PTO Shaft recommendation

[haanzel]

My shaft got bent, I tried straighten it but it won’t slide in all the way without binding. It takes a big hammer to unstick it and I am tired of doing that every time.

So I am in the market for a new PTO shaft. Need splines on both ends. I see Northern has Braber, but the specs say for 16HP max, i need more than that. Maybe it would work? Any recommendations on where to get a shaft ?

 

[woodman55]

Your dealer should be able to replace just the tubing in your shaft.

 

[Dave_eng]

My shaft got bent, I tried straighten it but it won’t slide in all the way without binding. It takes a big hammer to unstick it and I am tired of doing that every time.

So I am in the market for a new PTO shaft. Need splines on both ends. I see Northern has Braber, but the specs say for 16HP max, i need more than that. Maybe it would work? Any recommendations on where to get a shaft ?

If you provide more info on whatever implement the pto shaft came with one of us can point you to where to buy just the shaft. Usually at each end where the shaft enters a casting there is a roll pin to allow the shaft half to come free.
This illustration is of a typical shaft

Dave

 

[GreensvilleJay]

re: My shaft got bent,

like Dave says 'WHAT SHAFT ' ??
You list a lot of equipment in your 'profile' and ,well, the shaft might not even be for one of them ! I don't assume anymore....

 

[haanzel]

I will look at the shaft closer, it came from a flail mower I bought used years ago.

 

[old and tired]

If you have punches for the roll pins and big hammers, it wasn't a hard job to replace the tube.

PTO Tubing | Agri Supply

Inner and external PTO tubes from Agri Supply® are durable and come in a range of sizes so you can properly hook up implements.

www.agrisupply.com

This is the one I used to repair mine. https://www.agrisupply.com/repair-ext-tube-for-pto-shafts/p/33060/

On the second link, it has links to the inner tube, yoke and new roll pins

 

[biketopia]

I was able to find a shaft on Amazon, and another on surplus center for under $100, cut them to my desired length and rock and roll. When I first got my finish mower, i replaced both tubes because they were bent. I was newer to tractors then and didn't search much and only saw complete shafts for $500 at Tractor Supply and didn't look harder. The replacement shafts cost me $100 shipped, plus I had time in taking it apart and back together, then cutting it down to the right length.

 

[haanzel]

Here are some pics, I was using it so couldn’t take it off.

looks like one side says TYM? Or TJM? Or TM? The other side of that shows R-44.
LMK if this is enough and where to get a new shaft. Specifically, it’s the narrower of the 2 (one with grease) that I need as it binds when it goes in further.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Here are some pics, I was using it so couldn’t take it off.

looks like one side says TYM? Or TJM? Or TM? The other side of that shows R-44.
LMK if this is enough and where to get a new shaft. Specifically, it’s the narrower of the 2 (one with grease) that I need as it binds when it goes in further.

How do you know the inner one is the bent one?

Dan

 

[haanzel]

How do you know the inner one is the bent one?

Dan

It binds when I insert it after about 12 inches or so. You can see where the grease is, I cannot get it all the way in.

 

[TheOldHokie]

It binds when I insert it after about 12 inches or so. You can see where the grease is, I cannot get it all the way in.

You miss my point. That could be because the outer or even both are bent. Buy a new shaft.

Dan

 

[haanzel]

I could but if I can replace the tubing I would like to do that as was mentioned above. Getting a new one would be my last option.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

I could but if I can replace the tubing I would like to do that as was mentioned above. Getting a new one would be my last option.

Why "last option"?

Are they prohibitively expensive?

I've never had to replace one.

 

[Smokeydog]

Amazon.com

Replaced one last year. 47HP. $135. Surprised of the quality. Having proper safety shielding important. Properly adjusted slip clutch saves wear on driveline.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Amazon.com

Replaced one last year. 47HP. $135. Surprised of the quality. Having proper safety shielding important. Properly adjusted slip clutch saves wear on driveline.

He does not even need a slip clutch. Complete new 35HP shaft is probably close to the cost of one repair tube.

Dan

PTO Shaft, Series 4

PTO shafts rotate in motion to transfer energy. This series 4 PTO shaft has a retracted length of 40.39 in. and an extended length of 51.9 in.

www.agrisupply.com

 

[haanzel]

Thanks, I had seen some that were $350-$500 which is why I wanted to try to fix what I had. Both of the ones above would do, just need to figure out length.

WRT the slip clutch, I’ve never had one, but I think it works when something gets caught in an implement, like a mower, that the clutch will slip instead of damaging the brush hog. Is that correct?

 

[Smokeydog]

Thanks, I had seen some that were $350-$500 which is why I wanted to try to fix what I had. Both of the ones above would do, just need to figure out length.

WRT the slip clutch, I’ve never had one, but I think it works when something gets caught in an implement, like a mower, that the clutch will slip instead of damaging the brush hog. Is that correct?

Yes. My flail, rotary cutters, tree cutter, rototillers all have slip clutches.
They do require some knowledge and adjustments. New shafts come with some instructions. Not best to store outside in the weather as the clutch material can rust to the plates.

 

[haanzel]

Yes. My flail, rotary cutters, tree cutter, rototillers all have slip clutches.
They do require some knowledge and adjustments. New shafts come with some instructions. Not best to store outside in the weather as the clutch material can rust to the plates.

Thanks, I should probably get the slip clutch one then, I mainly use it for my flail or brush cutter.

 

[haanzel]

Another question on pto shafts- I have another (longer) shaft that has a collar end with 2 ball bearings that push up/down when the collar is pressed/released. The bearings are dirty and rusty. What is the best way to clean these? I can’t seem to find how to take apart the collar either. The shaft is good otherwise.