H Overrunning Clutch

[Doug Kieta]

I have a 51H with a 5 ft. Bush Hog shredder. I would like to improve the safety of this equipment, and myself, by adding an overrunning clutch to the PTO drive train. I have looked at clutches on the internet and find they range from about $50 to about $300. With a price range like this it is hard to make a choice. I would appreciate some advice on the purchase of a clutch. Note...I do not do a lot of day-after-day heavy shredding if the use factor makes a difference in your recommendations.

As usual, thanks in advance for the great help I always get from the experience shared on this website.

Stay healthy...stay safe!!!

 

[Janicholson]

Yesterdays Tractor sells them. Good product, good price, and you know who sold it to you.
Clutch here on YT

 

[jal-SD]

You could buy six of the $50 models for the price of one of those $300 ones, so if you are concerned about the less expensive ones wearing out quickly, think about that. As long as it works, I would go for the inexpensive one.

 

[Doug Kieta]

I agree with your observation on economics. I am hoping someone with real operating experience will comment. Besides, given the current state of our country, I am working hard to not support Chinese products, which many of YT's are. I will call them on Monday to ask about their product sourcing.

 

[Hayfarmer]

I have used on for years on my JD430, Probably close to 15. I think it was a cheap one. If you keep them greased there is not much to fail

 

[D Slater]

Have one that was long enough ago to cost forty two and change. Use on rotary mower and 7.5 wide finish mower every year and no failure yet. Did grind a extra notch in a spline so PTO shaft would slide fully on length of spines and lock.

 

[FBH44]

I had to buy one, and got one of those Indian ones, bright and shiny. After just a few hours, the thing began to twist in half. Before it failed I got a Hub City unit, just like the ones I used to use. Has not twisted yet. And I treat them very gently. Hub City is highly recommended.

 

[Mac AR]

Do yourself a favor, and buy one like this:

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/S23639_Overrun-Coupler-with-Quick-Release_28714.htm

The quick release sure is handy, and it lets you take it off when not using the pto. A big plus for me. I have one just like it setting on the shelf. Ever since I got the 300 with IPTO, I don't use it.

Mac