Tiller No response from King Kutter

[TN Flatlander]

Since King Kutter will not answer inquires, can anyone suggest what Series PTO shaft is standard on King Kutter's 5" tiller? The tractor end of my PTO slid off while it was being transported on a trailer. KK wants $343.00 for a complete PTO and I want to buy yokes, cross bearings and tube to make a new one of what is needed.

 

[dirt ditch]

Things may have changed but 7 years ago It was cheaper for me to buy a complete PTO shaft from this ebay seller than it was to buy replacement parts for my bush hog.

http://www.ebay.com - NEW REPLACEMENT SLIP CLUTCH PTO SHAFT FOR ROTOTILLERS KING KUTTER, LANDPRIDE

 

[Baby Grand]

I use a series 4 with a carefully adjusted slip clutch.

Since it's just the tractor end that went walkabout, I think your plan to replace the individual parts sounds like a good one. Don't forget to add the safety shielding/guards into the cost roll-up for parts. It may end up being more than a complete PTO assembly.

If you buy a whole replacement shaft assembly from a source other than KK, be careful to match the outside diameter of the clutch assembly to the space available on the tiller. There's a section of 2x2", just in front and below the gearbox, that limits how big a diameter will fit. Measure what you have and find out what is being sold before you buy.

 

[2458n]

X2 on the used option. Try to find a Tractor junk yard. Complete unit will be cheaper than build your own.

 

[GManBart]

If you measure the shaft you should be able to match it up with replacement parts, but as suggested you may be able to buy an entire new assembly for less (depends). The Ebay seller is good, and they also sell on Amazon with similar prices (worth checking both).

If you need just parts, Agri Supply tends to have about the best prices around.

Amazon.com : Slip Clutch PTO Shaft for Compact Tractor Tillers 6 spline both ends : Patio, Lawn & Garden

PTO Shaft, PTO Parts, PTO Adapter, PTO Power Take Off | Agri Supply

 

[tcreeley]

Call up Everything Attachments, nice folks to deal with. I've bought a PTO shaft from them.
Tractor Attachments And Skid Steer Attachments For Any Tractor Or Skid Steer

here is the manual for the tiller from the rural king site
http://www.ruralking.com/media/blfa...ssional_Gear_Driven_Rotary_Tiller_TG-G-60.pdf

 

[kebo]

I suggest the OP get on craigslist and use the search function to see if you can locate the end you need, or a complete used shaft. If you find something that may work, and you want to go look at it, be sure to take the end you have left (on the rototiller) with you and check the fit before you buy it.
Otherwise, you may wind up having to buy all new shaft, or parts pieces to make up what you need.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Tractor Supply also sells just the tractor half of the PTO shaft. I have no idea which one you need, but here's an example:

Weasler PTO Drive Shaft with 3/4 in. x 7/8 in. Shafting | TractorSupply

I doubt you could buy the individual parts cheaper than this.

 

[kebo]

Tractor Supply also sells just the tractor half of the PTO shaft. I have no idea which one you need, but here's an example:

Weasler PTO Drive Shaft with 3/4 in. x 7/8 in. Shafting | TractorSupply


I doubt you could buy the individual parts cheaper than this.

It's hard to tell for sure, since there is no picture of the end of that shaft included, but I don't think that particular shaft will mate up. It looks to have the square tube end, which I think is what the 3/4" x 7/8" stands for. If the OP's PTO shaft is like the one on my KK II rototiller, it is the walterscheid style that looks like a triangle from the end.

 

[tcreeley]

On the manual for the King kutter tiller I posted, on page 30 it has a break down of the pto shaft and all of the part numbers and names of the parts. Seems like you might find the stuff on line that you are looking for.

 

[orangeandgreen]

Take a small block of wood and hold it against the end of the shaft you have and tap it with a hammer to make an impression in the wood then take the wood to TSC and match it up.

 

[jenkinsph]

Take a small block of wood and hold it against the end of the shaft you have and tap it with a hammer to make an impression in the wood then take the wood to TSC and match it up.

That is a good tip, easy to do and simple.

When I was looking for some pto driveline parts last summer the local TSC store had a good assortment of King Kutter assemblies and parts IIRC.

 

[MESSMAKER]

I think you can buy the whole thing for less than $200. No way I would go $350 plus.
KK uses standard units that are the most common. You must stay with slip clutch if your gearbox has splines in the input. If it has a smooth shaft with a hole in it , you need a shear pin model.

 

[aczlan]

When I was looking for some pto driveline parts last summer the local TSC store had a good assortment of King Kutter assemblies and parts IIRC.

If you have one near by, Runnings has PTO parts for a LOT cheaper than TSC ($48 vs $80 on one part I bought).

Aaron Z

 

[countrybumpkin]

You should be able to find what you need at agri supply.

PTO Shaft, PTO Parts, PTO Adapter, PTO Power Take Off | Agri Supply

 

[LD1]

I think the last ahaft I bought was from haytools.com

IIRC it was like $100 or $120 for a 48" one. Then I just cut it down

 

[almaryholm]

Replaced too short shaft for KK Brush Hog about a year ago with one from Northern Tool- cut to length- works fine ( cheap too)

 

[farm boy00]

Could you not just build a new shaft?? If you trust your welds then you could. My neighbor build one a many years ago for a brush hog and still has the shaft on it although the brush hog sits in weeds not used for a while besides when i borrowed it a few times

 

[Ford850]

Since King Kutter will not answer inquires, can anyone suggest what Series PTO shaft is standard on King Kutter's 5" tiller? The tractor end of my PTO slid off while it was being transported on a trailer. KK wants $343.00 for a complete PTO and I want to buy yokes, cross bearings and tube to make a new one of what is needed.

KK shows this for $243 on their website. That also includes the slip clutch.
They seem to stick with one of the several major brands for these, but that varies by model and year. Look for the brand name on yours, and google for parts. I had good luck finding replacement guards for the PTO shaft on my 10 year old KK rotary cutter.

 

[LD1]

Lots of series 4 PTO shafts under $100 here PTO Shaft, PTO Parts, PTO Adapter, PTO Power Take Off | Agri Supply

It really is a no brainer IMO to replace the whole shaft.

Buying just 1/2 of a shaft is gonna cost more than buying the whole thing.