@@jrichtruckincbtips I get that the single line pto is pressure and return in one I would think it would just be by adding a hydraulic line and a coupler. I’m stumped on it too. I’ll probably have to buy a new pump with dual lines 🤑🤑🤑🤔🤔🤔
My truck was a 2 line and is now a 1 line it involves a plumbing change or at least that's what I was told we also have 3 line feed tank set ups but nobody can figure out how to combo them on 1 line systems
I do have a problem with my dump truck mack automatic allison transmission when lam lifting the body loading it stop and won’t go any more just when it is load it ?
@@jrichtruckincbtips I wanted to thank you for this video. The guy at work I just couldn't understand what he was saying and couldn't get it. I just had got hired and never drove a truck with a pto like this. But without this vid. I wouldn't have got to keep that particular job on the farm Again I thank you sir.
If loaded incorrectly at a Materials Site. How do you balance your load? I've seen others lift their bed partial with gate on. This allowed gravity to shift load back but I tried it with my bed and when I released the bed downward, it flew down and slammed on the frame? How do I trouble shoot this? Other's I've seen drop down the bed slowly. Can you share your experience please.
How much does a pump for this type of PTO cost? I just bought a dump truck about 2 months ago and the trailer won’t go up all the way when loaded. Unloaded it will but very slow and only if you press the gas pedal.
So say you flip your switch without the clutch to check for the grind but you don’t hear a grind. Does that mean it’s not engaging? And if it’s not, how do you fix that?
Hey J! I just bought a truck with that pto sistem with 2 lines installed. My question is if is gonna work to use on roper pump to transfer fuels? Thank you J.
When I raise my end dump trailer all the way up while dumping if I'm not quick on pressing the clutch, my truck will shut off. Do you think it's the pto itself or my transmission or clutch?
I’m starting at a local company tomorrow. Our gate control is the “5th wheel slide” switch. Say I’m unloading clean asphalt, when would I release the gate? Before I start lifting the end dump? Or after I’ve started lifting?
Yes, pushing the clutch will stop and maintain the height. Putting the pto stick in in neutral will stop and maintain the height as well. Pushing the clutch in and put the trans in gear and releasing the clutch to creep forward (without putting the pto stick in neutral) the bed will continue to raise while moving forward.. This is how dump trucks spead gravel. This is not recommended for dump trailer, just Tandem dumps.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thank you for the responses! I am a chrysler/dodge tech and only are 1 tons have optional pto unit. All electronic controls and hydro movement. When switching pto lever position is it neccasary to clutch in?
Hey J is there any tips you can give me my pto seems to be working Intermittently the trailer we go up a very little bit then maybe after the 4 time of trying it will go up smooth
My PTO switch will not hold dump in hold position it drops instead of holding? I have to keep moving back & forth to gradually dump? Replaced switch & had piston rebuilt?
The bed of my trailer is fully raised and won't lower. The employees at landfill want me to back it up and turn the wheel to get out of the way. I told them absolutely not. I'll go straight forward or back but will not turn the wheel. Then came " you're in the way " . Do you think I enjoy sitting here ? They kept at me n I used my stop work authority. Get your supervisor n well talk. Later the dispatcher called n asked me if I'll climb under n fix it . That's not just a no but HELL NO .
I think I have mine hooked up wrong. It exhausts air in the hold and lower position. I gotta keep it in the raise position to stop the air blowing out. What’s my problem?
The knob on my PTO tower started leaking air. Just today. Still works, goes up and down and engages. Just the annoying air leak. You happen to know if I have to disassemble the tower or what do I have to replace? Thanks man.
@@jrichtruckincbtips just finish work for the day and week and took truck home. I’ll start looking for the problem today! Thanks a lot man. Have a great weekend and 4th of July.
@@jrichtruckincbtips the hydraulic pump ended up being bad I guess it was getting stuck or mabey the air shifter was bad o well I ordered a new pump n it works now.thanks for the reply.
Can I get the switches for the tail gate and air bags installed in the cab? Have you ever heard of this for a frameless end dump? I'm in a wheelchair/walker from falling out of a truck and breaking my back, this option would get me back in the truck. I would imagine this would also be considered "workplace accommodations" from the government in assisting me back into the workforce and off the disability safety net. Trying hard to get back to my career. What ya think, doable?
I have similar PTO control s , PTO comes on but pump won't work. I don't think I am getting air to pump control under truck . what do you think problem is ?
Could be not getting oil to the pump. I've had a feed hose separate inside so it looked fine from outside but when pump engaged it sucked inside of hose flat and starved the pump. Burned up 3 pumps figuring it out so weird stuff can happen
Might be late for a reply, but it costs around $500, depending on how you plumb it into your air system. You can keep the PTO you have but have to swap out the plate that the cable goes into now for one that is air controlled. It's an easy swap.
I've never had problems just because of cold weather, but it doesn't get really cold here, maybe 10* or 0*F. Could be water frozen in the air lines. Maybe run some air line anti freeze. Only thing I can think of off the top of my head.
Hey first time seeing your video thanks for helping! I have a BZ from driving school bus. I also have been driving other big vehicles for many years. I’m now applying for dump truck positions. I’m comfortable driving standard but really only experienced in cars for manual transmission. What advice or help can you give me for driving dump truck? Any help would be great! Thanks!
Glad to hear, just be careful and take your time dump are really top heavy, also watch out for overhead obstacles when dumping ESPECIALLY power lines. Watch my other video here. It pertains more to class A end dump, but can also help with tandem. Thanks for watching. th-cam.com/video/r-POTBvEegU/w-d-xo.html
My truck leaks air through the Pto controller and the bed will only raise sometimes I installed a new pto controller and it still does the Same problem ? Anybody got an idea of what it could be
I’ve got to say, I’ve been pulling an end dump for close to 30 years. I’ve never heard of hydraulic oil leaking from the tower. It’s virtually impossible, all the tower is is an air valve that operates the plunger on the side of the pump
With your experience....I got a pto installed on my autmoatic freightliner. They said to put on "D" when turning on pto. Would I put it on "N" soon as it comes on? I'm confused
I would say yes, but I’ve never had an automatic. I wish I could help you with that. I am curious though, because my next truck will probably be an automatic
I don't, the installer of my system is near by. I let him deal with it, besides there's many manufacturers and styles of the towers and controls I not sure I could keep up with them. Thanks for watching
Great video been driving for 17years never operated end dump. Looking to learn everything to stay safe.
Great video! You explained things very well. I’m starting a new job hauling an end dump trailer and needed this info. Thank you
Awesome.. You're the man.. now days everyone wants to hire experience.. but they don't want to train..thanks for this video.
Don't take it personally, most of the time it's what their insurance company requires.
I appreciate your operating instructions and troubleshooting hints. Very helpful for a driver to know.
Good video. You cleared up a lot while answering questions and teaching.
Great information! It helped me troubleshoot my PTO. N found there's a mechanical issue n not operational error 😊
Great instructional video thanks man, Ima Install one on my 579 peterbilt, ppl are laughing but I’ll make that work, keep up good work cheers
❤👍awesome! Thank you so much for sharing the details a lot! Great work.
Thank you so much for all your help
Hello J thank you for the video
Good Video. Took his time explaining
That's help me alot I truly appreciate your video over lay on operating your PTO
Thanks for watching
How could you turn a single line pto from an end dump to a 2 line pto for like an rgn? Thanks for the video.
Dude I got no clue
@@jrichtruckincbtips I get that the single line pto is pressure and return in one I would think it would just be by adding a hydraulic line and a coupler. I’m stumped on it too. I’ll probably have to buy a new pump with dual lines 🤑🤑🤑🤔🤔🤔
@@jrvillarreal2901 I had a truck capable of both, it had a switch lever.
My truck was a 2 line and is now a 1 line it involves a plumbing change or at least that's what I was told we also have 3 line feed tank set ups but nobody can figure out how to combo them on 1 line systems
I do have a problem with my dump truck mack automatic allison transmission when lam lifting the body loading it stop and won’t go any more just when it is load it ?
Welcome to having a Mac automatic Allison transmission dump truck with a PTO
Yessir. Just had to have my dumper in the shop because the pto sounded real loud almost like it wasn’t getting fluid. Tank was full
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong in trucking!
With a truck that has 43k miles and a entirely new wiring harness already... I know 😂
@@jrichtruckincbtips I wanted to thank you for this video. The guy at work I just couldn't understand what he was saying and couldn't get it. I just had got hired and never drove a truck with a pto like this. But without this vid. I wouldn't have got to keep that particular job on the farm Again I thank you sir.
@@tmangamingx you're welcome, glad I could help, and thanks for watching.
Can you do a video on properly adding asphalt at a plant so your not tickted by dot
New here, is a pto needed for a hopper bottom
I think most are air operated
Thank you, brother, for your insight!
My pleasure!
I installed a PTO wet kit and it works but my truck seem to won’t get up to speed but I’m still pulling rpm’s, what u think could be causing that ?
I really have no idea.
Thank you. Im abt transition over to end dump real soon. I forgot what a wet kit was. Lol
Remember to always check for power lines and other overhead obstacles.
Can you use a truck with pto control to haul as a dry van?
Yes
The fifth wheel sits flats, do I need to take it to mechanic to have the lock moving. Wish I could send a pic somewhere to show it to u
@Mohamed for a dry van the 5th wheel needs to be tilted.
When spreading gravel is ok to leave PTO ENGAGED TO raise the box more as your driving ?
Yes
J what causes the bed to lower to fast and slam down ? It’s not nice a slow like it raises.
Could be a bad valve. Have it checked out by a trailers shop that knows hydraulics.
If loaded incorrectly at a Materials Site. How do you balance your load? I've seen others lift their bed partial with gate on. This allowed gravity to shift load back but I tried it with my bed and when I released the bed downward, it flew down and slammed on the frame? How do I trouble shoot this? Other's I've seen drop down the bed slowly. Can you share your experience please.
How much does a pump for this type of PTO cost? I just bought a dump truck about 2 months ago and the trailer won’t go up all the way when loaded. Unloaded it will but very slow and only if you press the gas pedal.
You'll need to get with your local trailer shop for that.
So say you flip your switch without the clutch to check for the grind but you don’t hear a grind. Does that mean it’s not engaging? And if it’s not, how do you fix that?
Love Your video. Chew causes Gum cancer. You never said what PTO stands for; is it power take off?
That is correct
Hey J! I just bought a truck with that pto sistem with 2 lines installed. My question is if is gonna work to use on roper pump to transfer fuels? Thank you J.
I honestly don't know, because I'm not familiar with the roper pump. However, I would think a little modification to the system maybe needed.
When I raise my end dump trailer all the way up while dumping if I'm not quick on pressing the clutch, my truck will shut off. Do you think it's the pto itself or my transmission or clutch?
That would be question for someone that know more than me, I've never had that problem.
What if your PTO is engaged causing the truck not to start ?
I’m starting at a local company tomorrow. Our gate control is the “5th wheel slide” switch. Say I’m unloading clean asphalt, when would I release the gate? Before I start lifting the end dump? Or after I’ve started lifting?
With unloading in a asphalt machine, I always opened before lifting. The only time I opened after lifting was when spreading gravel or crush and run.
Why would air be pushing back into the shifter
If you press clutch does it stop the load at its height or drop down? If your half way up and put in neutral does it stay at that heighr ??
Yes, pushing the clutch will stop and maintain the height. Putting the pto stick in in neutral will stop and maintain the height as well. Pushing the clutch in and put the trans in gear and releasing the clutch to creep forward (without putting the pto stick in neutral) the bed will continue to raise while moving forward.. This is how dump trucks spead gravel. This is not recommended for dump trailer, just Tandem dumps.
@@jrichtruckincbtips thank you for the responses! I am a chrysler/dodge tech and only are 1 tons have optional pto unit. All electronic controls and hydro movement. When switching pto lever position is it neccasary to clutch in?
@@Ranalla651 all my PTO experience have been semi's and tandems. I'm manuals yes push the clutch, automatic no clutch just flip an engaging switch.
Hey J is there any tips you can give me my pto seems to be working Intermittently the trailer we go up a very little bit then maybe after the 4 time of trying it will go up smooth
Sound like there could be a sticky valve or trash in the system.
@@jrichtruckincbtips ended up just swiching trucks everyrhing working fine now
My PTO switch will not hold dump in hold position it drops instead of holding? I have to keep moving back & forth to gradually dump? Replaced switch & had piston rebuilt?
The bed of my trailer is fully raised and won't lower. The employees at landfill want me to back it up and turn the wheel to get out of the way. I told them absolutely not. I'll go straight forward or back but will not turn the wheel. Then came " you're in the way " . Do you think I enjoy sitting here ? They kept at me n I used my stop work authority. Get your supervisor n well talk. Later the dispatcher called n asked me if I'll climb under n fix it . That's not just a no but HELL NO .
Yes Sir! You're the captain of that ship.
What if you drive an automatic and don’t have a clutch? How do you turn on pto? Just foot on brake in neutral?
Usually 1 set yellow brake 2flip switch on dash for pto
3 do yer doin
I think I have mine hooked up wrong. It exhausts air in the hold and lower position. I gotta keep it in the raise position to stop the air blowing out. What’s my problem?
Could be a couple things. Best to take it to a trailer shop
Awesome video! Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching.
The knob on my PTO tower started leaking air. Just today. Still works, goes up and down and engages. Just the annoying air leak. You happen to know if I have to disassemble the tower or what do I have to replace? Thanks man.
By the way I have the same tower as you on the video.
Could be a couple things. A loose air line, bad o-ring, or a Crack in the valve assembly. Just have to find it. Thanks for watching
@@jrichtruckincbtips just finish work for the day and week and took truck home. I’ll start looking for the problem today! Thanks a lot man. Have a great weekend and 4th of July.
@@cesar9496 you too, best of luck
@@cesar9496 Did you solve the air leak problem?
the exhaust port on my muncie pto switch leaks constantly.... any ideas?
Sounds like a bad valve
@@jrichtruckincbtips I have already replaced it and still have the same issue
Is it OK to turn pto off as I lower bed?
What if the truck is an automatic transmission? Do you Rev up the engine?
Set trailer break, trans in neutral, Rev it up.
Yes, set trailer break, transmission in neutral, and rev the engine.
Why is my tower sound like it losing air when lowering trailer?
Also why won’t the pto switch won’t turn on sometimes ?
Good job brother 👌
Thanks for watching
@@jrichtruckincbtips stay blessed
Just fixed it thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
My pto tower won't stay in the "hold" position. It just keeps going up.
Maybe a bad valve in the stick.
@@jrichtruckincbtips the hydraulic pump ended up being bad I guess it was getting stuck or mabey the air shifter was bad o well I ordered a new pump n it works now.thanks for the reply.
Can I get the switches for the tail gate and air bags installed in the cab? Have you ever heard of this for a frameless end dump?
I'm in a wheelchair/walker from falling out of a truck and breaking my back, this option would get me back in the truck. I would imagine this would also be considered "workplace accommodations" from the government in assisting me back into the workforce and off the disability safety net. Trying hard to get back to my career.
What ya think, doable?
Definitely doable, anyone who deals with dumps should be able to help you.
Do I hold the clutch down the whole time I'm using the pto?
No
If trailer comes down in hold position what is problem
How do I oil my hydraulic hoist on my end dump ?
As long a fluid is in the tank, you're good.
Got a small mini dump truck that won't raise a heavy load. What could my issue be?
Possible the pump or cylinder is too small for the load.
I have similar PTO control s , PTO comes on but pump won't work. I don't think I am getting air to pump control under truck . what do you think problem is ?
Could be not getting oil to the pump. I've had a feed hose separate inside so it looked fine from outside but when pump engaged it sucked inside of hose flat and starved the pump. Burned up 3 pumps figuring it out so weird stuff can happen
THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU....
If my hoist control lever is cable operated can I convert it to this air style pto tower that you have and if so would it be hard to do or costly?
You'd probably be looking to buy a whole new unit.
Might be late for a reply, but it costs around $500, depending on how you plumb it into your air system. You can keep the PTO you have but have to swap out the plate that the cable goes into now for one that is air controlled. It's an easy swap.
The end dump loses hydraulic fluid when lowering. What could be the cause?
Blown seal or leaking hose most likely
Keep pto engaged while lowering.
Hey buddy..I have a 71 Chevy dump truck pto..It raised but WILL NOT COME DOWN!! Fustrated
Sounds like a sticky valve or trash in the system.
I have a 2005 peterbilt 357 automatic dump truck. The bed is going up slow. Nah advice is much appreciated.
Could be several things, best to find a good trailer shop, so you not wasting money chasing it.
Did u find out the problem I’m having the same issue on my automatic? Tya
Can you help me with my problem I have a 1991 f700 crane truck and someone stole my PTO switch and now my truck won't start can you help me
My bed will go all the way up but will not hold in the hold position the bed lowers down & I have to lock in up then keep moving the lever!
Pump is bypassing not holding pressure likely need a new/rebuilt pump
Does cold weather effect the pto. It won't engage.
I've never had problems just because of cold weather, but it doesn't get really cold here, maybe 10* or 0*F. Could be water frozen in the air lines. Maybe run some air line anti freeze. Only thing I can think of off the top of my head.
Any reasons why out of nowhere my bed needs me to press on the gas all the way in order for it to go up?
I'm not a pto mechanic, sorry i couldn't help
George did u find out the problem I’m having the same issue
What about if you put it on neutral and won’t hold and start going down?
Possible bad valve
Am having trouble priming my pump it just won’t do anything
Make sure the valves are on, I've never had a priming issue.
Hey first time seeing your video thanks for helping!
I have a BZ from driving school bus. I also have been driving other big vehicles for many years. I’m now applying for dump truck positions. I’m comfortable driving standard but really only experienced in cars for manual transmission. What advice or help can you give me for driving dump truck? Any help would be great! Thanks!
Glad to hear, just be careful and take your time dump are really top heavy, also watch out for overhead obstacles when dumping ESPECIALLY power lines. Watch my other video here. It pertains more to class A end dump, but can also help with tandem. Thanks for watching. th-cam.com/video/r-POTBvEegU/w-d-xo.html
Good instruction
My truck leaks air through the Pto controller and the bed will only raise sometimes
I installed a new pto controller and it still does the Same problem ? Anybody got an idea of what it could be
What could be the problem if air leaks in up position and bed doesn't go up
Find the leak and repair.
I need to know the PTO for Volvo track
I'd need to see the setup.
What does PTO stand for?
Power Take Off
My pto is off but my light stays on will it kill the battery
Doubt it
Thank i learned a lot .
Amazing
Nice vid.
Good video
Hey rich how are you buddy.. rich I need a favor . Can show me the control valve for garbage dumper
Sorry friend, I don't have access to anything like that anymore. I'm pulling tankers now.
I’ve got to say, I’ve been pulling an end dump for close to 30 years. I’ve never heard of hydraulic oil leaking from the tower. It’s virtually impossible, all the tower is is an air valve that operates the plunger on the side of the pump
Mines doing it right now trying to figure out where it’s coming from
@@kkwoodscapesmines did it to. I think it stopped after new pump.
With your experience....I got a pto installed on my autmoatic freightliner. They said to put on "D" when turning on pto. Would I put it on "N" soon as it comes on? I'm confused
I would say yes, but I’ve never had an automatic. I wish I could help you with that. I am curious though, because my next truck will probably be an automatic
Am having trouble using the P.T.O please help me
What's the problem?
Thank you
Thanks for the info
If you have an automatic truck you might have to shut it off to engage the PTO
Well done
3:58 He said "your knob." 😬😁
How to raise a dump on DAF trucks? Do a video of it if u can
DAF? Educate me please
Do you happen to know how the airlines are supposed to be set up under the tower ?
I don't, the installer of my system is near by. I let him deal with it, besides there's many manufacturers and styles of the towers and controls I not sure I could keep up with them. Thanks for watching
Mine goes down on the hold position! Any ideas what is causing this problem?
Sounds like a leak in the valve in the controller.
Thanks
Thanks again
Thanks for watching
My bed keeps coming up after I put my lever back
Did you ever figure out the problem encountering the same issue right now
Only part I disagree with is? Use of your RPM’s, I never do, I just let the pump do it’s own thing, I never make it work harder than I needs
Thans
Awesome video!! Loved it!!!!💜