What to do with a short PTO

[Roy Robinson]

I had a similar issue with the shaft on my rototiller. I was able to resolve the issue by using a PTO Extender. So long as the length of the shaft does not need to be extended by more than 2 to 3 inches this provides a very economical solution. The Agristore sell them for $29.99 (SKU: 00070).

 

[paulsharvey]

Would you use a slip clutch on a belt driven 54" flail mower? I never did in the past, with a high HP tractor. I always figured the belt was free to slip, and the flail hammers could always swing up, out if the way, if I hit a stump. But, if I'm getting a new shaft, I can add one for nor much more $.

 

[paulsharvey]

I had a similar issue with the shaft on my rototiller. I was able to resolve the issue by using a PTO Extender. So long as the length of the shaft does not need to be extended by more than 2 to 3 inches this provides a very economical solution. The Agristore sell them for $29.99 (SKU: 00070).

Did you put the extender on the tractor end or tiller end? I read with some, there was a bit of slop, and caused more vibration. Would moving the vibration towards the impliment be better?

 

[Beeenvenue]

51A100 PTO Over Running Clutch Coupler Fits Massey Ferguson Fits John Deere Oliver https://a.co/d/3eZnhEX

Adds about 4” and allows you to make the connection further back from the tractor. (Not going to comment on safety aspects of having this unguarded rotating item, each need to evaluate that on their own)

 

[JBF43]

Where did you find them so cheap? Best I could do was around $50, but shipping was almost the same.


Used stump grinder, the overlap on the tubes was "enough" until I used it on a slope and almost slid them apart. Pushed everything together and then this happened about 5 minutes later

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Best I could find was $84 for a series 5 replacement tube shipped, farmer bobs via Amazon. Today's project is to put it back together, not sure how the mangled guard is going to work out.

WOW does that look familiar. The same thing happened to mine and my stump grinder is that exact same green color.

 

[pcustoms]

WOW does that look familiar. The same thing happened to mine and my stump grinder is that exact same green color.

Kind of makes you wonder....

I also noted that the manual recommends re-adjusting the slip clutch if the grinder has been unused, as the "tube" may be damaged and it will not be covered under warranty.

Seems like maybe too light of a PTO? Looking at what was left, seems like I had plenty of engagement.

Stuck trying to get the new tube into the yoke. How'd you fix yours?

 

[JBF43]

Kind of makes you wonder....

I also noted that the manual recommends re-adjusting the slip clutch if the grinder has been unused, as the "tube" may be damaged and it will not be covered under warranty.

Seems like maybe too light of a PTO? Looking at what was left, seems like I had plenty of engagement.

Stuck trying to get the new tube into the yoke. How'd you fix yours?

If I remember right, (as it was some time ago now,) I bought a new half shaft at TSC for the split half and trimmed it to proper length. Then, as in any time I trim them, file the inside of the outer shaft to remove the burr that cutting leaves in there. Experience teaches you that the two halves won't go back together with that tiny little burr in the outer half. RTHen for more peace of mind, I used the 6" extension on the tractor end for added double shaft length. My shaft did come apart when it was extended and split. There's an experience you don't soon forget.

 

[angustrees]

I recently bought one for 15KW Winco generator unit I mounted on a reinforced pallet to be used on 3 pt. forks behind my Kubota L3400. Drive shaft needs to be adapted to Hp of drive engine and according to standards of overall length to allow safe flexibility. I purchased my forks & pto through Rural King.

 

[Kasamoto]

New property came with a Kubota LX and a few attachments that have the PTO shaft already connected.

Unfortunately the mower attachment did not. It's a Woods Heritage RD72. I found a PTO shaft elsewhere on the property that is too short. Any suggestions from people who know a lot more than I do?

If you can find one half that is longer you may end up with one that is long enough and much cheaper. You only need enough length to ensure it stays together when fully extended, but if that is the position in which power is applied make sure there are several inches of overlap. Put one half on the implement and measure from the pto to the end of that shaft, add several inches, and get the other half that length. Will work fine.

 

[OzarkChris]

WOW does that look familiar. The same thing happened to mine and my stump grinder is that exact same green color.

... As JBF wanders out to the barn when it was realized that his Stump grinder was missing! ...