Agricultural PTO Shaft for John Deere Square Baler 100

PTO Shaft for John Deere Square Balers Models:100

CAT 5 / 6 Constant Velocity (Weasler 35N & 55N Series)

Tractor Output Shaft	Complete CV Assembly (no implement yoke or UJ)	CV 1/2 shaft with shield	Replacement Walterscheid
	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 35N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-6 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 55N CV Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.375-6 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV halfwshield Series: 35N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-6 Spline specs: 1.780-20  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV halfwshield Series: 55N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-6 Spline specs: 1.780-20	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: walter-weasler-CV Model: CV Half only Series: 2480 Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-6 Profile: 1.812-20 spline Length: 41″OAL  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: walter-weasler-CV Model: CV Half only Series: 2580 Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.375-6 Profile: 1.6875-20 spline Length: 41
	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 35N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-21 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 55N CV Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.375-21 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 35N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-6 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV halfwshield Series: 55N CV Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.375-21 Spline specs: 1.780-20	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: walter-weasler-CV Model: CV Half only Series: 2480 Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.375-21 Profile: 1.812-20 spline Length: 41″OAL  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: walter-weasler-CV Model: CV Half only Series: 2580 Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.375-21 Profile: 1.6875-20 spline Length: 41
	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 35N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.750-20 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV complete Series: 55N CV Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.750-20 Length: 48 OAL Spline specs: 1.780-20	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV halfwshield Series: 35N CV Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.750-20 Spline specs: 1.780-20  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: Weasler CV halfwshield Series: 55N CV Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.750-20 Spline specs: 1.780-20	CAT5 Specifications Type of Part: walter-weasler-CV Model: CV Half only Series: 2480 Catagory: 5 Tractor: 1.750-20 Profile: 1.812-20 spline Length: 41″OAL  CAT6 Specifications Type of Part: walter-weasler-CV Model: CV Half only Series: 2580 Catagory: 6 Tractor: 1.750-20 Profile: 1.6875-20 spline Length: 41

Overview of PTO Shaft for John Deere 100 Square Baler

The agricultural PTO shaft for a John Deere Square Baler 100 is a critical component that transmits power from the tractor to the baler, enabling its operation. This shaft is designed to withstand the high torque and rotational forces involved in agricultural machinery, ensuring efficient performance during the baling process. It connects the tractor's PTO system to the baler, allowing the baler's mechanisms, such as the plunger, knotter, and feed system, to function effectively.

The PTO shaft typically consists of a telescoping tube, which adjusts to accommodate variable distances between the tractor and the baler, and universal joints at each end to maintain power transfer even when the equipment operates at an angle. The shaft is equipped with safety features such as a protective shield to prevent accidents and potential damage during operation. It is engineered for durability, often made of high-strength steel, and is compatible with the specific torque requirements of the John Deere 100 Square Baler.

Common Applications of PTO Shaft for Square Baler

The PTO shaft for square baler is a vital component in agricultural equipment, designed to facilitate the transfer of power from a tractor to the baler. Its primary function is to ensure the baler operates efficiently during the process of compressing and tying crops, such as hay, straw, or other materials, into compact, square-shaped bales for easier handling, storage, and transportation. This shaft serves a wide range of applications in farming operations, from small-scale farms to large agricultural enterprises. Below is a detailed overview of its common applications:

1. Hay Baling Operations: One of the primary uses of the PTO shaft is in hay baling. Farmers rely on the square baler to process freshly cut or dried hay into square bales. The PTO shaft transfers power from the tractor to drive the baler's internal mechanisms, including the pickup reel, feed system, plunger, and knotting system. This process compresses the hay into dense, uniform bales that are easier to stack and transport.

2. Straw Baling: After harvesting cereal crops like wheat, barley, or oats, the leftover straw can be baled using the square baler. The PTO shaft powers the baler to collect and compress the straw into manageable bales, which can then be used for livestock bedding, mulching, or bioenergy production.

3. Efficient Crop Residue Management: In addition to hay and straw, the PTO shaft enables the baler to handle other crop residues such as corn stalks, soybean stubble, or other plant materials. Baling these residues helps reduce waste, clean the field for the next planting cycle, and provide additional material for livestock feed or composting.

4. Custom Baling Services: For farmers who offer custom baling services, the PTO shaft is integral to ensuring the baler operates reliably across various field conditions. Whether baling for personal use or clients, the shaft guarantees consistent power transfer, enabling smooth operation and high productivity.

Advantages of Using the PTO Drive Shaft for Square Balers

Using a PTO drive shaft for square balers offers several advantages that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of baling operations:

1. Efficient Power Transfer: The PTO drive shaft ensures seamless and direct transfer of power from the tractor to the square baler. This enables the baler's components, such as the plunger and knotter systems, to operate efficiently, resulting in consistent, well-formed bales with minimal power loss during operation.
2. Versatile Field Operation: PTO shafts are designed with telescoping tubes and universal joints, allowing them to accommodate uneven terrain and variable distances between the tractor and baler. This flexibility ensures smooth performance even in challenging field conditions, making them suitable for diverse agricultural environments.
3. Durability and Longevity: Constructed from high-strength materials, such as heavy-duty steel, PTO shafts are built to endure high torque and rotational stress. Their robust design minimizes wear and tear, ensuring long-term reliability and reduced maintenance costs, even under heavy workloads or prolonged use.
4. Compatibility with Various Implements: PTO shafts are compatible with a wide range of square balers, including the John Deere models. This universal design allows farmers to connect their baler to different tractors, ensuring adaptability and convenience for various farming equipment setups without the need for multiple shafts.
5. Enhanced Safety Features: Modern PTO shafts are equipped with protective covers and guards to safeguard operators from accidental contact with rotating parts. These safety features help prevent injuries and equipment damage, making the PTO shaft a safer option for agricultural operations.
6. Improved Baling Quality: With consistent power delivery, the PTO shaft ensures the baler operates at optimal performance levels. This results in uniform, tightly packed bales that are easier to handle, store, and transport, ultimately improving the quality and marketability of the baled materials.

How to Replace a Damaged Tractor PTO Shaft for a Square Baler?

Replacing a damaged tractor PTO shaft for a square baler is a task that requires precision and attention to detail to ensure safe and effective operation. Here is a general step on how to replace a damaged tractor PTO shaft for a square baler:

1. Choose the Correct Replacement Shaft: Ensure the replacement PTO shaft is compatible with both your tractor and square baler. Check the manufacturer's specifications, including length, torque rating, and connection type, to select a shaft that matches the equipment's power requirements and operating conditions.
2. Disconnect the Damaged Shaft: Turn off the tractor engine and engage the parking brake to ensure safety. Disconnect the damaged PTO shaft from the tractor's PTO stub and the square baler's input shaft by removing the locking pins, bolts, or collars securing the connections.
3. Inspect the Tractor and Baler Connections: Before installing the new PTO shaft, inspect the tractor's PTO stub and the baler's input shaft for dirt, debris, or damage. Clean and lubricate these parts to ensure smooth installation and proper operation of the replacement shaft.
4. Install the New PTO Shaft: Align the replacement shaft with the tractor's PTO stub and the baler's input shaft. Secure the connections by attaching the locking pins, bolts, or collars, ensuring everything is tightly fastened and properly aligned to avoid operational issues.
5. Adjust the Shaft Length: Extend or compress the telescoping portion of the PTO shaft to ensure it is the correct length when attached. The shaft should allow free movement without bottoming out (too short) or separating (too long) during operation to prevent mechanical failure.
6. Test the New Shaft: Start the tractor at a low speed and engage the PTO to test the new shaft. Monitor its rotation for smooth operation and listen for unusual noises. Make adjustments or tighten connections if necessary, ensuring the shaft operates safely and efficiently with the square baler.

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 AGKNX's PTO Shaft:

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.
3. Large Inventory for Fast Delivery: We maintain a substantial inventory of products, allowing us to provide quick and efficient delivery to meet your deadlines. Our streamlined logistics and stock management systems ensure that you receive the products you need without unnecessary delays.
4. Variety of Abrasives, Tools, and Parts: In addition to shafts and joints, we supply a wide range of abrasives, tools, and components to support your agricultural and industrial operations. Our diverse selection guarantees that you have access to the parts necessary for efficient and seamless workflows.
5. Customization and OEM Support: We specialize in providing highly customized solutions and OEM services tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you need unique designs, branding, or specialized manufacturing, our team works closely with you to deliver products that match your exact specifications.