B3200HSD Custom Mid-PTO Cover Install

[Birdman1970]

New owner here and I've been browsing the forums getting all kinds of good ideas and insights into my Kubota tractor. Great forum!

Thought I'd share one of the 1st custom items I added to my tractor. I, as others, found it surprising that the mid-PTO did not come with a cover, even though it is more exposed to potential damage than the rear PTO that does come with a cover.

I went to my local Home Depot and Lowes stores and picked up a couple items (less than $5 total cost) and created my own mid-PTO cover.

Here were the items I purchased:

* 1" x 2' poly pipe from Home Depot
* 3/4" x 1/2" PVC flush threaded bushing (Mueller Industries, INC....B&K 438-101HC)
* 1/2" PVC threaded plug (Mueller Industries, INC.. 450-005HC)
* PVC Cement glue


Instructions:
1) Cut the 1" poly pipe to a 2.5" length
2) Thread the PVC plug into the PVC flush threaded bushing
3) Glue the PVC plug/bushing combo into one end of the 2.5" poly pipe
4) Once dry, pack cover with some grease and slide onto mid PTO

Pictures:

 

[dennisgw]

I just used some foam pipe insulation that I had around after insulating water pipes. One size for rear and smaller for the mid. Pennies, so if I lose I am not concerned. Adding a piece of tape over the seam is useful.

 

[Birdman1970]

Dennis, that is a very clever idea as well.....in fact, if I ever lose this device, I may use your suggestion as a replacement