Features
Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) operation for Allison automatic transmissions, 10-bolt aperture mount
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron predecessor
O-ring seal between housing and bearing cap reduces vibrational effects and improves clamp load
80% thicker steel discs in the clutch pack resist premature tooth wear
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds
Wet spline lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater output shaft life
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment; SmartStart reduces shock load at start-up
Rotatable cast-iron flanges reduce pump clearance interference; positive stop for driveline outputs eliminates oil seal damage
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt aperture
- Shift Type: Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift)
- Compatible Transmissions: Allison automatic transmissions
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) -- see application pages for actual torque ratings
- Intermittent Torque Range: 301-400 lb-ft (501+ Nm)
- Output Power: 56+ HP (51+ kW)
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM / 74 HP at 1,000 RPM (28 kW at 500 RPM / 55 kW at 1,000 RPM)
- Speed Ratios: Nine, including low and high
- Output Types: SAE B pump flange, SAE C pump flange, ISO 7652 pump flange, driveline
- Output Shaft Options: 1-1/4 in. round with 5/16 in. key (SmartStart), 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, DIN 100 flange
- Lubricant Options: Pressure lube or wet spline
- Continuous Operation: Yes
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series PTO is suited for demanding continuous-duty markets including fire and rescue, refuse, pumper cleaner, and truck crane applications. Relevant Parker Chelsea reference documents for this series include the 281/288 Series Parts List (HY25-2281-M1/US) and the 267/281/288/871/878 Series Owner's Manual. Part number 281GMKVP-B8XD is also referenced as SP281GMKVP-B8XD in some catalog sources.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
