44 Series PTO Shaft-Replacement of Weasler 44 Series PTO Drive Shaft

The 44 Series PTO shaft replacement of the Weasler 44 Series PTO drive shaft is a high-performance agricultural component designed to efficiently transfer power from tractors to various agricultural implements, such as mowers, balers, post hole diggers, fertilizer and manure spreaders, and tillers. Known for its strength, durability, and reliable performance, the 44 Series shaft is part of the extensive line of PTO driveline systems, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern farming operations.

This PTO drive shaft features a robust design with high-quality materials that ensure long-lasting wear resistance, even under heavy loads and harsh conditions. The 44 Series PTO shaft is compatible with various equipment models and is designed to handle medium-to-high torque applications, making it versatile for a range of agricultural tasks. It often includes safety features like a telescoping shaft to accommodate varying lengths and a slip clutch or shear bolt to prevent damage from sudden shock loads.

Note: Our products are replacement parts and not original equipment. We provide perfect replacement products for original equipment. If you need to purchase the original equipment, please contact the original supplier.

Replacement of Weasler 44 Series PTO Shaft Parts

Tractor Yokes

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”
Safety Slide Lock	1 3/8” × 6 Spl.	5 1/2”
	1 3/4” × 20 Spl.	6 1/4”
	1 3/8” × 21 Spl.	5 1/2”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B” Bore
Quick Disconnect	1 3/8” × 6 Spl.	5 5/16”
	1 3/4” × 20 Spl.	5 1/2”
	1 3/8” × 21 Spl.	5 5/16”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Shear Bolt	Dim. “B”
Ball Shear Device With Safety Slide Lock	1 3/8” × 6 Spl.	(2) 3/8” - 16 Gr. 5	5 7/8”
	1 3/4” × 20 Spl.	(2) 3/8” - 16 Gr. 5	5 3/8”
	1 3/8” × 21 Spl.	(2) 3/8” - 16 Gr. 5	5 7/8”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”
Auto-Lock	1 3/8” × 6 Spl.	5 1/2”
	1 3/4” × 20 Spl.	6 1/4”
	1 3/8” × 21 Spl.	5 1/2”

PTO Shaft Cross & Bearing Kit

	Dim. “A”	Dim. “B”
	1 5/16”	4”

PTO Shaft Slip Sleeve

	Length	Dim. “A”	Dim. “B”	Fits Tube Size
With Grease Groove	5”		1 5/16” Sq.	2 1/2” (.120 Wall)
	5”	1 11/16” × 20 Spl.		2 1/2” (.120 Wall)
With Grease Reservoir	8”	1 11/16” × 20 Spl.		2 1/2” (.120 Wall)
	8”		1 5/16” Sq.	2 1/2” (.120 Wall)

Shaft

	Length
1 5/16” Square	6'/3'

	Dim. “A” Size	Length	Major Dim.
Spline Shaft Induction Hardened	1 5/16” × 20 Spl.	3’	1.380/1.375
	1 11/16” × 20 Spl.	3’	1.790/1.785

Shaft Weld Yoke

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B” Bore	Dim. “C”
With Bearing Groove	1 5/16” Sq.		4 1/8”.
		1 11/16” × 20 Spl.	3 11/16”

PTO Shaft Tube

	Length
2 1/2” (.120 Wall)	6’
	3’

Tube Weld Yoke

	Dim. “A”	Fits Tube Size
With Bearing Groove	4 5/8”	2 1/2” (.120 Wall)
	4 5/8”	2 1/2” (.120 Wall)

Implement Yoke

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”	Standard Keyway
Round Bore With Keyway & Set Screw	1 1/4”	4 5/8”	1/4”
	1 3/8”	4 5/8”	5/16”
	1 7/16”	4 5/8”	3/8”
	1 1/2”	4 5/8”	3/8”
	1 5/8”	4 5/8”	3/8”
	1 3/4”	4 5/8”	3/8”
	2”	4 5/8”	1/2”
	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”	Double Keyway
Double Keyway & Set Screw	1 1/4”	4 5/8”	5/16” & 1/4”
	1 3/8”	4 5/8”	5/16” & 1/4”
	1 1/2”	4 5/8”	5/16” & 3/8”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”
Square Bore With Set Screw	1 1/8”	4 5/8”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”
Spline Bore With 21/64” Pin Hole	1 3/8” × 6 Spl.	4 5/8”
	1 3/8” × 21 Spl.	4 5/8”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”
Clamp Yoke	1 3/8” × 6 Spl.	4 5/8”:
	1 3/4” × 20 Spl.	4 5/8”
	1 3/8” × 21 Spl.	4 5/8”
	1 3/4” × 27 Spl.	5”

	Dim. “A” Bore	Dim. “B”	Dim. “C”
Stock Bore With Hub O. D. Turned	1”	4 5/8”	2 1/2”

	Dim. “A”
Torque Limiter Flange	5 1/8”

Drivelines

Drivelines are furnished without Cross & Bearing Kit and Implement Yoke. Select kit and yoke as required. When the cross & bearing kit and yoke are assembled, the overall compressed length of the driveline will be 48” or 60”.

Applications of Weasler 44 Series PTO Drive Shafts

The 44 Series PTO drive shaft is a versatile and durable component widely used in agricultural and industrial settings to transfer mechanical power from tractors or other power sources to various types of implements and machinery. Its design, featuring high torque capacity and dependable performance, makes it the preferred choice for numerous medium-to-heavy-duty applications in farming and other industries. Here are some of its typical applications:

1. Rotary Mowers and Cutters: One of the most common uses for the Weasler 44 Series PTO drive shaft is in rotary mowers and cutters. These implements are essential for clearing fields, cutting pasture grass, and maintaining landscapes. The shaft provides the necessary torque to power cutting blades, enabling efficient and consistent cutting performance, even in dense vegetation.

2. Hay Balers: Hay balers are critical for compressing cut and raked crops like hay or straw into compact bales for easier handling and storage. The 44 Series PTO drive shaft delivers the power needed to operate the baling mechanism reliably, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing downtime during haymaking, a time-sensitive process.

3. Rotary Tillers: For soil preparation, rotary tillers rely heavily on PTO drive shafts to pulverize and mix soil effectively. The 44 Series PTO shaft ensures consistent torque delivery needed to drive the tines, enabling deep soil penetration and uniform tillage that prepares fields for planting.

4. Post Hole Diggers: Post hole diggers used for fencing and other construction projects also depend on the Weasler 44 Series PTO drive shaft. It provides the rotational force required to power augers, ensuring efficient drilling into various soil types.

5. Spreaders: Manure spreaders and fertilizer spreaders play a crucial role in nutrient distribution across fields. The 44 Series PTO shaft facilitates the precise operation of spreading mechanisms, ensuring uniform application and optimal field productivity.

6. Snow Blowers: During winter, PTO-driven snow blowers rely on drive shafts like the Weasler 44 Series to power augers and impellers for clearing snow from roads, driveways, and fields.

Advantages of Using the Tractor PTO Shaft for Rotary Tillers

Using a tractor PTO shaft for rotary tillers offers several advantages that contribute to efficient soil preparation and cultivation in agricultural operations:

1. Efficient Power Transmission: A PTO shaft ensures efficient transfer of power from the tractor to the rotary tiller. The direct connection minimizes energy loss, allowing the tiller to operate at optimal performance levels, delivering consistent torque for effective soil preparation even in challenging conditions.
2. Enhanced Tilling Performance: With its ability to provide high torque, the PTO shaft enables rotary tillers to break up compacted soil, pulverize clumps, and mix organic matter evenly. This improves soil aeration and creates an ideal seedbed for planting, increasing the efficiency of agricultural operations.
3. Versatility in Field Conditions: Tractor PTO shafts are designed to handle diverse soil conditions, from sandy to clay-heavy soils. Their adaptability ensures the rotary tiller can perform consistently across various field types, providing farmers with a reliable solution for preparing land in any environment.
4. Durability for Heavy-Duty Applications: Built with high-quality materials, PTO shafts are designed to withstand the wear and tear of heavy-duty agricultural tasks. For rotary tillers, this durability ensures long-lasting performance, even when used in tough soils or over extended periods, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
5. Adjustable Length for Flexibility: Many PTO shafts feature telescoping designs, allowing them to adjust in length to accommodate different tractor-tiller setups. This flexibility ensures proper alignment and reduces the risk of mechanical strain, enhancing the tiller's performance and the shaft's longevity.
6. Safety Mechanisms to Protect Equipment: PTO shafts often come equipped with safety features such as slip clutches or shear bolts. These mechanisms prevent damage to the rotary tiller or tractor by absorbing shock loads or disconnecting the shaft during sudden blockages, ensuring safe operation.

Why Choose AGKNX's Agricultural PTO Shaft?

AGKNX specializes in developing manufacturing and marketing PTO shafts, industrial cardan shafts, car driveshafts, u-joint coupling shafts universal joints, etc. The annual turnover is 60 million RMB, 9 million dollars, and it's increasing year by year. Our products gained a great reputation from Europe, America, Asia, Australia, and North American customers. We are among the top 3 professional OEM suppliers for many agricultural implement factories in the domestic market. We already have the CE, TS/16949, and ISO9001 certificates and systematic manufacturing equipment and QC team to guarantee our quality and delivery. We warmly welcome every friend to visit us and establish the mutually beneficial long-term relationship cooperation.

Advantages of Choosing AGKNX:

1. Safety Shield Types and Colors Based on Your Requirements: We offer a variety of safety shield types and colors to meet your specific needs. Whether you require shields for agricultural or industrial applications, we can customize designs to ensure durability and compliance with safety standards, providing optimal protection.

2. Wide Range of Universal Joints: Our product range includes a comprehensive selection of universal joints for various applications. Designed to ensure reliability and performance, our universal joints are compatible with multiple machines and equipment, delivering smooth operation and reduced wear over time.

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