BX24 PTO speed

[richardbro]

Yet another newbi question:

Is the PTO speed on my BX24 dependant on the trottle/RPM level?
I know the rear PTO is rated at 540rpm and the mid at somewhere around 1500-2000(?). Also, some tractors seem to have a way to vary the pto speed according to the implement... Is this the trottle?
Thanks.

 

[lp333]

... Is the PTO speed on my BX24 dependant on the trottle/RPM level?...

Yes it is.

 

[acohen100]

It's in the manual, but FYI the rear PTO hits 540 @ 3100 engine RPM.

 

[RayCo]

It still seems crazy to me that it's at 3100 RPM. When I'm toting loads around on my BX, I'm typically around 2400 RPM. While hoeing, I keep it around 2600 RPM. 2600 sounds like it's at full throttle, so I can't imagine 3100. I guess I need to get over my fears of hurting something if the engine expects to see times where it's run at 3100.

 

[richardbro]

It's in the manual, but FYI the rear PTO hits 540 @ 3100 engine RPM.

Thanks, thats precisely what I needed. I need to re-read the manual yet again...

 

[DiezNutz]

Most of the Botas with analog tachs seem to have an orange stripe where the nominal PTO rpm is reached (e.g., 2600 on mine). I am curious whether the digital tachs offer any kind of friendly reminder when you're "in the zone" ?

Btw, PTO rpm is a figure of merit...it's not like your implements suddenly stop working below 95% of it Many will work fine run at a lower rpm, if you're interested in saving a little fuel and wear and if it isn't hurting your productivity.

 

[DiezNutz]

I guess I need to get over my fears of hurting something if the engine expects to see times where it's run at 3100.

Yes, not to worry. These engines are rev-limited anyway via the throttle linkage/governor... even "full throttle" is safely below the real "redline" of the long block.

 

[Soundguy]

Wow.. 3100 rpm I bet that sounds like a helicopter taking off. My red and gray and blue tractors don't even redline that high!!

Soundguy

 

[Skyco]

Hmmph---one of my other Japanese engines that is close to the same displacement redlines at something like 10,500 RPM and 3100 is below highway cruising speed But then again it ain't a diesel......

 

[fishpick]

Wow.. 3100 rpm I bet that sounds like a helicopter taking off. My red and gray and blue tractors don't even redline that high!!

Soundguy

It's just these little guys that run so fast... Bigger Orange jobbies are just like your blue and red ones...