I have a number of older implements with PTO that requires a pin hole in the PTO shaft on the tractor side. I recently upgraded to a new tractor that does not have the pin hole in the PTO shaft. What are my best options? Drill a hole in the PTO, or install new shaft ends on the implements, or are there any other options, such as brackets/collars with pins, etc?
Connecting old pin type PTO implements to a new tractor
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RoyJackson
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idaho04 said:
How does the shaft mount to the implement?
Off hand, I'd replace the implement PTO shaft, but I'm not sure if the new shaft would work with the implement.
If I was going to modify anything...it would be the implements to accomodate newer type PTO shafts. I would not modify the tractor in any way.
BarryinMN
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Stop in your local Fleet Farm or Tractor supply & pick up a PTO extender or slip clutch. Both will have a hole drilled thru.
Make sure your implement shaft will work freely with the 4-6" longer stub from the tractor.
Make sure your implement shaft will work freely with the 4-6" longer stub from the tractor.
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A slip clutch will be huge.. and the pto extender will need that same non-existant hole that is not present in his tractor pto stub.
A quick release ORC will work though.. and is shorter and lighter than a slip clutch.. not to mention less than 1/3 or 1/2 the price.... it has both the pin hole, and a thumb button .. etc.
Just make sure the extra length on the pto shaft doesn't make it bottom out and damage soemthing .. ( IE.. you may need to trim the pto shaft .. )
Only other option I see is changing the yoke end onthe pto shaft if you can find a newer QD one that will match up tot he U-joint.. Or.. as was mentioned.. drill your tractor pto stub.
I'd think the first option I mentioned would be the cheapest / easiest / less mods to the tractor itself.. etc..
Soundguy
A quick release ORC will work though.. and is shorter and lighter than a slip clutch.. not to mention less than 1/3 or 1/2 the price.... it has both the pin hole, and a thumb button .. etc.
Just make sure the extra length on the pto shaft doesn't make it bottom out and damage soemthing .. ( IE.. you may need to trim the pto shaft .. )
Only other option I see is changing the yoke end onthe pto shaft if you can find a newer QD one that will match up tot he U-joint.. Or.. as was mentioned.. drill your tractor pto stub.
I'd think the first option I mentioned would be the cheapest / easiest / less mods to the tractor itself.. etc..
Soundguy
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Whoops wrong word..
Over running clutch not slip clutch. Me bad.
Soundguy is also right on the extender female end needs the drilled hole & a pin to stay on. There is a hole on the male end.
I'm going to take the afternoon off & go mow, stay out of trouble.
Over running clutch not slip clutch. Me bad.
Soundguy is also right on the extender female end needs the drilled hole & a pin to stay on. There is a hole on the male end.
I'm going to take the afternoon off & go mow, stay out of trouble.