Does the DK 45S Have Front PTO?

[IslandTractor]

Not sure what they might use a front PTO for in Korea?

I presume these engines are used in applications other than just in tractors. Maybe the front PTO is used to run a generator or something similar. No sense in modifying the engine just to put it in a tractor but it does make you wonder why they bother advertizing the front PTO in tractor use.

 

[Donnyj]

My first loader tractor was a Ford 641 and the pump for the loader was driven from the front. Actually the loader was pretty fast to operate. The loader was actually to much for the tractor. That pump sure was strong though. I have no idea what I would use the front pto for now. A mid pto would be more useful. I don't really think I would use the mid pto either. Everything I need to use a pto for would be attached to the back.

 

[fiddleback]

I also own a Ford 850 TLB as you owned a 641. My loader works off of a rear pto pump with a power beyond back to the 12' backhoe. Kinda generic way to do this but it is functional to some extent. My PTO is "dead" (unlike your 641) so to further complicate the setup, everytime I press the clutch, all hydraulics STOPPED! OK, it sucks, thats why I bought something 60 years newer. (06' dk45s). But anyways, what I mean to point out is: They make a coupler that hooks up to the crankshaft on one end and it "shafts out" to a lovejoy coupler which in turn drives a vane pump. There is no need to have a clutch for this purpose because vane pumps operate by centrifical force, i.e. there is not much pressure built while turning the engine over, most pressure is built once the engine is running. Thats why your loader on the 641 worked so good. And finally, they didn't/dont just use them for a loader, they utilize the pressure/extra driveline for logsplitters,generators,immobile sprayers and water pumps for farming and such. Try to remember, there was a day when 3 bottom plows were very difficult to take off of the 3 pt's. Or any implement for that matter. Thats why quick d's and quick hitches have become such a Godsend for small farmers. PLEASE dont pick on PTO's that run at engine speed, my 48' CUB performs such a task....flaulessly. These machines were disigned for a task and they STILL perform these tasks even 60,70,and 80 years later.

 

[Oleozz]

Thanks Fiddleback for the explanation. The way you've written it makes sense. I guess I really expected something similar to the midmount PTO shaft that was on my JD to use with a belly mower but on the front of the tractor.

 

[depratt_equip]

The DK45s do have a front PTO. If you look at the front frame (grill guard kind of blocks it) but there is a knotch for a shaft to run to the splines on the crank. All the DK's are like this, its a straight shot with nothing in the way and no need to worry about flexing the front end. Never had anyone use the front PTO, but then again don't really use it as a selling feature either...

 

[Tractor Rep]

Actually Carraro does still offer a PTO on both ends,, and a three point lift on MANY models.
The PTO on the Front (engine end) is how ever a 1000 RPM PTO.
And the operators station can be reversed on a few models, not all. No matter what configuration you look at all are totally non conformist and non traditional. All but 4 models are excellent for steep terrain, and designed specifically for safety on slopes, ,, straight up and down or side ways when no other option is avaialble.

It is always safest to traverse slopes going straight up and down.