What is the size of the PTO shafts? PTO Shaft for PEECON Vertical Feed Mixers When buying a new tool that comes with a PTO shaft or choosing to replace one that is old or replacing an old one, the majority of PTO shafts require to be cut to the length of both the tractor as well as the machine which is using it. This is an easy procedure we've outlined in the next steps. Connect the implement to the tractor's 3-point linkage, but do not connect to PTO shaft. For determining the size of the PTO shaft it is essential to determine how far the PTO shaft is from the PTO shaft of the tractor and the shaft of the PTO that is attached to it. After you've measured it, we typically suggest taking another 75mm off the PTO shaft to create buffers to make it easier to connect. If there's any buffer in place, the shaft could restrict movement and could damage the universal joint to the PTO shaft, the tool or the tractor. To help explain, we used the following example: The end-to-end length for new PTO shaft is 1000mm. The distance between the tractor's shaft of output and the implement's output shaft is 800mm. Additional buffer = 75mm In order to get our results from measuring then we must do these things: PTO shaft length is The distance that is between the tractor the implement plus 75mm buffer. 1000mm - 800mm plus 75mm = 275mm. The latter is required to get removed from PTO shaft. The easiest way for cutting to cut the PTO shaft into the right size is to split it in half, so there are both internal and external parts. There is no need to take off the cover made of plastic. In the example above the cover needs to be removed 275mm from the length which means we have to cut 295mm and 275mm steel pipes onto both the PTO shaft cover and the inner and outer components and the outer and inner parts, respectively. Begin by measuring the desired amount on the plastic cover, and mark it with the required text. Cut off any excess. Measure the amount you need out of steel pipe, and cut it using an angle grinder or hacksaw. Repeat the process for the second half of the PTO shaft. It is important to make sure that any burrs found on the cut side of the PTO shaft are removed, so that the PTO can slide in the correct direction. Also, we recommend applying grease on each side of the PTO prior to reassembling. After rebuilding your PTO shaft, it is possible to attach it to your tractor, and then implement it. Please note that the information above is only for reference. Diesel Machinery is not responsible for any injuries or damages to any equipment or person while measuring or cutting the PTO shaft.
