PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

Upgrade your Hesston Square Balers 4690/4690S with Raydafon Group's premium PTO Shaft, engineered for unmatched durability and seamless power transmission. Crafted from high-grade materials, it ensures reliable performance in demanding agricultural settings, minimizing downtime and boosting productivity. Ideal for farmers and operators seeking efficiency, this shaft delivers a smooth, worry-free experience, solving common wear issues with its robust design. Unlike generic alternatives, Raydafon Group's precision engineering offers superior compatibility and longevity. Enhance your baler's operation today—experience the confidence of quality craftsmanship.

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PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

(At least 3 versions of drivelines have been used)

Square Balers PTO Shaft：

New CV (Constant Velocity) PTO shaft without implementing yoke, size 6. C-to-C length is 48" (1210 mm). Tractor end has 6,1-3/8" splines. Replaces Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi No: BPCV612100101. Fits Case-IH andHesston square balers. This is a complete PTO driveline assembly minus the implement yoke. It replaces the tractor half PTO driveline. It may be necessary to cut this driveline to length. Verify the length by ensuring that sufficient overlap of the drive tubes exists in all working positions without the possibility of bottoming out.Case-IH Square BaleR: 8530 (Bondioli; Heavy Duty)Case-IH Square BaleR: 8545 (Bondioli; SN <CFH0045577)Hesston Square BaleR: 4570 (Bondioli; Heavy Duty)Hesston Square BaleR: 4590 (Bondioli)

Square Balers Pickup Shaft：

Agricultural Equipment Used PTO Shaft

As long as the device does not have its own engine, you will see it being used. For example, you will often see power takeoff used in commercial vehicles and agricultural equipment. In fact, PTO innovation mainly comes from the wisdom of farmers. The tractor engine is used as a PTO to operate a jackhammer or other equipment.Some other applications you see for PTO include:wood chipperHay balerHarvesterMechanical armwater pump PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

PTO Shaft Installation Disassembly

Install assembly

1. press-fit plastic pipe and plastic cap,2. fill the groove on the horn with oil PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

3. Slide the nylon bearing into the groove4. Align nylon bearing and plastic protective coverDisassembly1. remove the nylon bearing clamp (three places) with a screwdriver, and then separate the steel pipe and plastic protective cover.2. Take off the nylon bearing from the groove of the yokes.3. repeat the above-mentioned steps for the other side. PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

How to Shorten PTO Shaft?

1. Remove the safety shield.2. Shorten the inner and outer tubes according to the required length, and the inner and outer tubes shall be shortened by the same length at one time3. Deburr the edges of the drive tubes with a file and removes all filings from the tubes.4. Shorten the inner and outer plastic pipes according to the required length, and the inner and outer plastic pipes shall be shortened by the same length at one time.5. Grease the internal drive tubes and reassemble them with a safety shield.Check the minimum and maximum length of the driveshaft installed on the machine. In working conditions, the drive tubes should overlap 2/3 length, and the plastic tube should never be separated. PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

PTO Shaft Lubrication

Frequent lubrication is required. Grease the driveline shaft parts at hourly intervals as indicated on the drawing left. PTO Shaft for Hesston Square Balers 4690 4690S

Causes of PTO Shaft Accidents

Along with clothing and limbs being caught in PTO shafts, there are many other causes for PTO shaft accidents, including:

Many tractors, especially older models, lack PTO shaft shields or have damaged or ineffective shields.
PTOs may be engaged without operator input. If a PTO shaft is attached to a moving tractor, for example, but is not also attached to an accessory, the rotating shaft may catch on ’ clothing, limbs or hair, dismembering, scalping or mutilating them.
Some farm equipment must be running in order for to make adjustments or correct malfunctions. Since PTO shafts rotate when the equipment they are attached to is operated, may be exposed to the rapidly spinning PTO shaft while examining their equipment.
Work practices such as clearing crop plugs may expose operators to PTO shafts.
Defective PTO shafts can disconnect from the machinery they are attached to. If so, they may swing and/or break off, striking anyone within range.

Safety Tips for PTO Shaft Use

The National Safety Council publishes safety tips for PTO shaft use. This included:

Keep all PTO shaft shielding (including the master shield) in place.
Repair or replace damaged or missing shields.
Stay safely away from unshielded moving parts.
Watch your step when walking or working around a running machine.
Wear work clothing with no loose ends or strings to catch on or be caught by machinery.
Keep long hair under a cap or tied back to prevent it from being caught by the machinery.
Keep children out of the danger zone.
Stop the PTO shaft when dismounting from the tractor.

PTO Shaft Maintenance Tips

lubricate the bearings regularly as recommended by the manufacturer - do not over-grease the bearing as the excess grease will attract dirt and dust.
clean the inner and outer sliding surfaces of the telescopic section of the guard daily or more frequently if the manufacturer recommends it - do not lubricate the sliding section of the guard with grease unless the manufacturer recommends it.
regularly remove the guard and clean the shaft with penetrating oil.
make sure that the U-guard on the tractor is in good condition. If it is bent, it can damage the end of the PTO shaft guard.
make sure that the O-guard fitted to the implement is the correct size to suit the PTO shaft guard.

make sure that the U-guard on the tractor and the O-guard on the implement overlap the PTO shaft guard by at least 50mm.
make sure that the PTO shaft and guard are the correct lengths for the machine - the PTO shaft guard telescopic section should be slightly shorter (not by more than 25mm) than the length of the telescopic halves of the PTO drive shaft.
lubricate the sliding metal PTO drive shafts as recommended by the manufacturer (usually before starting work and after every eight hours of use).
make sure that the button on the end of the PTO shaft moves freely, as the shaft and guard can be damaged if the button or the end of the shaft is hammered into position.
keep the tractor's rear lower lift arms in a position to avoid them striking the PTO shaft or guard when the tractor is turning - if making tight turns reduce the PTO shaft speed or disengage the PTO shaft drive to protect the shaft.
keep the restraining chains in place and secure them to a suitable point on the tractor and implement - this is usually near the O-guard on the machine and the U-guard on the tractor (this makes sure that there is no restriction in the movement of the chains) - do not attach the end of the chain to the lower lift arms.
if using a bellows type PTO shaft guard, make sure that the ends of the guard are held correctly in place at both the tractor and implement to ensure the drive shaft is fully enclosed in the guard and replace if necessary.
if buying a new PTO shaft for heavy drive machines, for example, forage harvesters, mowers, feeder wagons, or rotavators, make sure the shaft is heavy-duty and suitable for the job.
consider fitting a PTO shaft with a wide-angle universal joint on machines like balers, mowers, and slurry tankers.
make sure that draw-bar pins on trailed machines do not foul and damage the shaft or guard.

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PTO Shaft Manufacturers

Raydafon covers an area of more than 12000 square meters and employs more than 100 people. We specialize in developing, manufacturing, and selling PTO shafts, industrial universal shafts, automobile drive shafts, universal joint coupling shafts, universal joints, etc. The annual turnover is 60 million yuan and 9 million US dollars, increasing year by year. Our products enjoy a high reputation among customers in Europe, the United States, Asia, Australia, and North America. We are the top three professional OEM suppliers of many agricultural tool factories in the domestic market. Raydafon transmission shaft adheres to our “QDP” principle: quality first, rapid delivery, and competitive price. We have obtained CE, TS / 16949, and ISO9001 certification, and have systematic production equipment and a QC team to ensure our quality and delivery. We warmly welcome friends from all walks of life to visit and establish mutually beneficial long-term cooperative relations.