How to Check Engagement Torque on a Mechanical PTO
During the WPT Power Take-off (PTO) operation, the geared friction discs will wear. This is a normal occurrence and happens on all types of clutches and brakes. As the friction disc(s) wear, the torque capacity reduces. To compensate for this reduction in torque, the clutch pack needs to be adjusted. This article will show you […]
The Irrigation Workhorse – 314 Type 1 GEN II Mechanical PTO
WPT Power and one of their key partners, Diesel Gas Technologies in Australia, has been working on high side load pumping applications in key agricultural regions. It starts by offering the WPT 314 (GEN II) Type 1 Mechanical PTO. The role these power and pump packages play is to…
Mechanical PTO Maintenance Tips for Tree Care Equipment, Part Two
In Mechanical PTO Maintenance Tips for Tree Care Equipment – Part One, we outlined some key preventative maintenance steps to ensure you get the most from your chipper clutch. In this part we will discuss an easy—yet crucial—tip for maximizing uptime. The industrial Mechanical Power Take-off (PTO) is part of the mobile woodchipper powertrain and one of the pivotal components in the machine. The Mechanical […]
Mechanical PTO Maintenance Tips for Tree Care Equipment, Part One
The expectation placed on modern tree care equipment today is more demanding than ever before. The machinery is being tasked with running harder and longer all the while maintaining a reliable service life. The key to reliable service life is establishing a proper preventative maintenance schedule for key components of the machine. One key component […]
Mechanical PTO
The Mechanical PTO is a lever-actuated over-center clutch with a shaft and bearings mounted in a rigid iron bell housing. Designed for both inline and sideloaded applications on internal combustion engines with compatible SAE industrial flywheel and flywheel housings. The WPT Mechanical Power Take-Off is available in a wide range of sizes for OEM’s applications and aftermarket retrofits.
Pilotless® Mechanical PTO
The WPT Pilotless® Mechanical Power Take-Off is the solution with proven field performance in heavy-duty applications. Customers require a durable product that is tough enough to meet the high demands of wood chippers, rock crushers, asphalt grinders, pavement milling machines, water blasters, irrigation pumps, paver units and other industrial and construction applications.
The Pilotless® Mechanical is the next evolution in over-center Power Take-Offs (PTOs). The unique design eliminates the pilot bearing and increases side load capacity. The Pilotless® Mechanical PTO will optimize your cost by reducing inventory, increasing uptime and engine life, and simplifying installation.
New Feature: Hydraulic 14H PTO Mechanical Wear Indicator
As a company, one of WPT Power’s standout qualities is our willingness to listen to our customer base. By listening to the users of our products, we get valuable feedback to improve and optimize our products. One example of this…
Pilotless® PTO, A Smart Solution With a Simple Name.
We know what to call it because we trademarked it! For over seventy-five years, the mechanical PTO has remained relatively unchanged. WPT’s innovative design changed that by eliminating the pilot bearing. Our Pilotless® PTO design increases the side load capacity, is easy to maintain, and increases uptime, meaning more work gets done. That’s why others […]
Pilotless® PTO in Agriculture Augers
Off-Highway construction and agriculture industries are some of the harshest environments for your equipment’s engines and components. At WPT, we have created our Pilotless® Power Take-Off (PTO) to eliminate wear and tear on the engine, reduce the cost of extra parts, and make installation simpler. No pilot bearing means you can eliminate costly downtime while […]
How To Identify Power Take-Off Parts – Pilotless® Mechanical
Here is a quick reference guide to visually identify the common parts of a WPT Pilotless® Mechanical Power Take-Off. The main objective of a part list and exploded drawing is to provide a clear part ID, limiting any possible confusion in ordering replacement parts. This is often the best way to reduce the guesswork of […]