Features
Ductile iron bearing cap - 117% stronger than gray iron compared to the 280 Series predecessor
Enhanced clutch pack with 80% thicker steel discs to resist premature tooth wear
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap reduces vibration effects and improves clamp load
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment from overspeed damage
Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater output shaft life
Rotatable cast-iron flanges reduce interference and improve pump clearance
SmartStart feature reduces shock load at start-up for compatible applications
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic) - Hot Shift
- Compatible Transmissions: Allison automatic transmissions (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - verify actual rating on application pages
- Output Power: 56+ HP (51+ kW)
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM / 74 HP at 1,000 RPM
- Output Types: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Lubricant Options: Pressure Lube (P), Wet Spline (W)
- Speed Ratios: Nine (including low and high)
- Continuous Operation: Yes
Additional Information
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
