Features
Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) operation for 10-bolt automatic transmission aperture
Ductile iron bearing cap - 117% stronger than gray iron predecessor
Clutch pack steel discs are 80% thicker to resist premature tooth wear
O-ring sealing between housing and bearing cap improves clamp load and reduces vibrational effects
Nine speed ratios covering both low and high speed ranges
Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life
Rotatable cast-iron flanges reduce interference clearance issues
SmartStart reduces shock load at start-up; Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic)
- Continuous Torque: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm)
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Transmission Manufacturer: Allison
- Output Types: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Lubricant: Pressure Lube (P) or Wet Spline (W)
- Speed Ratios: Nine (including low and high)
- 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)
- Part Number: 281GPFJP-D5XV or 281GPFJPD5XV
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is suited for demanding markets including Fire and Rescue, Refuse, Pumper Cleaner, and Truck Crane applications. Applicable 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. The Positive Stop feature on driveline output configurations eliminates oil seal damage from coupling. Hose is included - no need to order separately. Not sure this is your part? Give us a call.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
