PTO Speed

[KiotiWarhawk]

I recently bought (translate - I'm a newbie) a CK25HST (great machine by the way) and have yet to use my first PTO implement. My Tach has a PTO speed indicator (orange / red triangle). My question is do I ALWAYS want to run the tractor at this speed when using a PTO attachment? I obviously don't want to run faster but would I want to run slower? I have a 12" auger that I am going to use for some "hole" work and if the ground lets me, do I want to run slower?

thanks
Craig Orput
Camas WA

 

[GerardC]

Welcome to the pack KiotiWarhawk!

I would NOT run the PHD at full bore until you're sure you're comfortable with how it works. Run it for what the task at hand calls for.
I run my (9" x 42") at about 1,800-2,100 RPM. Never really had to run it full bore and I have clay, rocky ground. Hope this helps. Gerard

 

[KiotiJohn]

As Gerard said, not for the PHD. It is not necessary to run at full PTO speed for other applications such as light cutting with a mower. Don't however, go too low as it may stress the engine. For non-PTO operations, you can run it pretty much where you want as long as you're not lugging down the engine. John

 

[DK35vince]

I run my post hole digger at idle speed (easier to lift or stop if I snag a rock) to prevent breaking a shear bolts or getting the auger stuck in the ground.
I rev the engine once in a while to throw the dirt from the hole.