Features
Hydraulic hot-shift (PowerShift) operation for automatic transmissions with 10-bolt aperture, including Allison
Ductile iron bearing cap is 117% stronger than gray iron for extended durability
Enhanced clutch pack with steel disks 80% thicker than the predecessor 280 Series design
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap improves clamp load and resists engine vibration
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds; Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) and SmartStart reduce shock load and protect 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: Hydraulic (PowerShift / Hot Shift)
- Transmission Compatibility: Allison and Caterpillar automatic transmissions (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - verify actual rating on Chelsea application pages for this configuration
- 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
- Lubrication: Wet Spline option available
- Series: Chelsea 281 Series (evolution of 280 Series)
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series PTO is suited for demanding mobile equipment markets including fire and rescue, truck cranes, pumper cleaners, and refuse vehicles. The series supports multiple output configurations: SAE B pump flange, SAE C pump flange, ISO 7652 pump flange, and driveline outputs. Output shaft options include 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, and DIN 100 flange. Hose is included with the assembly. Reference documents include the 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US) and the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
