{"id":1093,"date":"2026-06-26T02:06:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T02:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metalite.net\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1093"},"modified":"2026-06-26T02:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T02:21:46","slug":"pto-shaft-for-case-ih-round-balers","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/metalite.net\/sv\/produkt\/pto-shaft-for-case-ih-round-balers\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy-Duty PTO Shaft for CASE IH Round Balers \u2014 CAT4 &#038; CAT5"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: 'Arial', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333333; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n<p><!-- H2 Title --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 32px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.3;\">Heavy-Duty PTO Shaft Compatible with CASE IH RB Series Round Balers \u2014 CAT4 &amp; CAT5, Friction Clutch Included<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888; margin: 0 0 32px 0;\">Product Title: PTO Shaft for CASE IH Round Balers | CAT4\/CAT5 Constant Velocity Driveline with Friction Clutch<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metalite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PTO-Shaft-Compatible-with-CASE-IH-RB-Series-Round-Balers-300x300.webp\" alt=\"PTO Shaft Compatible with CASE IH RB Series Round Balers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\"><!-- Section 1: Product Overview & Compatibility --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #e8a000; padding-left: 12px; margin: 36px 0 14px 0;\">Product Overview &amp; Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">This agricultural transmission shaft is engineered as a direct-fit replacement for CASE IH round baler models requiring CAT4 or CAT5 constant velocity (CV) drivelines. It ships with a friction clutch pre-integrated, protecting your drivetrain from shock-load damage during bale formation cycles. Spline options cover the three most common CASE IH tractor outputs \u2014 1.375\u20116, 1.375\u201121, and 1.750\u201120 \u2014 so one SKU range serves the majority of RB series tractors without adapter kits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">Compatible baler models: <strong>RB444, RB454, RB454 Silage, RB454 Rotor Cutter, RB455A, RB464, RB554, RB564<\/strong>. The standard input shaft is 1.375\u20116 spline; 1.375\u201121 and 1.750\u201120 configurations are available on request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Compatibility quick-ref table --><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 0 32px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">Baler Model<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">PTO Shaft Size<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">PTO Required, hp (kW)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB444<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">40 (30)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB454<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">60 (45)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB454 Silage<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">65 (48)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB454 Rotor Cutter<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">100 (75)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB455A<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT4<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">40 (30)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB464<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">70 (52)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB554<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">70 (52)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">RB564<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">80 (60)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 2: Technical Specifications --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #e8a000; padding-left: 12px; margin: 36px 0 14px 0;\">PTO Shaft for CASE IH Round Balers \u2014 Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">The CV driveline is built around a cold-drawn seamless steel tube with a wall thickness of \u22654 mm (CAT4) or \u22655 mm (CAT5), giving it the torsional rigidity needed at full rated power without adding unnecessary rotating mass. Yokes are precision-forged from heat-treated alloy steel (C45 or equivalent) and shot-peened to relieve surface stress. The friction clutch is factory-set to the torque value recommended for each baler model, with an external adjustment ring that lets service technicians re-calibrate in the field without full disassembly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Part-number reference table --><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 0 32px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">CV Type \/ Speed<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">Tractor Spline<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 9px 12px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;\">Base Part Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT3 \/ 540 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">1.375\u20116<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center; font-family: monospace;\">71R4121UCW07000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT4 \/ 540 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">1.375\u20116<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center; font-family: monospace;\">71R6121UCW07000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT4 \/ 1000 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">1.375\u201121<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center; font-family: monospace;\">71R6121UCW08000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fafafa;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT5 \/ 540 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">1.375\u20116<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center; font-family: monospace;\">71R8121UCW07000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">CAT5 \/ 1000 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center;\">1.375\u201121<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center; font-family: monospace;\">71R8121UCW08000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Quick-spec summary --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 0 0 32px 0;\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 18px; line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Tube material:<\/strong> Cold-drawn seamless steel, normalized<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yoke material:<\/strong> Heat-treated alloy steel (C45 \/ 42CrMo), forged<\/li>\n<li><strong>CV joint type:<\/strong> Constant velocity (Homokinetic), grease-sealed for life<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clutch type:<\/strong> Multi-plate friction clutch, factory-set torque limit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rated speed:<\/strong> 540 rpm or 1,000 rpm (select at order)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spline options:<\/strong> 1.375\u20116 (6-spline), 1.375\u201121 (21-spline), 1.750\u201120 (20-spline)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power range:<\/strong> 40 hp (30 kW) to 100 hp (75 kW), model-dependent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surface finish:<\/strong> Yellow zinc-chromate coating + UV-resistant plastic guard<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> CE-marked; meets ISO 500 &amp; EN 12965 safety standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 3: Key Features & Engineering Benefits --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #e8a000; padding-left: 12px; margin: 36px 0 14px 0;\">Key Features &amp; Engineering Benefits of the PTO Shaft<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\">\u25b6 Constant Velocity Joint \u2014 No Vibration at Angle<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">Dual-pivot CV geometry maintains uniform rotational speed even when the baler tongue swings up to 25\u00b0. This directly reduces belt-wear and cam-lobe stress inside the RB series pickup unit \u2014 a common weak point on non-CV shafts running at high angles during headland turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\">\u25b6 Integrated Friction Clutch \u2014 Drivetrain Overload Protection<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">The slip-clutch engages at a calibrated torque threshold, absorbing jam loads when the baler ingests a foreign object or a slug of wet silage. Testing on an RB464 running at 70 hp (52 kW) shows clutch slip response under 0.3 seconds, limiting peak gearbox input torque spikes to &lt;120% of rated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\">\u25b6 Quick-Release Yoke \u2014 Under 60-Second Coupling<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">A spring-loaded locking collar on both tractor and implement ends allows one-hand attachment and release without tools. Operators switching between a round baler and a square baler during the same harvest season save measurable time across dozens of daily hook-ups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\">\u25b6 Heavy-Duty Cold-Drawn Tube \u2014 40\u2011100 hp Rated<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">The drive tube is cold-drawn rather than hot-rolled, producing tighter dimensional tolerances (\u00b10.2 mm OD) and a finer grain structure that improves fatigue life. Sliding section overlap is maintained at \u2265150 mm at minimum working length to prevent pull-out under field extension cycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\">\u25b6 Full-Length Safety Guard \u2014 CE &amp; EN 12965 Compliant<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">A co-rotating plastic guard with funnel ends covers the entire shaft assembly including the CV joint. The guard is independently supported by bearing cups at each end so it stays stationary while the shaft rotates \u2014 standard requirement for CE-marked markets in the EU and UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\">\u25b6 Corrosion-Resistant Finish \u2014 Field &amp; Storage Durable<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">Yellow zinc-chromate electroplating on all steel components meets 240-hour salt-spray resistance per ISO 9227. This matters for balers stored outdoors over winter, where uncoated shafts often show surface rust by spring that migrates into the sliding joint and increases operating friction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1096 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/metalite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Installation-Maintenance-1024x559.webp\" alt=\"Installation &amp; Maintenance\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metalite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Installation-Maintenance-980x535.webp 980w, https:\/\/metalite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Installation-Maintenance-480x262.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><!-- Section 4: Installation & Maintenance Tips --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #e8a000; padding-left: 12px; margin: 36px 0 14px 0;\">Installation &amp; Maintenance Tips<\/h2>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; line-height: 1.9;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Verify shaft length before fitting.<\/strong> Measure compressed and extended working lengths with the baler at its lowest and highest hitch positions. The sliding overlap must stay above 150 mm at maximum extension; if it does not, order the next-longer shaft option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Grease the CV joint every 8 operating hours<\/strong> (or at the start of each baling season, whichever comes first). Use NLGI Grade 2 EP lithium-complex grease \u2014 do not substitute with general-purpose grease, as it lacks the extreme-pressure additive needed at the CV ball tracks.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Check and adjust clutch torque annually.<\/strong> Clutch springs relax over time. Using a torque wrench on the adjustment ring, set the slip threshold to the value shown on the clutch plate label (usually 100\u2011120% of rated PTO torque). Re-check after the first 50 hours of the season.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Inspect the guard after every use.<\/strong> A cracked or missing guard is a safety hazard and may fail compliance inspections. Replacement guards are available separately for the CAT4 and CAT5 sizes \u2014 keeping a spare on the shelf prevents downtime.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Match spline profiles before ordering.<\/strong> The input shaft on the RB series is almost always 1.375\u20116, but some 1000-rpm tractor models use 1.375\u201121. Count the splines or check the tractor spec sheet before placing your order to avoid a fitment mismatch.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>Store with yoke ends horizontal.<\/strong> Hanging the shaft vertically for extended periods can displace the grease from the CV joint lower ball tracks. Lay it flat or use the provided storage bracket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- Section 5: FAQ --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #e8a000; padding-left: 12px; margin: 36px 0 14px 0;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px 16px;\"><strong>Q1: Which PTO shaft size do I need \u2014 CAT4 or CAT5?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\">Use the baler model reference table above. RB444, RB454 (standard and silage), and RB455A use CAT4. RB454 Rotor Cutter, RB464, RB554, and RB564 require CAT5. If your baler is not listed, send us the OEM part number from the baler manual and we will cross-reference it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px 16px;\"><strong>Q2: Is this a genuine CASE IH part or an aftermarket replacement?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\">This is a high-quality aftermarket agricultural transmission shaft manufactured to OEM dimensional specifications. It is not sold or endorsed by CNH Industrial \/ CASE IH, but it meets or exceeds the rated torque, spline profile, and shaft-length tolerances of the original driveline.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px 16px;\"><strong>Q3: Can I use this heavy-duty PTO shaft on a 1000-rpm tractor output?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\">Yes \u2014 select the 1.375\u201121 spline tractor yoke option at checkout. The CV joint and tube assembly are rated for both 540 rpm and 1,000 rpm operation. The baler-end interface remains the same regardless of tractor speed selection.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px 16px;\"><strong>Q4: Does the PTO shaft quick-release yoke fit all CASE IH RB-series balers?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\">The implement-end yoke is sized to match the input stub shaft on all listed RB models. The quick-release collar locks onto the stub shaft the same way the OEM driveline does, so no drilling or modification to the baler is needed for installation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 32px 0; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px 16px;\"><strong>Q5: How often should I replace the friction clutch plates on this tractor power take-off shaft?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\">Under normal conditions \u2014 seasonal baling, correct torque setting, no sustained slip events \u2014 clutch plates typically last 3\u20115 seasons. Replace them earlier if you notice the clutch slipping at loads well below the rated threshold, or if plates show visible grooves deeper than 0.5 mm. Replacement plate kits are available for both CAT4 and CAT5 sizes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 6: Related Products --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(17px, 3vw, 22px); font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; border-left: 4px solid #e8a000; padding-left: 12px; margin: 36px 0 14px 0;\">Frequently Used Together<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\">Customers pairing this PTO shaft with CASE IH round balers also order the following components to maintain a complete, matched drivetrain:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 32px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\">Universal Joints<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Cross-and-bearing kits for CAT4\/CAT5 yokes; 1,000-hr grease-nipple service intervals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\">Agricultural Gearboxes<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Right-angle bevel and inline ratio gearboxes for RB-series rotor and pickup drives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hay-balers.com\/hay-balers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Round Baler Belts<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">OEM-spec replacement belts for RB454, RB464, RB554, and RB564 bale chambers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\">Friction Clutch Plate Kits<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Replacement multi-plate sets for CAT4 and CAT5 clutch housings; pre-set to OEM torque values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\">PTO Shaft Safety Guards<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Full-length co-rotating guards for CAT3\u20115 shafts; CE and EN 12965 compliant, sold by size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ever-powers.com\/chains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sprockets &amp; Roller Chains<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Agriculture sprockets and #50\/60 roller chains for baler pickup and bale-wrap drives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 7: CTA --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #1a1a1a; border-radius: 6px; padding: 28px 28px; margin: 36px 0 0 0; color: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: clamp(16px, 3vw, 20px); font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #fff;\">Ready to Order or Need a Custom Configuration?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #ccc; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\">Send us your baler model, tractor spline count, and required shaft length \u2014 we will confirm the correct part number and lead time within 24 hours. Custom lengths, non-standard spline combinations, and OEM-volume pricing are all available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #aaa; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\">Also available in our PTO drivetrain range:<br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #e8a000;\">PTO Shaft for Square Balers<\/strong> \u00a0|<br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #e8a000;\">PTO Shaft for Hay Mowers<\/strong> \u00a0|<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/sv\/agriculture-sprocket\/\"><strong style=\"color: #e8a000;\">Agriculture Sprockets<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0|<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/sv\/agricultural-gearbox\/\"><strong style=\"color: #e8a000;\">Agricultural Gearboxes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e8a000; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; padding: 12px 32px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\" href=\"mailto:sales@metalite.net\">Request a Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Direct-fit PTO shaft for CASE IH RB444\u2013RB564. 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