Features
Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) operation for 10-bolt automatic transmission apertures including Allison
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron predecessor
Enhanced clutch pack with steel discs 80% thicker than the 280 Series design
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap improves clamp load and resists vibration
Nine speed ratios spanning low- and high-speed ranges
Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment; SmartStart reduces shock load at engagement
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt aperture
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic hot-shift)
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Transmission Compatibility: Allison and Caterpillar automatic transmissions
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) -- see application pages for actual rating
- Intermittent Torque Range: 301-400 lb-ft (501+ Nm)
- Output Types Available: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Output Shaft Options: SmartStart Round Shaft (1-1/4 in. with 5/16 in. key), 3/4 in. 11T Pump Spline, SAE B 7/8 in. 13T Pump Spline, SAE C 1-1/4 in. 14T Pump Spline, DIN 5462 Pump Spline, 1410 Companion Flange, DIN 120 Flange, DIN 100 Flange
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM, 74 HP at 1000 RPM
- Speed Ratios: Nine ratios including low and high
- Lubricant Options: Pressure Lube (P) or Wet Spline (W)
- Markets: Fire and Rescue, Truck Cranes, Pumper Cleaner, Refuse
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is an evolution of the 280 Series PTO, upgraded with a ductile iron bearing cap, thicker clutch pack steel discs, and improved o-ring sealing to address the vibrational demands of modern engine designs. Applicable Parker Chelsea documents include the 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US) and the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual. Part number 281GGFJP-H5RY is also referenced as SP281GGFJP-H5RY in some catalog systems.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
