Selecting Tractor PTO Speed

IMPORTANT: Never operate a cutter equipped for 540 rpm PTO drive with a tractor equipped with 1000 rpm PTO.

Always run tractor at rated PTO speed. Overspeed will cause damage to drive system.

Tractor PTO shaft must match cutter driveline according to the following table. Cutters are shipped with a PTO driveline for a 1-3/8 in. diameter PTO shaft.

Model No. Hitch Type kW (hp) PTO Driveline Configuration (rpm)
  540 1000
MX8 Lift-Type 37 (50) X X
MX10 Lift-Type 45 (60) X X
MX8 and MX10 Pull-Type and Semi-Mount 30 (40) X N/A

 

Refer to your tractor Operator's manual to change PTO stub shaft, if necessary.

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