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Originally Posted by hooknline
the PTO Gen would be a really good option for me. How would I know if I have the PTO on my tranny or not...
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If you have a 6-speed manual tranny, then you have the PTO prep pkg. It was standard with the ZF 6-speed manual tranny. But if you have an automagic tranny, then you probably don't have the PTO prep pkg. The PTO prep pkg was an option on the automagic tranny, and very few other than work trucks have them. And if your tranny doesn't have the PTO prep pkg, the only way to get it is to buy a rebuilt tranny that originally came with the PTO prep pkg. A Ford factory rebuilt 4R100 tranny with the PTO prep pkg will probably cost you a coupla hundred bucks more than the same rebuilt 4R100 tranny without the PTO prep pkg.
The PTO prep pkg is not a PTO. It is simply an access plate on the side of the tranny where you can install an afermarket PTO. Work trucks with a PTO usually have a hydraulic system that's powered by the PT0, then the hydraulic system powers other items, such as a generator, winch, dump bed, air compressor, etc. But it's not for the average weekend warrior. The PTO and hydraulic system costs over $3,000, then each hydraulic-powered item usually costs more than the gasoline motor version.
And speaking of a hydraulic powered generator, here's one brand, Cummins/Onan:
Cummins Onan Commercial Hydraulic Generators for Fire, Rescue, Utility Vehicles or work trucks, such as an oil field service truck.
The aftermarket PTOs for our trucks are sold by Chelsea and Munci, and there is probably now at least one Chinese manufacturer, but I'll let you browse to find them.
Muncie Power Products Power Take Offs
Chelsea Products Division - Parker
