Me again.

We bought our 2001 F350 for use as a hauler/puller. It's got the 5-speed manual, which we think is neat.

It's also got a PTO provision...and I haven't a clue what that might be good for.

We're not planning on using the truck as a fire truck, or sawmill or...

Any suggestions what the PTO might be good for?

Thanks in advance,
Bob

2001 F350SD/SC 4WD 5Spd 4.30 LSD

 

Well...you could put a hydraulic pump on it and convert your pickup bed into a dump bed, or install a hydraulic winch.

Or..put on a high pressure water pump and start your own mobile wash service for heavy equipment, trucks, airplanes or cars.

Or..put on an air compressor to air up the kid's bikes and inflatable water toys!

As you can see, I guess it's not really practical for anything unless you have a farm or business. (But I had fun trying) :-)

 

Kind of a waste of an option. Why a dealer would stock a specialized piece of equipment. I also have two alternaters! Without powerseats or marker lights(now I have marker lights).

I like the aircompressor idea but I thinkt the Mrs. is sold on the hydralic dump bed.

 

Horsepuller: your comment caught my interest. Do you know of anyone who hooked up a compressor to the PTO?? I'm in need of an onboard air system for general air around the garage as well as (primarily) air up after I come off the beach. 12 Volt portable's don't cut it. There's no room for a second compressor off the engine, so how about the PTO. What do you know about it??

 

all super duties with the manual transmission come equipped for a pto but it has to be ordered for an automatic. dont think many people utilize this option besides specialized work vehicles!!!

 

surffisher,

Don't know of anyone who put a PTO compressor on a pickup, but I'm sure it can be done.

I've included some links to some manufacturer's that offer them.

Actually the tractor compressor may be the best for your needs. It's small, and you would only have to make up a bracket to hang it under your truck. It's probably the least expensive. If there is a farm or construction implement dealer near you, you could see what they have to offer too.

The other two I think are larger compressors intended for municipal or utility crew trucks, see what you think.

Your Ford dealer or a heavy duty truck dealer like Freightliner or Navastar might be a good source too.

Deger Industry tractor compressor
http://www.deger.com.tr/comp/index.htm

Sullair Compressors
http://www.truckequipmentinc.com/Sullair.htm

Boss Rotary Screw PTO Compressors
http://www.bossair.com/

 

Could hook a nice PTO winch and probably be able to use around around the farm and pull your buddies out when they get stuck.



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1972 Ford F-250 4x4 Dana 60/14 Bolt
4.88's, detroits, 40" Hawgs, rear PTO
winch, 390 c.i., N.P. 435, Dana 24
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Horsepuller: Thanks for the sites. I'm still looking for the best on-board air sys I can find for my limited use. I fear the PTO idea is going to cost more $ than I'd like to spend but I'm going to look into it. Great idea about the tractor compressor. Looked at belt diven system but they don't make it for the PSD. Anyway, I'll get back with any results.

 

surffisher,

Just remembered I read some articles in a 4wd magazine a while back that mentioned electric on board air compressors.

The compressor was for an air locker for the axles. They also built a small air receiver out of 3" pipe. (It was incorporated into the bumper). I believe it had a pressure switch that cycled it automaticaly as needed. It was a 12 volt system and I believe was much higher capacity than those portable ones that you plug into the lighter.

Doesn't your truck have two alternators also? Maybe you could use that feature to good advantage. You could probably get a couple of the electric compressors for a fraction of what a PTO driven one would cost.

 

surffisher,

Having an onboard air compressor would be nice. Here is another idea involving the use of an A/C compressor.

http://www.off-road.com/ford/bigbroncos/tech/ac_conv.html

I remember reading another good article somewhere. You should be able to find more information on this if you search for it.

John

 

Another PTO application: Vacuum cleaner. The whole truck becomes a giant shop vac on steroids. Handy for limited excavation in tight places, like crawl spaces, getting sand out of the bottom of hydraulic elevator casings.


-- J.S.