PTO Quick Connect

[Dog Gone It]

Anyone have first hand experience that can suggest one over the other for ease of use ?
or suggesting a different manufacturer.
Thanks

Easy PTO quick connect for tractor attachments

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[bcp]

Thinking of typical conditions, almost all difficulties I've seen have been mechanical. I've seen rust, dirt, etc., on either part, releases not working, lock jammed or rusted, dirty splines, jammed telescoping shaft, shields in the way, etc.

For choosing a system, consider how the quick connector will fail if part of it doesn't work. Does it have closely fitted sliding or rotating parts? Is it easy to service and keep clean? Can the implement half be transferred easily or will you want to buy one for each implement?


Human factors have been access room, strength, unfamiliarity with the coupler lock, mismatched connections.

If one of the quick connectors will solve a problem and not add its own problems, it is probably worth it.


Bruce

 

[TerryR]

You must be having a lot more trouble connecting a PTO to consider spending $700 or more for three implements.

Will your PTO shafts accept closing up five inches, or will you have to shorten them?

 

[Dog Gone It]

If one of the quick connectors will solve a problem and not add its own problems, it is probably worth it.

Hence my question for asking about anyone with first hand experience. You are exactly right on several aspects and I agree with most everything you posted. I certainly dont want to add any more problems or potential risk.
I wish my disability would allow me more strength in my right arm and hand for this particular task, but thats not going to happen any time soon.
Thanks

 

[Dog Gone It]

You must be having a lot more trouble connecting a PTO to consider spending $700 or more for three implements.

Yes I am having difficulty, and partly from also being in that particular position. I have two pto driven implements, so Im guessing the cost will be around $400-ish for what I need.

Will your PTO shafts accept closing up five inches, or will you have to shorten them?

I looked into that and considering the distance my Pats Quick Hitch added, I dont believe so.

 

[69 SS]

Interesting, I have a NT QUICK HITCH, sets all implements back 4 inches. I also have nerve damage from getting rear ended 3 yrs ago. I really struggle to connect my bushog and tiller PTO shaft. Can barely connect/disconnect hydraulic lines to change grapple/FEL bucket due to loss of strength in arms/hands. 4 plates n 8 screws in neck bones. I would be really interested in this product,but would have to try it myself before spending that kind of money. Would like to hear from someone who has used one of these.

 

[hube2]

Another asked about them last year maybe they tried it. pto link

 

[hube2]

Upate: That topic has a link in it to another topic from 2017 and the final comment in that thread has more information PTO Link Easy PTO Adapter

 

[bdog]

Clean and lube both sides of the PTO coupling and make sure the telescoping part of the shaft is clean and lubed. Use a bungee cord or strap to support the shaft. It should connect and disconnect easily. They do seem to get easier over time due to wear. I wouldn’t buy any of these gimmicks. Depending on the implement the additional length of the assembly Could be a real problem.

 

[DieselBound]

I highly recommend Bare Co PTO shafts with their proprietary safety guards which allow you to slip the guards back and out of the way for connecting/disconnecting (and for greasing). NOT gimmicky. I have a series 6 for my Kioti's BH, and just bought a series 2 for my B7800's BH. These in addition to proper maintenance goes a long way in minimizing the hassles of connecting up PTO shafts.

 

[oosik]

My Wallenstein chipper is my single PTO implement. Keeping everything CLEAN AND LIGHTLY LUBRICATED is a great help. I've gone to using a bungee cord to hold the shaft up while making connections. However - there ARE those times. That's when my patience is tested.

 

[Dog Gone It]

I would be really interested in this product,but would have to try it myself before spending that kind of money. Would like to hear from someone who has used one of these.

Absolutely, I will if I follow through.

Another asked about them last year maybe they tried it. pto link

Thanks

Upate: That topic has a link in it to another topic from 2017 and the final comment in that thread has more information PTO Link Easy PTO Adapter

Looks like I have some reading to do. I like the strap/bungee idea and must try that.

Clean and lube both sides of the PTO coupling and make sure the telescoping part of the shaft is clean and lubed. Use a bungee cord or strap to support the shaft. It should connect and disconnect easily. They do seem to get easier over time due to wear. I wouldn’t buy any of these gimmicks. Depending on the implement the additional length of the assembly Could be a real problem.

I like the strap/bungee idea and must try that.

I highly recommend Bare Co PTO shafts with their proprietary safety guards which allow you to slip the guards back and out of the way for connecting/disconnecting (and for greasing). NOT gimmicky. I have a series 6 for my Kioti's BH, and just bought a series 2 for my B7800's BH. These in addition to proper maintenance goes a long way in minimizing the hassles of connecting up PTO shafts.

I will check those out.

My Wallenstein chipper is my single PTO implement. Keeping everything CLEAN AND LIGHTLY LUBRICATED is a great help. I've gone to using a bungee cord to hold the shaft up while making connections. However - there ARE those times. That's when my patience is tested.

Sounds great.

 

[hube2]

I highly recommend Bare Co PTO shafts with their proprietary safety guards which allow you to slip the guards back and out of the way for connecting/disconnecting (and for greasing). NOT gimmicky. I have a series 6 for my Kioti's BH, and just bought a series 2 for my B7800's BH. These in addition to proper maintenance goes a long way in minimizing the hassles of connecting up PTO shafts.

If I ever need a new pto shaft I will check into these. I have to grease the shaft for my snow blower constantly with the number of hours I move snow, at least twice a week, and I have to take it off the tractor PTO to get to the zerk. It's a PITA to do it so much. Would be nice to eliminate that step.

 

[hube2]

I like the strap/bungee idea and must try that.

I use a bungee to hold mine up when I'm hooking and unhooking. Makes the job immensely easier not fighting the weight of the shaft.

 

[PILOON]

I use a bungee to hold mine up when I'm hooking and unhooking. Makes the job immensely easier not fighting the weight of the shaft.

I also use a bungee and have a dedicated hook to attach the bungee.
Sure make life easier.
Also I use WD40 to rinse/flush* my PTO connections B4 any attempts to do a hook-up.
For years now I never have hook-up problems.

*the smallest piece of grit can sure cause headaches.

 

[Dog Gone It]

Before I purchase anything, Im going to clean everything again, and try something in the next few days if I dont hurt myself trying it
I hope to post some good results.

 

[bdog]

Another thing to do is before you get near the tractor slide the PTO shaft back and forth and make sure it telescopes freely. Yes many times grit on the splines is the cause of the problem but if it takes a lot of force to telescope the shaft it greatly adds to difficulty of hooking things up.

 

[jeff9366]

I like the strap/bungee idea and must try that.

Better to mount your PTO implement on the Three Point Hitch, then raise the implement with TPH hydraulics until the PTO shaft is exactly level with the tractor PTO splines, so you can slide the PTO shaft straight on the tractor splines with the shaft and splines exactly aligned and level.

With a bungee, the shaft bobbles around and you still struggle to align PTO shaft and tractor splines.

Clean tractor male splines and clean PTO female fitting are also important. I use a Blaster solvent soak and a rag to clean about once per year. (I keep the rubber spline cover on when PTO is not in use and secure a feed bag around the female female fitting with a bungee to maintain both parts clean.)

Lube is important too. I use Boeshield wax lube regularly for male splines and female fitting. (There are many brands of wax lube.)
WD40 is OK but it is not primarily a lube. WD40 evaporates quickly from warm or hot parts.

All this does nothing to help with sliding back the coupler or pushing the button.

Connection does become easier as parts wear in.

Age: 73

 

[ericm979]

The bungie cord takes the weight of the shaft so you're not trying to hold it up while lining up the splines. Even if you have the shaft level you still have to support it.

Some PTO shaft couplers with the push button release will slide a short ways onto the tractor's PTO stub before you need to push the button in. That lets you concentrate on getting the splines lined up without having to also hold the button in. Some folks here have taken the button mechanism apart and used a weaker spring to make it easier to operate. Some lube probably helps too.

My Branson's two speed PTO has a neutral position which allows the PTO stub to rotate freely. If yours has a two speed PTO it might work the same way.

 

[jeff9366]

Here is a developed thread from the T-B-N ARCHIVE on your topic:

PTO Link - Anyone using it?

Does this thing work well? At $400 and another $225 per shaft for additional pieces, I want to know that this thing works as advertised and isn't just another piece of junk.

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