PTO Quick Connect

[Dog Gone It]

Anyone have first hand experience that can suggest one over the other for ease of use ?
or suggesting a different manufacturer.
Thanks

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[bcp]

Thinking of typical conditions, almost all difficulties I've seen have been mechanical. I've seen rust, dirt, etc., on either part, releases not working, lock jammed or rusted, dirty splines, jammed telescoping shaft, shields in the way, etc.

For choosing a system, consider how the quick connector will fail if part of it doesn't work. Does it have closely fitted sliding or rotating parts? Is it easy to service and keep clean? Can the implement half be transferred easily or will you want to buy one for each implement?


Human factors have been access room, strength, unfamiliarity with the coupler lock, mismatched connections.

If one of the quick connectors will solve a problem and not add its own problems, it is probably worth it.


Bruce

 

[TerryR]

You must be having a lot more trouble connecting a PTO to consider spending $700 or more for three implements.

Will your PTO shafts accept closing up five inches, or will you have to shorten them?

 

[Dog Gone It]

If one of the quick connectors will solve a problem and not add its own problems, it is probably worth it.

Hence my question for asking about anyone with first hand experience. You are exactly right on several aspects and I agree with most everything you posted. I certainly dont want to add any more problems or potential risk.
I wish my disability would allow me more strength in my right arm and hand for this particular task, but thats not going to happen any time soon.
Thanks

 

[Dog Gone It]

You must be having a lot more trouble connecting a PTO to consider spending $700 or more for three implements.

Yes I am having difficulty, and partly from also being in that particular position. I have two pto driven implements, so Im guessing the cost will be around $400-ish for what I need.

Will your PTO shafts accept closing up five inches, or will you have to shorten them?

I looked into that and considering the distance my Pats Quick Hitch added, I dont believe so.

 

[69 SS]

Interesting, I have a NT QUICK HITCH, sets all implements back 4 inches. I also have nerve damage from getting rear ended 3 yrs ago. I really struggle to connect my bushog and tiller PTO shaft. Can barely connect/disconnect hydraulic lines to change grapple/FEL bucket due to loss of strength in arms/hands. 4 plates n 8 screws in neck bones. I would be really interested in this product,but would have to try it myself before spending that kind of money. Would like to hear from someone who has used one of these.

 

[hube2]

Another asked about them last year maybe they tried it. pto link

 

[hube2]

Upate: That topic has a link in it to another topic from 2017 and the final comment in that thread has more information PTO Link Easy PTO Adapter

 

[bdog]

Clean and lube both sides of the PTO coupling and make sure the telescoping part of the shaft is clean and lubed. Use a bungee cord or strap to support the shaft. It should connect and disconnect easily. They do seem to get easier over time due to wear. I wouldn’t buy any of these gimmicks. Depending on the implement the additional length of the assembly Could be a real problem.

 

[DieselBound]

I highly recommend Bare Co PTO shafts with their proprietary safety guards which allow you to slip the guards back and out of the way for connecting/disconnecting (and for greasing). NOT gimmicky. I have a series 6 for my Kioti's BH, and just bought a series 2 for my B7800's BH. These in addition to proper maintenance goes a long way in minimizing the hassles of connecting up PTO shafts.