Features
Ductile Iron Bearing Cap: 117% stronger than gray iron for increased durability
Enhanced Clutch Pack: Steel disks are 80% thicker than the predecessor 280 Series to resist premature tooth wear
O-Ring Seal Configuration: Reduces vibrational effects and improves clamp load between housing and bearing cap
Nine Speed Ratios: Covers low- and high-speed output requirements in a single unit
Wet Spline Lubrication Option: Provides 7 to 10 times greater output shaft life
Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) with SmartStart: Protects driven equipment and reduces shock load at start-up
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt
- Shift Type: PowerShift (Hydraulic) - Hot Shift
- Compatible Transmissions: Allison (10-bolt aperture)
- Continuous Torque Rating: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - verify actual rating on application pages
- Output Types: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Output Shaft Options: 1-1/4" Round with 5/16" Key (SmartStart), 3/4"-11T Pump Spline, SAE B 7/8"-13T Pump Spline, SAE C 1-1/4"-14T Pump Spline, DIN 5462 Pump Spline, 1410 Companion Flange, DIN 120 Flange, DIN 100 Flange
- Shaft Power: 37 HP at 500 RPM, 74 HP at 1,000 RPM
- Lubrication: Pressure Lube or Wet Spline option
- Continuous Operation: Yes
- Speed Ratios: Nine ratios including low and high speeds
- Part Number: 281GPFJP-N5XV or 281GPFJPN5XV
Additional Information

The Chelsea 281 Series is suited for demanding markets including fire and rescue, refuse, truck cranes, and pumper-cleaner equipment. 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, and the included hose removes the need for a separate order on applicable configurations.
Parts Manual: Chelsea 281 Series PTO Parts Manual (PDF) — exploded views, item numbers and the full parts breakdown for this series.
