Features
Chelsea 281 Series hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) PTO
10-bolt aperture mounting, designed for Allison automatic transmissions
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron
Enhanced clutch pack with steel discs 80% thicker than previous design
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap for improved clamp load
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds
Wet Spline Lubrication option for 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
Rotatable cast-iron flanges reduce pump clearance interference
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: Hydraulic PowerShift (Hot Shift)
- Transmission Fitment: Allison automatic transmissions (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Series Continuous Torque: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - verify actual rating on application pages
- Output Types Available: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Speed Ratios: Nine ratios including low and high speeds
- Lubricant: Wet Spline (W) option available
- Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC): Yes
- SmartStart: Yes (select applications)
Additional Information
Parts manual and diagrams: Chelsea 281 Series PTO parts list with prices
- MuncieA20-A1007-JX1PBPWNot listed online. Call 877-776-4600 or request a quote.
Matched by full model number. Check the mounting, input gear and output against the unit you are replacing before you order. Look up any Chelsea, Muncie or Bezares number on our Muncie to Chelsea PTO cross reference.

