PTO Quick Connect

[Jgrimm]

I don’t like the idea of adding extra length and running clearance to the PTO shaft. You can see in the video that there is some play with one of these couplers while in operation.

 

[sunandsand]

one tip I use for the button is put a dime in the thumb of your glove. Use that thumb to press the button. Just that extra bit of rigidity from the dime help a ton.

Wonderful idea! Thank you! I am absolutely going to try this next time, and in fact, I just might make an excuse to try it before "next time".


(That means I'm gonna need another dime . . . I use one of them now to open the battery hatch on my 214 Bulova Accutron, it is the recommended tool! Guess it is time to raise the rents on my slums . . . )




Best Regards,

Mike/Florida

 

[TheMan419]

Wonderful idea! Thank you! I am absolutely going to try this next time, and in fact, I just might make an excuse to try it before "next time".


(That means I'm gonna need another dime . . . I use one of them now to open the battery hatch on my 214 Bulova Accutron, it is the recommended tool! Guess it is time to raise the rents on my slums . . . )




Best Regards,

Mike/Florida

I hope it helps!

 

[Flad]

Hi' I have had three different types of quick couplers, the very best was one had a built in over run and twist lock for the PTO shaft lock, was great on a bush hog on steep down hill work, the other one had a couple of spring loaded ears to pull back not bad but could be a bit awkward as it was the longest, the last one was also a twist lock.

They all have one thing in common, dirt, dust and rust will get in to them, they need to be kept clean and serviced with the minimal amount of lubricant as possible, I tie a heavy plastic bag over them when not in use, a wire bottle type brush ( boiler tube Brush) works well with a bit of diesel fuel to clean them out and flush the grit out after use with a few drops of crank case oil when cleaned and dried.

My hands and shoulders are also stuffed, so every thing is harder if not impossible at times, Quick couplers do help if kept maintained.

 

[tgunr]

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

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I bought that unit recently and have to say though expensive it was worth it to me. Not as strong as I once was due to medical condition but now can put on my iHitch attachments in about 5 - 10 minutes. Yes, I did have to shorten the shafts, was not a big deal, just take your length needed to remove and divide by two and take same amount off both ends. Ensure there is a little play at both extremes, raised and lowered, sway left and right. I used about 1/4" play.

 

[TheMan419]

I bought that unit recently and have to say though expensive it was worth it to me. Not as strong as I once was due to medical condition but now can put on my iHitch attachments in about 5 - 10 minutes. Yes, I did have to shorten the shafts, was not a big deal, just take your length needed to remove and divide by two and take same amount off both ends. Ensure there is a little play at both extremes, raised and lowered, sway left and right. I used about 1/4" play.

I am looking at these now because of this thread. How is lining up the holes on this unit any different than lining up the splines on the pto shaft itsself? I mean something still has to be turned or rotated to get things to line up right?

 

[Flad]

Hi' Most of these units simply slide on the first inch or so then you turn ,twist, push in a button what ever to push it on all the way home, then just pull it back to make sure it's locked on, to release it twist, turn , push in a button whatever pulling it back off all the way. Just make certain your sliding shafts are the right length as Tgunr above described, most important.

 

[JRH02]

The PTO spine and yoke are a perfect use for a spray can of NeverSieze, esp the spring/pin for the lock or collar and ball lock. It stays there forever and doesn't fling off. The only down side to me is when you get it on your hands as it is so hard to get off but that should tell you something.

 

[TheMan419]

Hi' Most of these units simply slide on the first inch or so then you turn ,twist, push in a button what ever to push it on all the way home, then just pull it back to make sure it's locked on, to release it twist, turn , push in a button whatever pulling it back off all the way. Just make certain your sliding shafts are the right length as Tgunr above described, most important.

I am not sure I understand. I am talking about when you want to attach the implement. Now with the standard PTO shaft I have to turn the shaft on the implement until the splines line up with the stub on the tractor.

Won't I still have to do this but so the holes on the new fangled device line up? I guess I am trying to figure out why this is easier.

I realize it will change the length of the PTO shaft. For my bush hog it should not make a difference (but I will check) and for my tiller it likely means cutting the shaft to fit.

 

[Cougsfan]

I don't think one device is that much more superior or inferior to another device. I have multiple types and they can all be a PITA if they are not cleaned and kept lubed. (They are still a PITA sometimes even if clean and lubed) Keeping them lubed is the secret. There is not much you can do about stuff being in the way for access, other than raise or lower the three point to improve access. You just deal with stuff being in the way. To me things like bungee cords to hold the shaft up just complicate a simple issue. One thing that does help is to put your PTO in neutral to allow you to turn it to align the splines.

Actually I probably most dislike the ones where you have to pull backwards on the locking collar as you push forward with the device. Those motions seem to counter act each other, particularly if dirty. They are most susceptible to keeping clean.