Features
Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) operation, 10-bolt mounting aperture for Allison and Caterpillar automatic transmissions
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap reduces vibration effects and improves clamp load
Enhanced clutch pack with 80% thicker steel discs to resist premature tooth wear
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment; SmartStart option reduces shock load at start-up
Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life; hose included
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift)
- Continuous Torque: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - verify actual rating on application pages
- Intermittent Torque Range: 301-400 lb-ft (501+ Nm)
- Output Power: 56+ HP (51+ kW)
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM / 74 HP at 1,000 RPM (28 kW at 500 RPM / 55 kW at 1,000 RPM)
- Output Types: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Output Shaft Options: SmartStart Round Shaft 1-1/4" - 5/16" Key; 3/4" 11T Pump Spline; SAE B 7/8" 13T Pump Spline; SAE C 1-1/4" 14T Pump Spline; DIN 5462 Pump Spline; 1410 Companion Flange; DIN 120 Flange; DIN 100 Flange
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Transmission Compatibility: Allison, Caterpillar (10-bolt aperture)
- Lubrication: Pressure Lube or Wet Spline option
- Part Number: 281GCFJP-B8RZ or 281GCFJPB8RZ
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is suited for demanding vocational applications including fire and rescue, truck cranes, pumper cleaners, and refuse vehicles. Parker Chelsea publishes supporting documentation for this series, including the 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US) and the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual. If you need help identifying the right configuration for your transmission, call Pro Gear and Transmission and we will help you confirm the correct fit.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
