Thanks for the compliment! That was the main reason I wanted to make this video because everyone else made it seem more complicated than actually is. Keep on tractoring!
Very informative. I have a Woodmaxx MX 8600 in route as we speak. This will be my first time cutting a PTO Shaft myself. Thanks for the information. You've boosted my confidence in my first attempt. Thanks!!!
We had a farmer in Vermont many years ago who lost both arms in a P.T.O. It was caused by having a very loose shirt and the sleeves got caught in the shaft. Definitely have to make sure the guard is on and working. Also very nice instructional video. Keep it up. God Bless.
For sure, those PTO shafts are extremely dangerous. I have one without a guard on my brush hog. Even though I’m never off the tractor when it’s running it still make me nervous. Keep on tractoring!
Nice work, Jon! We had to cut the length of the PTO shaft down for our finish mower that goes behind the Ford 8N. Loved your commentary - "You know how John Deere is. . . ."
Thanks, my dad had a lot sayings that stuck with me. I’ll see what else I come up with in future vids. Also yes, you for sure know how John Deere is. Keep on tractoring!
Hi Jon .Excellent , just had two of my technicians watch you lesson 2 times , first showed confusion , second showing the faces lit up and could not wait to get to sizing the PTO shaft to the rotary slasher. very much appreciated. We have 4 rotary cutters , 2 post hole diggers and 2 rotary tillers to size PTO shaft. you have saved us a whole mess of grief. cheers from Vanuatu.NO GAT FAMA , NO GAT KAKAE.
Terrific! Glad to hear this video helped you guys out. Sounds like you’ve got plenty of PTO’s to measure and cut. Thanks for the comment! Keep on tractoring!
2 points: 1) Don't cut your shaft off if you plan on getting some kind of a quick hitch. Even a Pat's system will add about 3 inches and your shaft could now be too short. Get the quick hitch first. 2) My cutter shaft actually gets shorter at the top of the 3pt lift than at level. I would recommend measuring in multiple places before you cut. But this went well! Keep on tractoring!
Hi Jon! Great video! You covered all the steps and this video will be a good resource for those needing to shorten their PTO shafts. You might consider doing a video on how to lengthen a PTO shaft next. 😆 Keep on Tractoring!
@@ritterjon It is possible....in a way. lol For instance, I set up my tiller (same as yours) before I decided to go with the PATs system. The PATs put me 4 inches further away from the tractor. Instead of buying a new PTO shaft, I went to a local tractor sales and supply store and purchased a 540 to 540 rpm shaft extension/adaptor for $28. It adds the exact amount that I was lacking, as it adds 4 inches to the length once hooked up. It also makes it easier to hook up and un-hook the PTO shaft during install and removal. Great video.
Great job, Jon. Good idea to cut it a little short. Not only will that keep it from binding, but you probably wouldn’t be able to retract it enough to get it on the shaft.
This actually happened to my friend and coworker. He has a kubota L 3800 with a 5' brush hog and was mowing on a pretty steep hill. As he was going down he ran into a small divet or ravine and busted his rear housing. He got lucky, as kubota fixed it under his extended warranty he got. He said he only had about six months left on the warranty. Good job Jon, great video.
I thought when you went to shorten your shaft and you went from the locking part of the pto shaft that you weren't going to allow for the shaft having to pull back to connect and disconnect... but glad it worked out
man I wish you would have done this video last year when I was cutting mine. I cut 5" as well, but sure was nervous when making that cut. Have fun tilling, Jason
Great explanation of how to do this! We get lots of pto shafts brought in to school to be cut, or repaired. It makes me nervous going off other peoples measurements, I give them the third degree on how they measured before I’ll cut anything.
Hey Jon, My method was a little different which I’ll explain. I measured from the bolt position on the tiller to the face of the shaft on my Kubota BX25. That distance is 23” in the level position with the tiller lifted. Then I measured my PTO from the bolt hole on the clutch side to the end of the spline and got 33” (a longer PTO than yours). Then I took 23” and subtracted 1/2” so the the PTO will clear the tiller shaft (22.5”). So the amount I must cut off the PTO is 33” - 22.5” = 10.5” on both ends. Wow! I am concerned it will not work. The inner sliding plastic part on the PTO measures only 14” so if I cut off 10.5” that leaves only 3.5” of plastic left. A Really short mid section. I think this is because it’s a longer PTO they provided with the tiller shipment else I’d be cutting off less. Do you think it would work regardless? Thanks for your thought.
Wow, that really only gives your 3.5 inches of plastic guard. That does seem almost too small but it should work for you. If you’d like to send me some pictures so I could get a better idea of what your dealing with Facebook message me or post them in any BX Facebook groups and tag me. Happy to help. Measure 15 times, cut once! Keep on tractoring!
This was a very well done video. Great job! I was wondering if you would have had to do this PTO shorting if you tried it with an QH05 quick hitch first; that is, if the tiller was QH compatible. Just a thought. Again great video.
Great vid Jon! I just had to do the same thing for my tiller. Gloves were key for me (I work at a computer all day) because handling that pto shaft is like wrestling an alligator. slippery greasy and pinches you if you look at it funny.
Update - you are correct and sorry for the misinformation; I went back and measured mine on my BX and indeed it's shortest when the implement is level, and grows longer by a half inch when the implement is raised to the fullest height. Apologies.
I have a compact tractor and my PTO shaft gets shorter when you lift it. I have to watch how high I lift it or it will bottom out on the tractor and the implement.
I bought a new truck without telling my wife and she parked next to it in the garage for three days without noticing it, and it wasn't even the same color as my old one! Then one night at dinner my 9 year old daughter says "Mommy, have you seen Daddy's new truck?" That's when the fight started.....
Hey Ritter bit so if I add a pto link quick attach my measurements will be different correct. Now I will measure desired pto length from the detent on the implement to the very tip of the pto shsft on tractor right or wrong your thoughts please . Thanks.
I would install your quick attach along with the implement and then find level between the PTO shafts of the tractor and implement. Measure and then subtract an additional 1.5 to 2 inches to more easily hook it up. Keep on tractoring!
@@terrymaymay3099 I’d go detent to detent and match it up with the PTO shaft. Remember your goal is to just make the shaft about 2 inches shorter than the closest distance you measure at level.
Wonder if theres a better and cheap way to measure pto shaft then a wobbly tape measure, seeing that it is such a critical measurement, I never been a fan of looks about..........
I thought for sure when you went slow motion something exciting was gonna happen. You should change the title to HOW TO cut a PTO shaft . Take care my friend
Excellent explanation! Some of the other explanations on TH-cam make this more complicated than landing a module on Mars.
Thanks for the compliment! That was the main reason I wanted to make this video because everyone else made it seem more complicated than actually is.
Keep on tractoring!
Very informative. I have a Woodmaxx MX 8600 in route as we speak. This will be my first time cutting a PTO Shaft myself. Thanks for the information. You've boosted my confidence in my first attempt. Thanks!!!
We had a farmer in Vermont many years ago who lost both arms in a P.T.O. It was caused by having a very loose shirt and the sleeves got caught in the shaft. Definitely have to make sure the guard is on and working. Also very nice instructional video. Keep it up. God Bless.
For sure, those PTO shafts are extremely dangerous. I have one without a guard on my brush hog. Even though I’m never off the tractor when it’s running it still make me nervous.
Keep on tractoring!
Yah, see You tuber Harmless Farmer he lost his arms that way!
Nice work, Jon! We had to cut the length of the PTO shaft down for our finish mower that goes behind the Ford 8N. Loved your commentary - "You know how John Deere is. . . ."
Oh, and "Good enough for a town this big." That's a new one for me.
Thanks, my dad had a lot sayings that stuck with me. I’ll see what else I come up with in future vids. Also yes, you for sure know how John Deere is.
Keep on tractoring!
Hi Jon .Excellent , just had two of my technicians watch you lesson 2 times , first showed confusion , second showing the faces lit up and could not wait to get to sizing the PTO shaft to the rotary slasher.
very much appreciated. We have 4 rotary cutters , 2 post hole diggers and 2 rotary tillers to size PTO shaft. you have saved us a whole mess of grief. cheers from Vanuatu.NO GAT FAMA , NO GAT KAKAE.
Terrific! Glad to hear this video helped you guys out. Sounds like you’ve got plenty of PTO’s to measure and cut. Thanks for the comment!
Keep on tractoring!
2 points:
1) Don't cut your shaft off if you plan on getting some kind of a quick hitch. Even a Pat's system will add about 3 inches and your shaft could now be too short. Get the quick hitch first.
2) My cutter shaft actually gets shorter at the top of the 3pt lift than at level. I would recommend measuring in multiple places before you cut.
But this went well! Keep on tractoring!
Hi Jon! Great video! You covered all the steps and this video will be a good resource for those needing to shorten their PTO shafts. You might consider doing a video on how to lengthen a PTO shaft next. 😆 Keep on Tractoring!
Thanks Martin! How to lengthen one eh! 😂 not sure I have the right tools for that.
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@@ritterjon It is possible....in a way. lol For instance, I set up my tiller (same as yours) before I decided to go with the PATs system. The PATs put me 4 inches further away from the tractor.
Instead of buying a new PTO shaft, I went to a local tractor sales and supply store and purchased a 540 to 540 rpm shaft extension/adaptor for $28. It adds the exact amount that I was lacking, as it adds 4 inches to the length once hooked up. It also makes it easier to hook up and un-hook the PTO shaft during install and removal.
Great video.
Great job, Jon. Good idea to cut it a little short. Not only will that keep it from binding, but you probably wouldn’t be able to retract it enough to get it on the shaft.
That is true, I should’ve mentioned that as well. The 1.5 inch of play allowed me to get it attached.
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Great video Jon, well done 👏. My wife constantly walks by my "investments" without noticing them. Cheers!
This actually happened to my friend and coworker. He has a kubota L 3800 with a 5' brush hog and was mowing on a pretty steep hill. As he was going down he ran into a small divet or ravine and busted his rear housing. He got lucky, as kubota fixed it under his extended warranty he got. He said he only had about six months left on the warranty. Good job Jon, great video.
Hey Jon I am Glad that I don't have to cut the PTO shaft for my kubota bx1880 I wish I could meet you. And your family.
I would love to do a road trip style meet up someday. That would be great!
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Receiving my tractor here in about 2 weeks and am researching cutting
Pto shafts.
Thanks for the video and your work you put into it. Keep em coming
Glad you found my video! Hope it helped you out.
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I thought when you went to shorten your shaft and you went from the locking part of the pto shaft that you weren't going to allow for the shaft having to pull back to connect and disconnect... but glad it worked out
cutting a pto shaft today. this video came out at a fantastic time
Perfect!
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man I wish you would have done this video last year when I was cutting mine. I cut 5" as well, but sure was nervous when making that cut. Have fun tilling, Jason
Sorry I’m a bit late with this but as I’m sure you’ve seen there are plenty of other PTO cutting vids out there.
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Nice demonstration. I have not had to cut any of my PTO shafts yet but I’m sure it’s just a matter of time
Wow, that really surprises me. You have a fair share of them.
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Great explanation of how to do this! We get lots of pto shafts brought in to school to be cut, or repaired. It makes me nervous going off other peoples measurements, I give them the third degree on how they measured before I’ll cut anything.
I bet you do, that’s because people know you’re the best!! Measure twice and cut twice.
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How's she goin'? Way to go Jon!!! Nice video on cutting the PTO shaft!!! Really good info and a job well done. Take care!!
Thanks Mike! Have you got started on planting the garden yet?
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@@ritterjon Not me Jon!!! That's Nannie's bailey wick. She planted some peas and lettuce this afternoon!!!
Thanks for sharing this video with us. Courtney sent me over here to check this video out.
God bless you and your family too!
Thanks for checking it out. Courtney is a great guy and has an awesome channel.
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Very helpful video , greating from Holland
Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate you support of my new channel.
Perfect timing! I need to do this for my new tiller :) Well Done Jon
Great, glad I timed it right for you!
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Great video Jon,covered like an industrial arts teacher!
Thanks Jim, I wanted to give accurate info. Was careful to cover all the steps.
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Hey Jon, My method was a little different which I’ll explain. I measured from the bolt position on the tiller to the face of the shaft on my Kubota BX25. That distance is 23” in the level position with the tiller lifted. Then I measured my PTO from the bolt hole on the clutch side to the end of the spline and got 33” (a longer PTO than yours).
Then I took 23” and subtracted 1/2” so the the PTO will clear the tiller shaft (22.5”).
So the amount I must cut off the PTO is 33” - 22.5” = 10.5” on both ends. Wow!
I am concerned it will not work. The inner sliding plastic part on the PTO measures only 14” so if I cut off 10.5” that leaves only 3.5” of plastic left. A Really short mid section.
I think this is because it’s a longer PTO they provided with the tiller shipment else I’d be cutting off less. Do you think it would work regardless? Thanks for your thought.
Wow, that really only gives your 3.5 inches of plastic guard. That does seem almost too small but it should work for you. If you’d like to send me some pictures so I could get a better idea of what your dealing with Facebook message me or post them in any BX Facebook groups and tag me. Happy to help. Measure 15 times, cut once!
Keep on tractoring!
Great video I just got mine done I just bought a woods tiller works great
It's good not to leave too much play in case you put a Quick hitch on will need that shaft to be longer but you have plenty of overlap there! 👍
Very good demonstration.
Thanks for the footage 🦶, and keep up the great work! 👍 Can't wait to see it working.
Thank you, in the next vid coming out this weekend. Stay tuned.
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This was a very well done video. Great job! I was wondering if you would have had to do this PTO shorting if you tried it with an QH05 quick hitch first; that is, if the tiller was QH compatible. Just a thought. Again great video.
It would have been close I’m sure. Just not ready for that quick hitch yet.
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Great vid Jon! I just had to do the same thing for my tiller. Gloves were key for me (I work at a computer all day) because handling that pto shaft is like wrestling an alligator. slippery greasy and pinches you if you look at it funny.
Sometimes it can be a pain getting them to attach and come off.
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Great job! Really appreciate it 👍
Now you'll have to demonstrate how to set a slip clutch on the PTO.
Interesting video. I hope you have a use for the tiller!
It the next video you’ll see me tilling a friends garden. Should be out Saturday morning I hope.
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Nice Job! Jon keep it on the sunny side : )
Nice video Jon
Nice explanation! Thanks for posting.
Thanks Ross! Glad you liked it!
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Hi Jon, great video.
Thanks Gary, I hope someone finds it useful!
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That was awesome Jon. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it.
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Very easy to follow, great video. So since I'm new to tractors, should you measure every implement that way? To make sure?
Yep, and making sure the gear boxes are at the closest point keeping in mind the top link length.
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Jon good how you measure and how to cut thanks
God Bless All
PaK
Measure twice and cut twice!
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Thanks very helpful video. 👍
Cut the larger plastic and metal first and use the off cut to mark the smaller one by sliding it on flush and mark it at the end.
Oh sure, point out an even better idea. Why didn’t I think of that. 😂😂
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Great video, thanks. On the BX when the implement is raised to max height isn't that when the PTO shaft is the shortest?
Thanks for watching. The PTO is at its shortest when the PTO shaft of the tractor is level with the PTO shaft of the implement.
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@@ritterjon I do not think this is correct; on my BX2670, the PTO shaft gets shorter by a half inch when raised to it's highest position.
Update - you are correct and sorry for the misinformation; I went back and measured mine on my BX and indeed it's shortest when the implement is level, and grows longer by a half inch when the implement is raised to the fullest height. Apologies.
I've discovered a circular saw with a steel blade makes trivial work of this.
I have a compact tractor and my PTO shaft gets shorter when you lift it. I have to watch how high I lift it or it will bottom out on the tractor and the implement.
I bought a new truck without telling my wife and she parked next to it in the garage for three days without noticing it, and it wasn't even the same color as my old one! Then one night at dinner my 9 year old daughter says "Mommy, have you seen Daddy's new truck?" That's when the fight started.....
Oh my goodness that's just hilarious. So funny your daughter called you out on it. I bet that was a fun family dinner. 😂
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Hey Ritter bit so if I add a pto link quick attach my measurements will be different correct. Now I will measure desired pto length from the detent on the implement to the very tip of the pto shsft on tractor right or wrong your thoughts please . Thanks.
Oh I forgot to add 1.5 to 2 inches to that measurement well again let me know if this sounds good.
I would install your quick attach along with the implement and then find level between the PTO shafts of the tractor and implement. Measure and then subtract an additional 1.5 to 2 inches to more easily hook it up.
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Am I measuring once level from detent to detent or detent on lmplement to the tip of the pto shaft?
@@terrymaymay3099 I’d go detent to detent and match it up with the PTO shaft. Remember your goal is to just make the shaft about 2 inches shorter than the closest distance you measure at level.
Wonder if theres a better and cheap way to measure pto shaft then a wobbly tape measure, seeing that it is such a critical measurement, I never been a fan of looks about..........
I thought for sure when you went slow motion something exciting was gonna happen. You should change the title to HOW TO cut a PTO shaft . Take care my friend
I took your advice and changed it! Those "How to" titled videos seem to do better sometimes. Thanks
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Biggest question is ... Has the Mrs. found out yet ??
I cannot believe she still doesn’t know. Or maybe she doesn’t care. I’m sure it’ll come back to bite me eventually.
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you need to buy a benchvice that's one thing the wife will never notice. she doesn't need to know.
I have one but where I have it located isn't very useful. I need to move it.
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What if the pto shaft that came with the implement is too short.
Gotta put it on the PTO stretcher machine and pull real hard!
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@@ritterjon lol 😂
IT'S JUST A MATTER OF WHEN SHE FINDS OUT HAHA
What is name of the spray
FVP white lithium, freeze would be best but the lithium isn’t as messy and its quick.
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If you needed 5" why didn't you cut 2 1/2" off each side?
Because a PTO shaft overlaps and cutting just 2 1/2 wouldn’t have been enough.
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@@ritterjon As I was laying in bed last night it hit me that each side of the shaft is the same length, it takes me a minute sometimes! lol Thanks
Oh yeh I forgot to mention , I have to plowing snow today.
No way! Oh man this weather, you never know what you’re going to get.
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Hope I never have to do this, :-)
4th time to make this video? So you cut the PTO shaft 4 times and its still too short LOL.
Kids kept interrupting! 🤪🤪 It a zoo around here most of the time.
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Electric bandsaw works a lot better
That it would! I don’t happen to have one of those yet.
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Harbor freight has them buy a couple extra blades and you’ll be set for years and as long as you use it correctly
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That’s funnny, Hank said the same thing.
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