for the replies. So the best solution is to start with a new PTO attachment?

I've read about things like PTO link, ideally I would like to use what was left here and question why the owner left this PTO if it wasn't for the mower. If I get something like the PTO Link I guess there's no guarantee it will solve the problem?

Would a new PTO shaft be less expensive than finding some sort of way to extend it. I see that the PTO Link is a few hundred dollars.

Yes, best bet is just get the one you need.

Edit: you mentioned other shafts with other impliments; are none of the other shafts the right size/set up. Yeah, you can buy a shaft for each implement, but its 5 seconds to swap them.

 

[sea2summit]

Thank you for the replies. So the best solution is to start with a new PTO attachment?

I've read about things like PTO link, ideally I would like to use what was left here and question why the owner left this PTO if it wasn't for the mower. If I get something like the PTO Link I guess there's no guarantee it will solve the problem?

Would a new PTO shaft be less expensive than finding some sort of way to extend it. I see that the PTO Link is a few hundred dollars.

PTO Link? I'm not sure what you're referencing.

So are you saying there's a portion of the PTO shaft already on the mower? If so you can also sometimes source the other half but I would take the half you have with you to the store to ensure compatibility.

 

[LouNY]

There is no reason to get a new PTO attachment (shaft) unless you want to.
There are dozens of suppliers that stock and sell the different tubes used in PTO shafts.

Bare Co USA - Home
These people also sell complete shafts of several different configurations and HP rateings.
Also most Ag dealer carry some pto shafting parts and pieces as well as complete shafts.

 

[TsY7]

PTO Link? I'm not sure what you're referencing.

So are you saying there's a portion of the PTO shaft already on the mower? If so you can also sometimes source the other half but I would take the half you have with you to the store to ensure compatibility.

I think this is what I read, it can add some length but I have no idea. They're also expensive: PTO Link™ Compact System - ORDER NOW! Archives - PTO Link

Yes, best bet is just get the one you need.

Edit: you mentioned other shafts with other impliments; are none of the other shafts the right size/set up. Yeah, you can buy a shaft for each implement, but its 5 seconds to swap them.

The other shafts appear to be in good working order on the implements they're connected to, but are not the proper length for the mower. The mower didn't have one attached, it's just one I found in the garage.

 

[sea2summit]

I think this is what I read, it can add some length but I have no idea. They're also expensive https://tractorptolink.com/product-category/compact/

I don't see much use for those things, especially for a CAT 0/1 implement and doubley so for $600. That solves a problem that doesn't exist and I'm not sure how you think it would help yours as I don't think it adds any significant length to a shaft.

 

[TsY7]

Any possibility the owner could have had a slip clutch on this PTO shaft, would that explain the length?

 

[3gunr]

They make extensions for your pto shaft . They will add about 6 inches , How short is the shaft you have,

 

[Southernspeed]

Any possibility the owner could have had a slip clutch on this PTO shaft, would that explain the length?

He may have had a over ride shaft on there if he had an old tractor https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...adapter-male-spline-1-3-8-in-x-6?cm_vc=-10005

 

[Beeenvenue]

He may have had a over ride shaft on there if he had an old tractor https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...adapter-male-spline-1-3-8-in-x-6?cm_vc=-10005

I bought one because my (auction) flail mower shaft was too short by 3”. Worked perfectly AND I got an overrunning clutch out of it.

 

[Williy]

TSC has a bunch of PTO shafts

willy

 

[paulsharvey]

TSC shafts are grossly over priced compared to online.

 

[Yander]

I agree with PaulHarvey, the TSC is over priced. I bought a complete shaft from Vevor with a slip clutch for $140. Not sure of the quality but looked as solid as what TSC has. Rural king is a little less expensive than TSC if you have one of those.

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That PTO link system is just to make it easier to connect your shaft to the PTO.

While some of the options mentioned above may work, you seem like your pretty new to the PTO shaft world. I would just buy the complete shaft, watch some youtube videos on how to measure and cut and be done with it.

 

[dkmc]

Incidentally TSC prices have gone crazy as of late. Rusoleum spray paint....$14 a can.
Same exact can at Lowes....$8.50. The local ones have shrunk the tractor parts sections and shelves have more & more bare spots & higher & higher prices, kinda like Central Tractor did before they closed down. I wonder if it's time for another re-set....Central Tractor > Farm & Family > TSC.....close it, rename it, open back up and start fresh? I miss back in the day when Central Tractor had the big book of new & used tractor parts. Got a used bull gear for my IH330 around 1991, pretty reasonable price. Shipped right to the local store.

 

[Yander]

I agree TSC's prices are too high compared to our other farm supply store, Rural King. I like TSC but find myself buying less and less there due to price.

Remember the old Quality Farm & Fleet? Anyone remember those from your area?