Shortening a PTO Shaft

PTO shafts come in standard lengths so they can be adjusted to all tractors. This means you may have to shorten the PTO shaft to suit your tractor. The slasher PTO shaft is telescopic to allow it to vary in length as the slasher is raised and lowered. If the shaft is too short, it will come apart when the slasher is lowered. If the shaft is too short, it will need to be replaced with a longer one. If the shaft is too long, the shaft can bottom out causing serious damage to the tractor or implement. This can be rectified by cutting the shaft down. View our instructional video below detailing how to correctly shorten a PTO shaft. If you do not understand any of the instructions in this video or if you have any further questions concerning safety of operation, please contact your supervisor, dealer or Ben Wye Engineering and Design.