No PTO and won't move

[Tripletdaddy]

Hi,
My NH TC45D was working fine doing several hours of bush hogging over several days. I had stopped the pto and let the hydrostatic transmission "hold" me on a downhill and then tried to gradually re-engage the pto at a low rpm as I always do as the engagement is rough with the blades banging around. The pto started to spin but never got up to full speed and lust stopped. The hydrostatic transmission was also affected so the tractor no longer has power to its wheels. I can not hear the whine of the hydro pump like I used to. There never was a loud or dull noise you'd think you would hear. You can still operate the 3 point lift and the FEL and you can hear hydraulic power to the PTO clutch when moving the PTO lever to engage it. I have verified that the hydraulic fluid level is completely full with the tractor level. I think I know what happened but don't want to jump to the worst conclusion before you folks.

So, what may be wrong? How do I test, inspect, etc. for those things? How do I fix it? Is it something that I can do myself or are the tools necessary specialized? I do plan on getting a repair manual.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BethelHntr]

First thing that comes to mind is make sure your transmission range selector (high-medium-low) is in gear and not in neutral, I have done this in the past when I have to many things going at the same time.

 

[Sally2002]

same probem with my 2002 new holland tc45d . will not move forward or backard and no pto ,like its locked in neutal . what was the problem ? the fix

 

[RickB]

My guess is the torque limiting damper has failed. The power flow to the transmission and PTO has been interrupted.
Official New Holland Online Parts Store and Online Parts Catalog for New Holland and Ford Tractors.
The fix is a split at the clutch housing.

 

[jaxs]

Before going any farther,check the operator's manual. I recall the thousand series Fords with SOS had a small lever(I believe beneath rr corner of seat)that disengaged final drive for towing tractor.