WPT Power’s products play a big role in the agriculture market. With products like the innovative Pilotless® Power Take-off (PTO), the rugged Type 1 and Type 2 PTOs, GM® and Automotive Style PTOs, and the Power Pump Drives, WPT has you covered no matter what you need. Paired with our unmatched Customer Service and Engineering capabilities, having a WPT on your agriculture equipment means more work gets done.
The WPT Pilotless® line of PTOs features top-quality clutch components, dual spherical roller main bearings for maximum belt load, and is available in mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic operation. These PTOs are ideal for bale processors, tub grinders, silage baggers, windrow turners, and many other applications. The Pilotless® PTO can be mounted in a belt-driven configuration or with a Cardan shaft to drive an auger, drum, blower, or any other equipment that needs heavy-duty power from the diesel engine.
The WPT Type 1 and Type 2 PTOs can be used in many of the same applications as the Pilotless® PTOs, but are specifically engineered for belt drives. Both the Type 1 and Type 2 are available with hydraulic or pneumatic actuation. The Type 1 is designed to support the maximum belt tension (or sideload) of any PTO. The Type 2 PTO features a rigid, two-piece housing and bearing carrier construction, providing big power in a compact package. Both the Type 1 and Type 2 PTOs can be paired with either the WPT Python™ Hydraulic Clutch Control (HCC) or the WPT Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) for remote engagement of the equipment.
Irrigation is a pivotal process in the production of agricultural crops, especially in periods of less than average rainfall. It is also used for dust suppression, frost prevention, livestock cooling, and suppressing weed growth. One of the key components in an irrigation system is the Power Take-Off clutch. Common PTOs in the irrigation market include the GM® and Automotive Style PTOs. These PTOs feature flat-face spring-loaded clutch packs for maximum durability and ease of use. Both style PTOs are designed to mount to the rear of a diesel, gas, or propane engine, which makes repurposing equipment for other needs straightforward. These PTOs also feature internal linkage mechanisms to protect the components from debris, rodents, adverse weather, and damage.
With the implementation of Tier 4 diesel emission standards, it has become more likely that the engine manufacturers will not provide mounting for auxiliary hydraulic pumps or decline the option of driving them from the front of the crankshaft. This presents a challenge for both equipment manufacturers and end users, and this is where the WPT Pump Drive comes in to save the day. The pump drives are strategically designed to bolt to the main SAE output of an industrial diesel engine, providing anywhere from one to eight SAE hydraulic pump and motor flange mounts. These mounts can be used to operate hydrostatic drives for mobile equipment, air compressors, generators, and hydraulic pumps for booms, winches, excavators, grapples, loaders, and other similar applications.
The smallest pump drive is the model WPD-03, a light-duty, synchronous belt-driven unit available in several SAE input and output configurations. The next model up is the medium-duty WPD-00. This unit is gear-driven and features two pump heads, each with a total of two SAE mounts available for pumps. Input options include SAE #3, #2, and #1 housings. The following two models are the WPD-01 and WPD-02, which are large and extra-large heavy-duty units. Both units feature a modular head design that can be customized to provide one to eight pad mounts. They also feature provisions for an internal heat exchanger to provide auxiliary cooling for the gear oil.
So, when it comes time to find the right equipment for your agricultural equipment, WPT will be there with our industry-leading Customer Service and Engineering capabilities. And whether it’s the Pilotless® PTO line, the Type 1 and Type 2 PTOs, GM® and Automotive Style PTOs, or the Power Pump Drives, we will work with you until the end.
For more information on any of the products listed above, please contact WPT Power Applications Engineering or WPT Power Customer Support.