Is it useful to have "Independent" PTO type?

[trctorfan17]

Hi,

Some tractors come with "Independent" PTO type while others come with "Live" PTO type.

Which one is better? what is the difference? Independent is more expensive than live.

Thank you,

 

[smstonypoint]

See TractorData.com - Power Take-Off. IMO, independent wins hands down.

Steve

 

[Sysop]

Live PTO is generally a dual stage clutch pedal. Press halfway to change gears and whatnot, press all the way to shut down the PTO.

Independent PTO is totally separate control for the PTO, many today are hydraulic and simply turned on with a switch.

Read here for a bit more info:
TractorData.com - Power Take-Off
and:
Power Take Off School

 

[wagne223]

I was just about to post that same article.
It is a matter of preference.
I prefer the live setup only because it is more natural for me to just push in the clutch should anything abnormal happen. With live , power is disconnected from everything when the clutch is in.

 

[iseki]

Independent PTO is much better, you can turn it on or off whenever you want without having to use the clutch pedal and without having to immobilize the tractor

 

[Sysop]

Some of the newer HST independent systems have an "auto PTO" mode also. With the 3 point down, it engages the PTO. As soon as you raise the 3pt any, the PTO shuts down. Handy for tilling and such.

 

[DK35vince]

Some of the newer HST independent systems have an "auto PTO" mode also. With the 3 point down, it engages the PTO. As soon as you raise the 3pt any, the PTO shuts down. Handy for tilling and such.

My 2001 gear model has that feature.
Personally I never use it.

 

[iseki]

My Iseki also has the ability to turn off PTO when lifting the hydraulic, it is very useful

 

[Z-Michigan]

Hi,
Some tractors come with "Independent" PTO type while others come with "Live" PTO type.
Which one is better? what is the difference? Independent is more expensive than live.
Thank you,

Independent is far better. However, some Kioti tractors that are catalogued as "live" PTO are in fact a form of independent PTO. I'm thinking CK models with HST, for example. It's best if you have a dealer demonstrate the exact model you're considering to know exactly how it would work and the pros/cons.

 

[trctorfan17]

Independent is far better. However, some Kioti tractors that are catalogued as "live" PTO are in fact a form of independent PTO. I'm thinking CK models with HST, for example. It's best if you have a dealer demonstrate the exact model you're considering to know exactly how it would work and the pros/cons.

Thank you Z-Michigan. The reason I was asking was because I saw the CK2610 HST selling for around 16k whereas the DK4510 Hydro Shuttle selling around 21k.

So, I wanted to find out if it is worth it spending 5k more on the DK4510 Hydro Shuttle. I will be happy to spend 5k more if I am getting that value in features.

Is 5k too much for the difference between the two?