Bent PTO shaft

[cubstuff]

Is there anyway to straighten or otherwise repair a PTO shaft that has been bent while in use? Seems as if part of the quick hitch on the tractor was hitting the PTO shaft while it was spinning. Thanks.

 

[jrlichina]

It would most likely cost more to have the shaft straightened(if possible) than to just replace the shaft. Most farm supply places sell replacement shafts(Farm&Fleet, TSC, etc.). You press out the shaft from the yoke, press in the new one, then cut to length.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Instead of taking it to a Farm Supply/ Tractor dealer. You could take it to an business that works Automotive Powertrain, (aka drive shafts).

I had one done on a 6' cutter and it cost around $75 for a new shaft and new universal joint. The shaft was almost twisted into due to hitting stumps and other things besides grass.

 

[jrlichina]

My local farm supply store has them for around $10 and yokes for about the same as well.