{"id":2548,"date":"2026-05-13T02:40:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2548"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:42:22","slug":"pto-shaft-for-john-deere-square-balers","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/vi\/product\/pto-shaft-for-john-deere-square-balers\/","title":{"rendered":"PTO Shaft for John Deere Square Balers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #1c2331; line-height: 1.75; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f4f6f9;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #1e2d40; background: #f4f8fb; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; margin: 0;\">\n<p><!-- ===== HERO BANNER ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1e35 0%, #0e3558 55%, #0a6e96 100%); width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 12px); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #7fcde8; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;\">Agricultural Driveline Components \u00b7 UK Supply<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: clamp(20px, 4.5vw, 38px); margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.25; font-family: Georgia, serif; text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\">PTO Shaft for John Deere Square Balers<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #a8ddf0; font-size: clamp(13px, 2vw, 15px); margin: 0; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;\">Direct Replacement \u00b7 Weasler 35N CV \u00b7 35 HP @ 540 RPM \u00b7 CAT5 &amp; CAT6 \u00b7 Dual 1-3\/8&#8243; \u00d7 6-Spline Yokes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== INTRO + IMAGE + ENQUIRY CTA ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #3a4a5a; margin: 0 0 18px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2585 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-Round-Balers-1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" title=\"\">A PTO shaft failure during baling season doesn&#8217;t just cost you a few hours \u2014 it can cost you an entire field&#8217;s worth of weather windows. This replacement PTO shaft for John Deere square balers is engineered to the exact dimensional and torque specification of the Weasler 35N CV original, built with forged-steel yokes, CV joint bell housings, and a slip clutch assembly calibrated specifically for square baler input requirements. Whether your operation is a single-farm setup in Shropshire or a multi-baler contracting fleet sweeping through Lincolnshire&#8217;s harvest, the shaft connects your tractor&#8217;s 540 RPM PTO output to the baler&#8217;s input gearbox through a robust two-piece constant velocity driveline that handles articulation angles without vibration penalties. UK agricultural dealers, farm machinery distributors, and independent farm operators across England, Scotland, and Wales have stocked this shaft as their standard Weasler and Walterscheid replacement for John Deere square baler applications.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 10px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d95208, #f07030); color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px 44px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.6px; box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(217,82,8,0.45); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-gearboxes.top\">\ud83d\udce7\u00a0 Get a Quote \u2014 sales@pto-gearboxes.top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== QUICK SPECS CARDS ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #eef5fa; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">At a Glance: Key Performance Figures<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 160px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.09); border-top: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #7a8fa0; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Rated Power<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #0a6e96; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">35 HP<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a9bab; margin: 3px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">@ 540 RPM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 160px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.09); border-top: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #7a8fa0; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Yoke Size<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #0a6e96; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">1-3\/8&#8243;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a9bab; margin: 3px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">6-spline, female, dual<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 160px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.09); border-top: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udee1<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #7a8fa0; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Slip Clutch<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #0a6e96; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">1-3\/8&#8243;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a9bab; margin: 3px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">6-spline overload protection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 160px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.09); border-top: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #7a8fa0; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Input Shaft<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #0a6e96; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">1.750&#8243;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a9bab; margin: 3px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">-6 profile, standard output<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 160px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.09); border-top: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #7a8fa0; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Joint Type<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #0a6e96; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">CV<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a9bab; margin: 3px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Constant velocity, two-piece<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 160px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.09); border-top: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udd2e<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #7a8fa0; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Tractor Category<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #0a6e96; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">CAT5\/6<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #8a9bab; margin: 3px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Both configurations stocked<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== PRODUCT GALLERY ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Product Gallery<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 28%; box-sizing: border-box;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; display: block; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-3-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO shaft slip clutch assembly John Deere baler\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 28%; box-sizing: border-box;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; display: block; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-4-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Square baler PTO driveshaft UK agricultural supplier\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #eef5fa; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Technical Specifications &amp; Part Number Reference<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #3a4a5a; margin: 0 0 18px;\">The chart below covers the complete configuration range for this John Deere square baler PTO shaft. Three tractor output shaft profiles are supported, each available in CAT5 and CAT6 forms, with part numbers referencing the complete CV assembly, the shielded half-shaft, and the Walterscheid-equivalent half-shaft for direct cross-reference during parts ordering. UK dealers can use these numbers directly in purchase orders or send them to us for confirmation of stock availability before dispatch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-9-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO shaft for John Deere square balers technical drawing dimensions\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Full Specification Table<\/h3>\n<table class=\"dojoTabular\" style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"22%\">\n<div align=\"center\">Tractor Output Shaft<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th width=\"29%\">\n<p align=\"center\">Complete CV Assembly<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Part Number<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">(no implement yoke or UJ)<span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 500;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2565\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-10.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Technical Specification\" width=\"1936\" height=\"528\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-10.webp 1936w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-10-1280x349.webp 1280w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-10-980x267.webp 980w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-10-480x131.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1936px, 100vw\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th width=\"23%\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p>CV 1\/2 shaft<\/p>\n<p>Part Number<\/p>\n<p>with shield<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2566\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-11.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Technical Specification\" width=\"2080\" height=\"496\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-11.webp 2080w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-11-1280x305.webp 1280w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-11-980x234.webp 980w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-11-480x114.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2080px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th width=\"26%\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p>Replacement of Walterscheid Replacement<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 Shaft Part Number<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2567\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-12.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Technical Specification\" width=\"1632\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-12.webp 1632w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-12-1280x502.webp 1280w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-12-980x384.webp 980w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-12-480x188.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1632px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2568\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-13.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Technical Specification\" width=\"1184\" height=\"864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-13.webp 1184w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-13-980x715.webp 980w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-13-480x350.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1184px, 100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a014503548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a014505548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a019503506<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a019505506<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u00a04GZM139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u00a04GYM140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2569\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-14.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Technical Specification\" width=\"1184\" height=\"864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-14.webp 1184w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-14-980x715.webp 980w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-14-480x350.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1184px, 100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a014603548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a014605548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a019603521<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a019605521<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a04GZM239<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a04GYM240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2570\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-15.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Technical Specification\" width=\"1184\" height=\"864\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-15.webp 1184w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-15-980x715.webp 980w, https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-15-480x350.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1184px, 100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a014703548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a014705548<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a019703520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a019705520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"90%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a04GZM339<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0CAT6<\/td>\n<td>\u00a04GYM340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== PRODUCT ADVANTAGES \/ FEATURES ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Why This PTO Shaft Outperforms Generic Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-5-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO shaft John Deere square baler performance features\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef5fa, #e4eef6); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11,30,53,0.07);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\">\u2699\u00a0 Constant Velocity Joint for Smooth Headland Performance<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Standard cardan-only PTO shafts produce second-order vibration when the tractor and baler are not in a straight line \u2014 which describes virtually every headland turn in UK field conditions. The CV joint in this shaft maintains perfectly uniform output speed regardless of the operating angle, eliminating the pulsing that accelerates wear in the baler&#8217;s input gearbox and knotter mechanism. Operators who switch from a non-CV shaft to this assembly frequently report a marked reduction in knotter malfunctions during tight-turning field operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef5fa, #e4eef6); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11,30,53,0.07);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\">\ud83d\udee1\u00a0 Precision-Calibrated Slip Clutch for Gearbox Protection<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">The slip clutch on this shaft is set to disengage before a torque spike can cause internal damage to the baler&#8217;s input gearbox \u2014 a costly repair whether you&#8217;re farming in Norfolk or Ayrshire. The friction disc pack is calibrated specifically for the torque range of John Deere square baler input shafts, which means it protects without unnecessary false-trips during normal slug-feeding conditions. Replacement friction disc kits are available separately, allowing the clutch body to be rebuilt without replacing the entire shaft assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef5fa, #e4eef6); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11,30,53,0.07);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd28\u00a0 Telescopic Tube for Fleet Flexibility<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">The implement-side driveline section features a sliding, splined telescopic tube that adjusts to varying hitch-to-input distances across different tractor models and baler configurations. This matters when a single contractor runs, say, a John Deere 6130R and a 6215R paired with the same baler \u2014 the same shaft covers both setups without modification. The sliding section incorporates a grease nipple for field lubrication and the internal tube profile is machined to H7 tolerance to prevent stick-slip under load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef5fa, #e4eef6); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96; box-sizing: border-box; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11,30,53,0.07);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd12\u00a0 Full-Coverage Safety Shield, Tool-Free Service<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">The outer shield assembly is co-rotating with the driveline profile and remains stationary from the operator&#8217;s perspective, preventing entanglement hazards. Shield retention brackets are designed for tool-free removal during maintenance, which reduces the temptation to operate with shields removed during a quick grease-up at the field headland. UV-stabilised HDPE construction means the shield remains serviceable through multiple UK harvest seasons without becoming brittle or discoloured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== WORKING PRINCIPLE, MATERIALS, SCENARIOS ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #eef5fa; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">How It Works, What It&#8217;s Made Of, and Where It&#8217;s Used<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; display: block; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-2-1-1.webp\" alt=\"John Deere square baler PTO shaft yoke detail\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0a6e96; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Power Path Through the Driveline<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Rotation originates at the tractor&#8217;s PTO output stub shaft turning at 540 RPM. It passes through the CV joint assembly \u2014 which handles articulation at the tractor hitch point \u2014 into the splined telescopic tube section. The inner and outer profile of the tube telescope under load while transmitting torque continuously. Power exits via the implement-side universal joint into the baler&#8217;s input gearbox, which converts the continuous rotation into the high-force reciprocating motion of the bale chamber plunger. The slip clutch sits between the tractor yoke and the first universal joint, acting as the sacrificial break-point in the event of an overload shock. The entire system is designed so that mechanical failures always occur at the cheapest, easiest-to-replace component.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0a6e96; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Material Breakdown<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Driveline tubes are cold-drawn, high-yield carbon steel with internal spline profiles precision-machined to ISO tolerance. Universal joint cross-kits use forged alloy steel, case-hardened, with needle-roller bearing assemblies pre-packed with lithium-complex grease at assembly and accessed for re-lubrication through standard grease nipples. CV joint bell housings are investment-cast nodular iron for dimensional stability under cyclic bending loads. Yoke forgings are drop-forged medium-carbon steel, phosphate-treated and coated before assembly. External shield cones are UV-stabilised HDPE, rated for extended outdoor service in the variable UK climate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Application Scenarios Tiles --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 16px; margin: 20px 0 12px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Application Scenarios Across the United Kingdom<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 170px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 3px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Cereal Straw Baling<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #7a8fa0;\">East Midlands &amp; East Anglia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 170px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 3px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83e\udd94<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Hay Production for Livestock<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #7a8fa0;\">Wales &amp; Northern England<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 170px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 3px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\ude9c<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Multi-Machine Contracting<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #7a8fa0;\">Yorkshire &amp; Scotland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 170px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 3px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83c\udfdb<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Dealer Parts Inventory<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #7a8fa0;\">Agricultural Merchants UK-wide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 18px; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-7-1-1.webp\" alt=\"John Deere square baler PTO shaft application UK farm field\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Customer Success Stories<\/h2>\n<p><!-- Featured Case Study --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1e35 0%, #0e3558 60%, #0a4a70 100%); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(11,30,53,0.18); position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 180px; height: 180px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,110,150,0.3), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #0a6e96; color: #ffffff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase;\">\ud83d\udccb Case Study \u2014 UK Arable Contracting<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Lincolnshire Contractor Cuts Harvest Shaft Downtime to Zero<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #88c8e8; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Business:<\/strong> Harrison Agricultural Services \u2014 Lincolnshire, UK<br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Scale:<\/strong> Three John Deere 348 square balers covering approximately 1,200 hectares of cereal straw annually<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #b8d8ec; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">During the 2023 harvest, Harrison Agricultural lost two full working days to PTO shaft failures on two of their three balers \u2014 one shaft fracture and one slip clutch seizure, both at peak season. The combined loss of capacity represented a significant financial hit on a contracted programme with fixed completion dates. For the 2024 season, they switched all three machines to our John Deere square baler PTO shaft specification. The entire harvest programme completed without a single shaft-related stoppage. Their workshop manager noted that the CV joint quality matched the original equipment shafts, and that having a consistent part number reference across all three machines simplified their spares stock considerably. They have since placed a standing order to maintain two spare assemblies on-site throughout the baling season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Three Testimonials --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: #fafbfc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-top: 4px solid #f5a623; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f5a623; margin: 0 0 8px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;Ordered shafts for our John Deere 348 and 458 balers. Both fitted straight on, no faffing about with adapters. We&#8217;ve run them through wheat and barley straw with no problems at all. The slip clutch already saved us once when a piece of baler twine got wound into the mechanism \u2014 shaft slipped and nothing downstream was damaged. Good build quality and the pricing makes sense for what you&#8217;re getting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2014 James T., Farm Manager, Norfolk, England<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: #fafbfc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-top: 4px solid #f5a623; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f5a623; margin: 0 0 8px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;We&#8217;re a machinery dealer in North Yorkshire and we stock these as our standard John Deere baler shaft replacement. The part number chart makes cross-referencing easy \u2014 our counter staff can use it without needing to call the back office. No warranty returns since we switched to this supplier. The price is competitive enough that we can hold margin and still sit below OEM dealer pricing, which our farmers notice and appreciate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2014 Richard M., Parts Manager, Agricultural Dealer, North Yorkshire, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; background: #fafbfc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; border-top: 4px solid #f5a623; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f5a623; margin: 0 0 8px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;Mixed farm in Shropshire \u2014 we run a John Deere square baler for hay and straw. The original shaft had done four seasons and was starting to feel rough through the CV. Replaced it with this and the difference was immediate; the vibration through the tractor seat on headland turns is noticeably reduced. The adjustable length made fitting easy on our hitch geometry. Solid product.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2014 Catherine H., Farm Owner, Shropshire, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== FACTORY & CUSTOMISATION ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef5fa, #e0eef7); padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Manufacturing Capability &amp; Custom PTO Shaft Programmes<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(11,30,53,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-8-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO shaft manufacturing facility production quality\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #3a4a5a; margin: 0 0 14px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Our production facility has focused on agricultural driveline components for over 18 years, supplying replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/vi\/application\/pto-shaft-for-concrete-pump-truck-the-full-power-drive-system-that-keeps-high-rise-builds-moving\/\">PTO shafts<\/a> and CV assemblies to machinery manufacturers, dealer networks, and independent distributors across the United Kingdom and Europe. CNC-controlled machining centres produce the spline profiles and bearing housings to dimensional tolerances that match the OEM specification, while automated heat-treatment lines ensure consistent case hardness across every batch of joint cross forgings. Each completed assembly undergoes a torque load test and a runout check before packaging \u2014 not a random-sample audit, but 100% production testing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #3a4a5a; margin: 0 0 18px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Custom PTO shaft production is a genuine capability here, not a sales talking point. If your John Deere baler application calls for a non-standard collapsed length, an alternative yoke bore or spline count, a specific clutch torque setting, or a modified shield geometry, our applications engineering team will assess the request and confirm a production specification \u2014 typically within 48 hours of receiving a dimensioned drawing or a sample shaft for measurement. UK dealers developing a private-label stock programme for baler driveline components are welcome to enquire about dedicated labelling and packaging options. Minimum quantities for custom runs are negotiable, and prototype samples can generally be produced within 15 working days of drawing sign-off.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2705\u00a0 Custom Length &amp; Spline Profile<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Made-to-drawing collapsed and extended dimensions for any tractor\u2013baler hitch combination<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2705\u00a0 Torque-Specific Clutch Setting<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Slip threshold set to your implement&#8217;s rated maximum input torque at time of assembly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2705\u00a0 Private Label for UK Dealers<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">White-label packaging and parts numbering available for dealer stock programmes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.07); box-sizing: border-box; border-left: 4px solid #0a6e96;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #0b1e35; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\u2705\u00a0 DDP Shipping to UK Ports<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Tiered volume pricing with all duties and freight included in the landed cost<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b1e35, #0a6e96); color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 38px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(10,110,150,0.38); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-gearboxes.top\">\ud83d\udce7\u00a0 Request a Custom or Volume Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== RELATED PRODUCTS ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Related Agricultural Driveline Products<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background: #f4f8fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 3px solid #0a6e96; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2699<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Agricultural PTO Gearboxes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Right-angle and in-line ratio gearboxes for mowers, spreaders, and balers. Custom ratios available for UK dealer programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background: #f4f8fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 3px solid #0a6e96; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Standard Cardan PTO Shafts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Series 4 through 8 for tractors from 18 HP to 200+ HP, covering the full range of UK-used tractor-mounted implements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background: #f4f8fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 3px solid #0a6e96; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udca7<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">PTO Shaft Shield Replacement Sets<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">HDPE cone and outer tube shields for series 4\u20137 shafts. UV-stabilised for extended outdoor service in UK conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background: #f4f8fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 3px solid #0a6e96; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Universal Joint Cross Kits<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Individual UJ cross kits for in-field replacement. Forged alloy steel, pre-greased needle roller bearings, snap-ring installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background: #f4f8fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06); box-sizing: border-box; border-top: 3px solid #0a6e96; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udee0<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Friction Disc Slip Clutch Assemblies<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a7a8a; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Standalone friction clutch units for 1-3\/8&#8243; and 1-3\/4&#8243; shafts. Field-adjustable spring tension without specialist tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== FAQ WITH SCHEMA MICRODATA ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #eef5fa; padding: 16px 20px 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 24px); border-left: 5px solid #0a6e96; padding-left: 12px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: Georgia, serif;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">What is the best PTO shaft for a John Deere square baler used on a UK arable farm, and which series should I be ordering?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">For John Deere square balers \u2014 including the 328, 338, 348, 458, and similar models \u2014 the correct specification is a 5-series CV PTO shaft rated at 35 HP at 540 RPM, with dual female 1-3\/8&#8243; x 6-spline yokes and a matching slip clutch. This is the Weasler 35N CV specification. For UK arable farms where straw volume and machine output rates are high, the CV joint is particularly important because it eliminates vibration during headland turns. Our CAT5 and CAT6 variants cover the most common tractor output shaft profiles used in the UK with these baler models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">How do I figure out whether I need a CAT5 or CAT6 shaft when replacing the PTO driveline on my John Deere baler in the UK?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">CAT5 covers the standard 1-3\/8&#8243; x 6-spline tractor PTO output stub shaft \u2014 the spline tip circle measures approximately 34.9 mm across. CAT6 covers the larger 1-3\/4&#8243; x 6-spline output found on heavier tractors, with a tip circle of approximately 44.5 mm. Measure your tractor&#8217;s PTO stub shaft with a vernier, or check the tractor&#8217;s operating manual, which will state the PTO output shaft category. If you&#8217;re ordering for a dealer stock without knowing the end tractor, holding both CAT5 and CAT6 is the standard approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Where can UK farm machinery dealers get competitive wholesale prices on John Deere square baler PTO shafts for their parts programme?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">UK agricultural dealers and parts distributors can contact us directly at sales@pto-gearboxes.top for stocking programme pricing on John Deere square baler PTO shafts. We supply on DDP terms to UK delivery addresses, so there are no additional import or customs fees to factor in. We offer tiered pricing from small stocking quantities up to container volume, and samples can be supplied before any commitment to a volume order. Private-label programmes for dealers wanting to stock under their own part numbers are also available on request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">How much does a replacement PTO shaft for a John Deere square baler typically cost in the UK, and what factors affect the price?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Cost varies depending on whether you need a complete CV assembly or only a half-shaft replacement, the tractor category (CAT5 or CAT6), and the order quantity. OEM parts through John Deere dealer channels in the UK carry a premium for the brand association. Our aftermarket equivalent is produced to the same dimensional and material specification at a meaningfully lower price point \u2014 contact us at sales@pto-gearboxes.top for a current quote, as pricing reflects live material and logistics costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">When should I replace the slip clutch on my John Deere square baler PTO shaft, and what does a worn clutch look like?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Replace the slip clutch if it slips under a normal working load \u2014 indicating worn-down friction discs \u2014 or if it fails to slip during a clear overload event, which suggests corrosion or seizure in the disc pack. Visual warning signs include heat discolouration around the clutch housing, a burnt smell after a heavy slug feed, scoring on the friction faces, or uneven spring compression when the clutch is disassembled. For UK commercial baling operations, inspecting the clutch pack at the start and end of each season and replacing the friction disc set every two to three seasons is considered good maintenance practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Can I order a custom-length PTO shaft for my John Deere baler from a manufacturer, and is there a minimum order quantity?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Yes \u2014 custom-length John Deere square baler PTO shafts are produced to your specified collapsed and extended dimensions, along with any non-standard yoke or clutch specification you require. Single-unit custom orders are accepted for evaluation purposes at commercial unit pricing. For UK dealer programmes or OEM supply with higher volumes, tooling costs are amortised across the order quantity. Send your required specification or a dimensioned sketch to sales@pto-gearboxes.top and we will confirm feasibility, pricing, and lead time within 48 hours of receipt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,30,53,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0b1e35; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Which part number should I quote when ordering a John Deere square baler PTO shaft to replace a Weasler or Walterscheid original shaft?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5a6a; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">For complete CV assembly replacements of the Weasler 35N CV, use 14503548 (CAT5) or 14505548 (CAT6). For the shielded half-shaft, reference 19503506 (CAT5) or 19505506 (CAT6). For Walterscheid half-shaft equivalents, use 4GZM139 (CAT5) or 4GYM140 (CAT6) for the first profile group. Alternative configurations are shown in the part number chart above. If you&#8217;re working from an existing shaft without a visible part number, send us a photograph of both yoke ends and the clutch assembly \u2014 we will identify the correct replacement and confirm availability before you place an order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== FINAL CTA ===== --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1e35 0%, #0a4a70 50%, #0a6e96 100%); padding: 16px 20px 36px; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 14px); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: clamp(19px, 3.5vw, 28px); margin: 0 0 10px; font-family: Georgia, serif; text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\">Ready to Order or Request a Custom Quote?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #88c8e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 20px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Whether you&#8217;re a UK farm manager needing a direct replacement before harvest, a machinery dealer building a baler driveline parts programme, or a distributor looking for a reliable supply chain \u2014 our sales team responds within one working day. Use the button below to send your specification directly to the team responsible for handling UK and European B2B enquiries.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 10px; margin: 0 0 22px; box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\" src=\"https:\/\/pto-gearboxes.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-PTO-Shaft-for-John-Deere-Square-Balers-6-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO shaft John Deere square balers complete range\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d95208, #f07030); color: #ffffff; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; padding: 16px 50px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.7px; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(217,82,8,0.5); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-gearboxes.top\">\ud83d\udce7\u00a0 Get a Quote \u2014 sales@pto-gearboxes.top<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size: 12px; margin: 18px 0 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Supplied to farm businesses, agricultural dealers, and distributors across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">edit by gzl<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Replacement CV PTO shaft for John Deere square balers. 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