Features
Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift) operation for 10-bolt automatic transmission apertures, including Allison and Caterpillar
Ductile iron bearing cap, 117% stronger than gray iron, resists vibrational stress from modern engine designs
Enhanced clutch pack with steel discs 80% thicker than the predecessor 280 Series to reduce premature tooth wear
O-ring sealing configuration between housing and bearing cap improves clamp load and seal integrity
Nine speed ratios including low and high speeds; Wet Spline Lubrication option provides 7 to 10 times greater shaft life
SmartStart reduces shock load at start-up; Electronic Overspeed Control (EOC) protects driven equipment
Tech Specs
- Mounting Type: 10-Bolt aperture (Allison and Caterpillar automatic transmissions)
- Shift Type: Hydraulic PowerShift (hot-shift)
- Continuous Torque: 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) - verify actual rating on application pages
- Intermittent Torque: 301 to 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)
- Output Types: SAE B Pump Flange, SAE C Pump Flange, ISO 7652 Pump Flange, Driveline
- Output Shaft Options: 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), SAE C (1-1/4 in. 14-tooth), DIN 5462 pump spline, 1410 companion flange, DIN 120 flange, DIN 100 flange
- Lubrication: Pressure Lube or Wet Spline options
- 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.
