PTO sounds like something that has great potential, but I am unfamiliar with how it might be employed most often in an F150/250/350.

Any "laundry list" appreciated.

 

Most where used for hydraulic pump setups. For cranes, dump beds, lift gates and such that used hydraulics to operate. Other applications include pto driven generators, water pumps, winches, Thats all i can think of at the moment.

They wernt used on F150's. F150s never had a PTO unless the M5OD was swapped for a ZF-5. Rare on f250's and more common on f350 and f-series super duty's.

i think a hydraulic setup would be most versatile. if setup right it could be used with log splitters, winches, snow plows, auger, and any other implement that could be used with quick disconnects.

 

I'm asking because I had a ZF swapped in for my F150.

Where could I read up on how the PTO operates, when it turns and at what rate? I've never seen diagrams of how one works, and I'm mystified as to how it would operate when the vehicle was stopped / clutch disengaged.

Thanks.

 

Ya, i noticed that you had swapped the ZF-5. I did it too.

The pto has its own engage/disengage lever, The transmission clutch must be pushed in to engage or disengage the PTO. A transmission PTO will not operate if the clutch is pushed in. What you do is push the clutch in, engage the PTO, and release clutch, the vehicle will remain stationary and the PTO will be engaged. If you want the vehicle to move then you would simply put the trans in gear before releasing the clutch. Depending on what the intended use for the PTO was it could have either a hand throttle or an RPM governor. And the style and purpose of the PTO depicts what RPM it will need to rotate at.

It works just like a ag tractor PTO. You set engine RPM to achieve 540 pto rpm, then choose a gear that makes you go as fast as you want at that rpm.

I tried to find a video of it, or at least a diagram but there wasnt much that seemed help full. I hope i was able to explain it a little better, but if you have any more questions feel free to ask.

 

So are there any pics you can link me to that show a typical PTL lever / button / control mechanism in the cab? I have no idea about the parts I'd have to purchase to take advantage of this feature.

 

There are two different hydraulic PTO types for the S5-42, you need to figure out the gear ratio of your transmission to get the correct PTO unit. The hydraulic PTO units for ZF start on page 11.

The S5-42 has a six bolt pattern, there are two of these covers, one on each side of the transmission. This allows you to mount the PTO unit on either side of the truck.

Here are some links to Parker PTO units:

All PTO Units
Mechanical Six Bolt PTO Units
Hydraulic PTO Units

 

What would you ever want on a F150 that would need a PTO?