Large irrigation systems require heavy-duty power plants to help move water into crop fields. Many companies offering these systems utilize General Motors® (GM®) engines as the power source. WPT Power connects the power source and the water pumping equipment as a GM-style power take-off (PTO).
Our GM-style PTOs are a direct fit to mount behind many GM® engines, including 4.3L, 5.7L, 6.2L, 7.4L, and 8.1L. These clutches were specifically designed to be used without spacers or adapters. Over the last few years, WPT has supplied thousands of these to customers with great success.
One loyal customer in Mississippi reports that over 200 of WPT’s GM-style PTOs are in operation on large irrigation systems feeding from the Mississippi River Delta. We have seen a spike in demand for these units now that liquid propane engines are the most used platform in the world for irrigation applications. This change results from Tier IV emissions standards, making it difficult for equipment manufacturers to continue using diesel engines. Many of these companies are now using GM® LPG engines for cost-effective purposes, which means they need a reliable PTO to fit. This is where we come in to help!
WPT Power’s GM-style PTO is a mechanically actuated clutch available in both in-line and sideload application models. It features a direct-fit bellhousing with IP 21 rating, which has been proven to keep most foreign objects and rodents from causing damage inside the unit. Because many automotive gas engines run efficiently at higher speeds than diesel engines, WPT has designed these PTOs to be operated at speeds up to 3400 RPM! Customers have reported reliable, efficient operation of these clutches in a variety of applications that utilize GM® engines. We look forward to supporting your irrigation efforts!
WPT Power will be glad to partner with your team in solving your power transmission challenges. Give us a call or visit our website at www.wptpower.com.