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Heavy-Duty PTO Shaft for John Deere Round Balers \u2014 CAT4 & CAT5 CV, Friction & Cam Clutch<\/h2>\n

Product Title: PTO Shaft for John Deere Round Balers | CAT4\/CAT5 Constant Velocity Driveline, OEM-Spec Dimensions<\/p>\n

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PTO Shaft for John Deere Round Balers \u2014 Overview<\/h2>\n

This agricultural PTO shaft is engineered as a direct replacement for the Weasler “Equal Arm” CV driveline originally fitted to John Deere 469 and 569 series round balers, including Standard, Premium, and Silage variants. All shaft dimensions \u2014 yoke-to-yoke length, tube outer diameter, spline profile, and CV joint geometry \u2014 are matched to John Deere OEM specifications for seamless, vibration-free operation without any modification to the baler or tractor.<\/p>\n

John Deere specifies CAT4 constant-velocity drivelines across the entire 469\/569 range. Standard and Silage models ship with a friction clutch; Premium models use a cam clutch for faster, more positive disengagement. Both clutch types are available as factory-fitted options on this shaft \u2014 no field-swapping required. Tractor spline options cover 1.375\u20116 (6-spline, 540 rpm) and 1.375\u201121 (21-spline, 1,000 rpm); a 1.750\u201120 (20-spline) modified CV head is also available on request.<\/p>\n

As a wholesale PTO shaft supplier, we offer volume pricing for dealers, hire contractors, and farm equipment distributors. Minimum order quantities start at one unit, with dealer-tier pricing available from five units per SKU.<\/p>\n

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Key Features of the PTO Shaft<\/h2>\n
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\u25b6 OEM-Matched Dimensions \u2014 Zero Fitment Rework<\/p>\n

Designed to match original John Deere driveline dimensions: tube OD tolerance \u00b10.2 mm, yoke bore concentricity within 0.05 mm TIR, and compressed\/extended lengths identical to the Weasler Equal Arm CV spec. Drop-in fit on 469 and 569 balers without drilling, shimming, or bracket modification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b6 CAT4 Constant Velocity Joint \u2014 Smooth Power at 25\u00b0 Angle<\/p>\n

The homokinetic CV joint delivers uniform rotational speed at operating angles up to 25\u00b0, eliminating the 2\u00d7 frequency vibration that standard U-joint shafts transmit at high angles. On John Deere balers with wide-pivot tongue geometry, this directly reduces wear on the baler’s primary gearbox input bearing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b6 Friction Clutch vs Cam Clutch \u2014 Factory-Set to JD Spec<\/p>\n

Standard and Silage 469\/569 models receive a multi-plate friction clutch pre-set to the John Deere rated slip torque. Premium 469\/569 models receive a cam clutch that disengages in under 0.1 seconds when the set torque is exceeded and re-engages automatically once the overload clears \u2014 matching the OEM spec exactly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b6 Cold-Drawn Seamless Tube \u2014 42CrMo Forged Yokes<\/p>\n

The drive tube is cold-drawn seamless steel with a minimum wall thickness of 4 mm, normalized after drawing to relieve residual stress. Yokes are precision-forged from 42CrMo alloy steel and induction-hardened at the cross-bearing bore to 58\u201362 HRC, preventing bore ovalisation under sustained CAT4 torque loads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b6 Quick-Release Yoke \u2014 Tool-Free Coupling in Under 60 Seconds<\/p>\n

Spring-loaded locking collars on both tractor and implement ends allow single-operator attachment and release without tools. For contractors swapping a round baler and a square baler during the same season, the quick-release yoke eliminates the need for a second shaft or a separate coupling kit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b6 240-Hour Salt-Spray Coating \u2014 CE & EN 12965 Compliant Guard<\/p>\n

All steel components receive yellow zinc-chromate plating rated to 240 hours per ISO 9227. The full-length co-rotating safety guard is independently bearing-supported at both ends, stays stationary during shaft rotation, and meets CE machinery directive and EN 12965 requirements for export to EU and UK markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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