What size is a standard PTO shaft?

Tractor PTO Shafts

PTO Type:	Type 1	Type 3
Diameter:	1 3/8″ (35mm)	1 3/4″ (45mm)
Speed:	540 RPM	1000 RPM
Gear teeth:	6	20
Rotation:	Clockwise, as viewed from end of shaft

Are there different size PTO shafts?

Regardless of what job you’ll be using a PTO shaft to complete, it’s important that you have the right size. The manufacturer should provide length recommendations to help you get an idea. There are two different speeds used most commonly with tractor PTO shafts, the 540 (type 1) and 1000 (type 3) RPM.

How is PTO series calculated?

An accurate way to determine which series of PTO you have is to take two measurements of the cross and bearing kit on the tractor-end of the driveline. Using calipers, measure the outside diameters of the u-joint caps, which would be the same as measuring the inside holes of the yoke ears.

How many splines are on a 1000 rpm PTO?

The 1000 rpm PTO stub shaft has either 20 splines or teeth with a 1 3/4 inch diameter or may have 21 splines or teeth with a 1 3/8 inch diameter.

What is 1000 rpm PTO used for?

They are generally used on equipment that is intended to be used on high horsepower tractors to keep from tearing up gearboxes and other PTO driven parts. I would say that it would depend on the size of tractor that you will be using. If it is a higher HP tractor then you would want a 1000 rpm mower.

Whats the difference between 540 and 1000 PTO?

On many implements where they offer both, the 1000 rpm drivelines are sized smaller, yet still transmit as much power as the 540 drivelines, because they are turning faster, and have more gear reduction at the implement gearbox.

What are the different types of PTO?

PTO policies typically provide a pool of paid days employees can use for a variety of reasons. There are three main PTO strategies that employers use: accrual, allotment, and unlimited. PTO policies most often include national and floating holidays, paid vacation days, paid family leave, and paid sick leave.

How many splines is a large 1000 PTO?

20
1000 (20-spline) rpm PTO, electronically shiftable in cab, one-piece reversible 35-mm (1-3/8-in.)

What is a big 1000 PTO?

Sounds like your questions have pretty much been answered, but to summarize: The 540 pto shaft is a 6-spline shaft that is 1 3/8 inch in diameter. The small 1,000 rpm shaft has 21 splines and is also 1 3/8 inch in diameter. The large 1,000 rpm shaft has 20 splines and is 1 3/4 inch in diameter.

Are all PTO shafts the same size?

Modern 540 RPM PTO shafts are the same size. The 1000 RPM PTO shafts on larger tractors are different. Considering this, are there different size PTO shafts? The two speeds most commonly used with tractor PTO shafts is 540 and 1000 rpm and the PTO shafts can come in different sizes and lengths.

What is the RPM of PTO on a tractor?

Power Take-Off (PTO) Stub. The PTO and drive shaft rotate at 540 rpm (9 times/second) or 1,000 rpm (16.6 times/second) when operating at full recommended speed. At all speeds, they rotate in proportion to the speed of the tractor engine. Note: 1000 rpm speed PTO shafts have more splines on the shaft.

What are the major components of a PTO system?

The major components of PTO systems. The tractor’s stub shaft, often called the PTO, transfers power from the tractor to the PTO-driven machine or implement. Power transfer is accomplished by connecting a drive shaft from the machinery to the tractor’s PTO stub shaft.

Can the Cub be used with a PTO shaft?

The Cub can only use powered implements specifically designed for the Cub PTO, or the shaft must be modified. 1-1/8 PTO A 1 1/8″ six-spline 540 RPM PTO shaft was used on some US farm tractors from the 1930s until the 1950s.