Features
Ductile Iron Bearing Cap - 117% stronger than gray iron for increased durability in demanding applications.
Enhanced Clutch Pack - Steel discs are 80% thicker than the predecessor 280 Series to resist premature tooth wear.
Improved Seal - O-ring configuration between housing and bearing cap reduces vibrational effects and improves clamp load.
Nine Speed Ratios - Covers both low and high speed ranges to match a wide variety of driven equipment.
Wet Spline Lubrication Option - Provides 7 to 10 times greater output shaft life compared to standard lubrication.
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) - Protects driven equipment; SmartStart feature reduces shock load at start-up for compatible applications.
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic) - Hot Shift
- Transmission Compatibility: Allison automatic transmissions (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Torque (Series Rating): 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - check application pages for actual torque rating
- Intermittent Torque (Series Range): 301 to 400 lb-ft (501+ Nm)
- Output Power (Series): 56+ HP (51+ kW)
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM; 74 HP at 1,000 RPM
- 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 in. with 5/16 in. key), 3/4 in. 11-tooth pump spline, SAE B 7/8 in. 13-tooth pump spline, SAE C 1-1/4 in. 14-tooth pump spline, DIN 5462 pump spline, 1410 companion flange, DIN 120 flange, DIN 100 flange
- Lubrication Options: Pressure Lube (P), Wet Spline (W)
- Speed Ratios: Nine ratios including low and high speeds
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Markets: Fire and Rescue, Truck Cranes, Pumper Cleaner, Refuse
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is the direct evolution of the 280 Series and is compatible with Allison and Caterpillar transmissions featuring a 10-bolt aperture. Applicable Parker Chelsea reference documents include the 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US), the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual, and the Chelsea PTO Stud Kits document (HY25-2002-M1_US). The hose is included with this assembly - no separate order required. Not sure this is the right PTO for your transmission? Give us a call.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
