8 Series PTO Shaft – Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft

8 Series PTO Shaft - Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft

The 8 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft is a type of driveline component that is designed to transfer power from a tractor's engine to an attached implement. The 8 Series PTO shaft is an improvement over the 7 Series PTO shaft and is designed to offer even greater durability and reliability in heavy-duty applications. The 8 Series PTO shaft is typically made from high-strength materials, such as carbon fiber or composite materials, that are both lightweight and strong. This makes the 8 Series PTO shaft ideal for use in high-speed applications, such as mowing or baling.

One of the key advantages of the 8 Series PTO shaft is its greater torque capacity. This shaft is designed to handle higher levels of power and torque than the 7 Series PTO shaft, making it suitable for even more demanding applications. Another advantage of the 8 Series PTO shaft is its increased safety. This shaft is typically equipped with a safety shield that covers the rotating shaft, protecting operators and bystanders from accidental contact with the moving parts. Additionally, the shaft is designed to be easy to install and remove, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

Overall, the 8 Series PTO shaft is a reliable and durable component that can help improve the efficiency and productivity of agricultural equipment. By selecting the right PTO shaft for their needs and following proper installation and maintenance procedures, farmers can ensure the safe and efficient operation of their farming equipment.

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Parts

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Tractor Yoke

	Dim. “A”	Dim. “B” mm	in.
Safety Slide Lock	1 3/8” x 6 Spl.	145.0	5.71”
	1 3/4” x 20 Spl.	149.0	5.87”
	1 3/8” x 21 Spl.	145.0	5.71”
Quick Disconnect Yoke	1 3/8” x 6 Spl.	126.0	4.96”
	1 3/4” x 20 Spl.	129.0	5.08”
	1 3/8” x 21 Spl.	126.0	4.96”
	1 3/4” x 6 Spl.	129.0	5.08”
Auto Lock	1 3/8” x 6 Spl.	145.0	5.71”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B” mm	in.	Shear Bolt
Ball Shear	1 3/8” x 6 Spl.	155.0	6.12”	3/8” - 16 Gr. 5
	1 3/4” x 20 Spl.	169.0	6.64”	3/8” - 16 Gr. 5
	1 3/8” x 21 Spl.	155.0	6.12”	3/8” - 16 Gr. 5

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Cross & Bearing Kit

	Dim. “A” mm	in.	Dim. “B” mm	in.
	34.9	1.38”	106.5	4.19”

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Inner Profile Yoke

	Dim. “A” mm	in.	Dim. “B” mm	in.
With Bearing Groove	45.2	1.78”	120.0	4.72”
	54.2	2.13”	120.0	4.72”

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Outer Profile Yoke

	Dim. “A” mm	in.	Dim. “B” mm	in.
With Bearing Groove	63.0	2.48”	120.0	4.72”

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Inner Tube

	Length mm	in.
	1.5	59.06
	1.0	39.37

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Roll Pin

	Dim. “A”		Dim. “B”
	mm	in.	mm	in.
	8.0	.31”	80.0	3.15”
	12.0	.47”	80.0	3.15”

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Outer Tube

	Length mm	in.
	1.5	59.06
	1.0	39.37

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Implement Yoke

	Dim. “A”		Dim. “B”		Standard Keyway
	mm	in.	mm	in.	mm	in.
Round Bore With Keyway & Set Screw	35.0	1.38”	117.0	4.61”	8.0	.31”
	38.1	1.50”	120.0	4.72”	9.5	.37”
	44.5	1.75”	120.0	4.72”	9.5	.37”
	50.8	2.00”	120.0	4.72”	12.7	.5”
	Dim. “A”		Dim. “B”		Pinhole
			mm	in.	mm	in.
Spline Bore With Pinhole	1 3/8” x 6 Spl.		117	4.61”	7.93	.312”

	Dim. “A”	Dim. “B”
		mm	in.
Clamp Yoke	1 3/8” x 6 Spl.	124.0	4.88”
	1 3/4” x 20 Spl.	129.0	5.08”
	1 3/8” x 21 Spl.	124.0	4.88”

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Guard

Fits Overall Driveline Length	Bearing Kit (2 per kit)
48”	961-4589
60”	961-4589
Easy Lock Replacement Kit
Guard Chain Kit

▍8 Series PTO Shaft Driveline

Overall Comp. Length Dim. “A”	Max. Running Length	Tractor Yoke	Implement Yoke
57”	83”	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD	1 3/4” Rd. w/3/8” Keyway
46”	63”	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD
57”	65”	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD
48”	70”	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD	*
60”	86”	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. QD	*
46”	63”	1 3/8” x 21 Spl. QD	1 3/8” x 21 Spl. QD
32”	40”	1 3/8” x 6 Spl. Safety Slide Lock	1 1/2” Rd. w/3/8” Keyway Shear Bolt Yoke

▍Characteristics of 8 Series PTO Shaft

The 8 Series Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft is a driveline component that is designed to transfer power from a tractor's engine to an attached implement. Some of the key characteristics of the 8 Series PTO shaft include the following:

(1) High strength: The 8 Series PTO shaft is typically made from high-strength materials, such as carbon fiber or composite materials, that are both lightweight and strong. This makes the 8 Series PTO shaft ideal for use in high-speed applications, such as mowing or baling.

(2) High torque capacity: The 8 Series PTO shaft is designed to handle higher levels of power and torque than the 7 Series PTO shaft, making it suitable for even more demanding applications. This means that it can handle high levels of power and torque without failing or breaking.

(3) Increased safety: The 8 Series PTO shaft is typically equipped with a safety shield that covers the rotating shaft, protecting operators and bystanders from accidental contact with the moving parts. Additionally, the shaft is designed to be easy to install and remove, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

(4) Versatility: The 8 Series PTO shaft is compatible with a wide range of agricultural machinery, making it a versatile and flexible solution for farmers and other agricultural professionals.

(5) Lightweight: The 8 Series PTO shaft is typically lighter in weight than traditional PTO shafts, which can help reduce the overall weight of the equipment and improve fuel efficiency.

(6) Easy to maintain: The 8 Series PTO shaft is designed to be easy to maintain, with many models featuring removable end caps that allow for easy access to the bearings and other components.

Overall, the 8 Series PTO shaft is a reliable and durable component that can help improve the efficiency and productivity of agricultural equipment. By selecting the right PTO shaft for their needs and following proper installation and maintenance procedures, farmers can ensure the safe and efficient operation of their farming equipment.

▍Applications of 8 Series PTO Shafts

PTO (Power Take-Off) shafts are used to transfer power from a tractor or other power source to another machine or implement. The 8 Series PTO shafts are a type of PTO shaft commonly used in agriculture and industrial applications. Here are some common applications of 8 Series PTO shafts:

1. Agricultural machinery: 8 Series PTO shafts are commonly used in agricultural machinery such as balers, mowers, and harvesters. These machines use the PTO shaft to transfer power from the tractor to the machine's cutting or harvesting mechanism.

2. Forestry equipment: Forestry equipment such as wood chippers and stump grinders also use 8 Series PTO shafts to transfer power from the tractor to the machine's cutting mechanism.

3. Construction machinery: Construction machineries such as excavators and loaders use PTO shafts to power attachments such as augers, rock breakers, and concrete mixers.

4. Industrial equipment: 8 Series PTO shafts are also used in industrial equipment such as generators, pumps, and compressors. These machines use the PTO shaft to transfer power from the tractor or other power source to the machine's output mechanism.

5. Snow removal equipment: Snow blowers and snow plows also use 8 Series PTO shafts to transfer power from the tractor to the machine's snow removal mechanism.

Overall, 8 Series PTO shafts are used in a wide range of applications where power needs to be transferred from one machine to another. They are an essential component of many types of machinery and equipment used in agriculture, forestry, construction, and industrial settings.

8 Series PTO Shaft for Finish Mower	8 Series PTO Shaft for Fertilizer Spreader

▍8 Series PTO Shafts and Agricultural Gearboxes

In agricultural machinery, PTO shafts are often connected to agricultural gearboxes to transfer power to different implements. The 8 Series PTO shafts are commonly used with agricultural PTO gearbox to power a variety of implements used in farming. Here are some examples of how 8 Series PTO shafts and agricultural gearboxes are used together:

Rotary mowers: Rotary mowers are commonly used to cut grass and other vegetation in agricultural settings. They use an agricultural gearbox to transfer power from the PTO shaft to the mower blades.

Spreaders: Fertilizer and manure spreaders use an agricultural gearbox to transfer power from the PTO shaft to the spreader mechanism. This allows the material to be spread evenly over a large area.

Tillers: Agricultural tillers are used to prepare the soil for planting. They use an agricultural gearbox to transfer power from the PTO shaft to the tiller blades.

Post hole diggers: Post hole diggers are used to dig holes for fence posts and other structures. They use an agricultural gearbox to transfer power from the PTO shaft to the digging mechanism.

Hay balers: Hay balers are used to compress and bale hay for storage and transportation. They use an agricultural gearbox to transfer power from the PTO shaft to the baler mechanism.

Overall, agricultural gearboxes are an essential component of many farm implements, and the 8 Series PTO shafts are commonly used to transfer power to these agricultural gearboxes. This allows farmers to efficiently and effectively use a variety of equipment to manage their fields and crops.