Question about the PTO operation on a MT125 tractor

Santafedave · May 18, 2018

I have a MT-125 tractor and I just bought a WoodMaxx TM-86H wood chipper. My question is when I get off of the tractor with the PTO engaged the tractor will shut off for safety reasons how will I work the chipper if I can't get off of the tractor to operate it? Thanks, David.

Doofy · May 18, 2018

Santafedave said:
I have a MT-125 tractor and I just bought a WoodMaxx TM-86H wood chipper. My question is when I get off of the tractor with the PTO engaged the tractor will shut off for safety reasons how will I work the chipper if I can't get off of the tractor to operate it? Thanks, David.

I would think you could wire in a seat bypass switch.

LS Tractor Owner · May 18, 2018

Yes , as Doofy said, wire in a bypass switch. It's as simple as a single throw (simple on/off) switch to connect the 2 leads(wires) when the switch is thrown. You can wire it inline so that the seat switch would still work normally when the switch is 'open' (off) then when closed (on) completes the circuit, allowing you to get off the seat. Very simple to do, can even use those 'in line splice' connectors. Hardest part will be where you mount the switch.

LS Tractor Owner · May 18, 2018

I have to ask, how did you pick your screen name.. Santafedave? Are you from Santa Fe?

countrybumpkin · May 18, 2018

Have you tried setting the parking brake, some models this will allow for the pto to operate with out someone in the seat.

ThirdMan · May 19, 2018

countrybumpkin said:
Have you tried setting the parking brake, some models this will allow for the pto to operate with out someone in the seat.

This is correct. I run my MT125 with chipper all the time. If the brake is engaged the PTO will keep running.

Santafedave · May 19, 2018

Awesome responses everyone. Countrybumpkin you are right if you engage the parking brake the tractor keeps running. Thanks for all of your responses that is why I love this site! LS mt owner I got my mail name from looking at a BNSF calendar years ago the train had a big santafe on its side and I just added my name. David.

LS Tractor Owner · May 19, 2018

Santafedave said:
Awesome responses everyone. Countrybumpkin you are right if you engage the parking brake the tractor keeps running. Thanks for all of your responses that is why I love this site! LS mt owner I got my mail name from looking at a BNSF calendar years ago the train had a big santafe on its side and I just added my name. David.

Cool, I always liked the Santa Fe railroad color scheme