Features
Chelsea 281 Series hydraulic hot-shift PTO, 10-bolt aperture mount
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron predecessor
Enhanced clutch pack with steel discs 80% thicker than previous generation
O-ring seal between housing and bearing cap improves clamp load and reduces vibrational effects
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds
Wet Spline Lubrication option extends shaft life 7 to 10 times over standard
SmartStart reduces start-up shock load; Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment
Rotatable cast-iron flanges reduce pump clearance interference; Positive Stop eliminates oil seal damage on driveline outputs
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic)
- Compatible Transmissions: Allison automatic transmissions
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - see application pages for actual rating
- 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, including low and high
- Lubricant Options: Pressure Lube (P) or Wet Spline (W)
- Output Types: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Output Shaft Types: SmartStart Round Shaft (1-1/4 in. - 5/16 in. Key), 3/4 in. - 11T Pump Spline, SAE B (7/8 in. - 13T), SAE C (1-1/4 in. - 14T), DIN 5462 Pump Spline, 1410 Companion Flange, DIN 120 Flange, DIN 100 Flange
- Markets: Fire and Rescue, Truck Cranes, Pumper Cleaner, Refuse
Additional Information

Reference Documents: 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US); 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual; Chelsea PTO Stud Kits (HY25-2002-M1_US)
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
