PTO Protection

[Stush]

Gents,

I've just taken delivery of a BX2200 with the loader, mid-mount mower deck, and a rear blade, all of which were attached at time of delivery. In general, Kubota tells us not to run the engine at full RPM for the first 50 hours, but at the same time recommends full RPM when running the mower deck. So, I've decided to remove the mower deck for a while and use my old, existing garden tractor to handle the mowing chores. Unfortunately, I now have an exposed mid PTO without a cover, I'm assuming one should have been supplied with the tractor but was not provided to me. Until the dealer gets it to me, can anybody recommend a temporary cover that I could put into place while I'm using the loader and rear blade?

 

[Bird]

I'm sure a PTO spline cover is a good idea; keep it clean and shiny. My B7100 came with a cover on the mid-PTO, and I never removed it since I've never used a mid-PTO. The B2710 came without covers, and I'll still probably never use the mid-PTO. But the fact is that I don't personally know anyone who ever uses a cover.

Bird

 

[Stush]

Bird,

I guess the next question should be answered by Kubota themselves. Why would some Kubota models come with a mid-PTO cover, while others may not, especially the BX models which are intended to do double duty for smaller parcels? Keeping the mid-PTO clean is just as important as keeping the rear PTO clean, which has a cover.

 

[Daniel]

Darn good question. been concerned aso with that. let us know why that is.

 

[robz]

When I took delivery on my B2710 (w/o any mid attachments), it also came without a mid PTO cover. I did find a cover for the rear PTO in the tool box under the seat, but it won't fit the mid PTO./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
I wonder if the parts manual for the 2710 shows a mid PTO cover?

 

[Bird]

No sir, robz. I noticed there was no mid-PTO cover with my B2710 when I first got it (and my mid-PTO will probably never be used), but there is no cover shown in my owner's manual, shop manual, or parts manual (or at least I can't find one if it's there/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif).

Bird

 

[Thomas]

Hello Rob.
My B7100 came thru with a cover install for my mid pto,but not the rear pto.
One should have some sort of a cover for a mid pto,from objects which could damage.

I've to stumble on a rear pto cover for my Kubota so I made one,and more than once it has come in handy.

One of my who purchase J.D.955 also had no covers on his mid pto......mmmm.

You might be on something new and interesting here,and I hope you keep us posted.

Maybe Bird & Wen & Muhammad also others could steer you in the right direction.

Have you try Craver.com?

May you be safe and have many hours of fun on your Kubota.

 

[robz]

Thanks Bird, Thomas.
I too thought that the PTO should be covered when not in use to protect it from dirt/damage.
Maybe Kubota doesn't make a mid PTO cover for the 2710 yet.
I asked the dealer that I bought my tractor from to send me the mid cover, and he mailed me the rear cover instead.

I'll check around and let everyone know if I find a source.

Otherwise, guess I'll have to figure out how to make one.

 

[W5FL]

Oops, I keep my rear covered with grease when it doesn't have an implement on it. Don't have a mid PTO. I have seen a cover for the PTO shaft in one of my catalogs. I will check the Tractor Supply Catalog.

 

[JimBinMI]

Bird,

Hmmmm! New Holland came with mid and rear covers and for less money. New Holland: The quality goes in before the name goes on! I guess they just know that New Holland owners will want to take better care since they last so long!

Seriously, now...found a used tractor website and many Fords/New Hollands were listed with thousands of hours in great shape. I like to see stuff like that! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Raining cats n' dogs here right now...hey, I think I just saw a cow come down!

JimBinMI