Features
Ductile iron bearing cap rated 117% stronger than gray iron for increased durability
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap reduces vibrational effects and improves clamp load
Clutch-pack steel discs increased 80% in thickness to resist premature tooth wear
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds
Rotatable cast-iron flanges reduce pump clearance interference
Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment
SmartStart feature reduces shock load at start-up for select applications
Hose included - no separate order required
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: Hydraulic (PowerShift / hot-shift)
- Compatible Transmission Type: Allison and Caterpillar automatic transmissions (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - check application pages for actual torque ratings
- Intermittent Torque Range: 301 to 400 lb-ft (501+ Nm)
- Output Power: 56+ HP (51+ kW)
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM, 74 HP at 1000 RPM (28 kW at 500 RPM, 55 kW at 1000 RPM)
- Speed Ratios: Nine ratios including low and high
- 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
- Lubrication: Pressure lube or Wet Spline option
- Continuous Operation: Yes
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is suited for demanding vocational applications including fire and rescue, truck cranes, pumper cleaners, and refuse vehicles. Relevant Parker Chelsea documents for this series include the 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US), the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual, and the 281 Series Sales Literature. Part number 281GCFJP-G5RZ is also referenced as SP281GCFJP-G5RZ. NMFC classification: 125820, hydraulic PTOs, pumps, motors and related components.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
