Features
Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) operation for 10-bolt automatic transmissions, including Allison
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap reduces vibrational effects and improves clamp load
Enhanced clutch pack with steel discs 80% thicker than the predecessor 280 Series design
Nine speed ratios including low- and high-speed options
Rotatable cast iron flanges reduce pump clearance interference
Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life
SmartStart feature reduces shock load at start-up for select applications
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic Hot-Shift)
- Transmission Compatibility: Allison and Caterpillar automatic transmissions (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - see application pages for actual ratings
- Intermittent Torque: 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 (including low and high)
- Lubricant System: Pressure Lube or Wet Spline options
- Output Types Available: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Output Shaft Types Available: 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
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is suited for demanding mobile applications including fire and rescue, truck cranes, pumper/cleaner, and refuse vehicles. A Positive Stop feature on driveline outputs eliminates oil seal damage from coupling. The hose is included with this assembly. Reference documents: 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US) and the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual are available from Parker Chelsea for installation and service guidance.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
