{"id":6148,"date":"2026-03-17T09:22:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/korea-transmission.com\/?post_type=product&p=6148"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:57:36","slug":"pto-shaft-for-woods-brushbull-rotary-cutters-bb48x-bb60x-bb72x-hc48-hc54-hc60-hc72","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/korea-transmission.com\/ru\/%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b4%d1%83%d0%ba%d1%82\/pto-shaft-for-woods-brushbull-rotary-cutters-bb48x-bb60x-bb72x-hc48-hc54-hc60-hc72\/","title":{"rendered":"PTO Shaft for Woods BrushBull Rotary Cutters BB48X, BB60X, BB72X, HC48, HC54, HC60, HC72"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reliable PTO Shaft for Woods BrushBull Rotary Cutter Models<\/h2>\n

PTO Shaft for Woods BrushBull Rotary Cutters Model: BB48X, BB60X, BB72X, HC48, HC54, HC60, HC72<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Woods BrushBull line covering models BB48X, BB60X, BB72X, HC48, HC54, HC60, and HC72 represents one of the most widely deployed families of 3-point hitch rotary cutters used across North American farms, ranches, and land-management operations. Every one of those machines relies on a properly functioning tractor PTO shaft to transfer rotational power from the tractor’s power take-off output to the cutter’s gearbox. When that shaft fails, whether through a broken shear pin, a damaged yoke, worn cross-and-bearing kits, or a fatigued tube, you lose an entire day of productivity. CMN Transmission’s replacement agricultural PTO shaft is built to the same Cat 3 standard (Walterscheid 2300 Series \/ Bondioli & Pavesi Size 4) as the original Walterscheid 2300 unit fitted by Woods at the factory. That means it drops in without modification and gets you back to work in minimal time.<\/p>\n

What separates this PTO driveline shaft from generic aftermarket options is the combination of material quality, dimensional accuracy, and protection options. The input side is splined to the 1.375-inch 6-spline standard used by most tractors in the 15-to-65 HP range, while the output end accepts either a 1.375-inch or 1.50-inch round bore with shear pin protection or a full 2-disc slip clutch assembly if your field conditions put frequent overload demands on the driveline. Both protection styles are available, making this shaft a practical choice whether you are cutting light brush on a small property or tackling heavy overgrowth on a larger operation.<\/p>\n

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The original equipment is the Walterscheid 2300 PTO shaft. But we can make high-quality replacements for Walterscheid 2300 PTO shafts.<\/p>\n

PTO Shaft for Woods Rotary Cutter Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
MODEL<\/th>\nTYPE<\/th>\nHP<\/th>\nSpindles<\/th>\nPROTECTION<\/th>\nPTO Driveline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
HC48<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
15-50<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HC54<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
15-50<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HC60<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
15-50<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HC72<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
15-50<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BB48X<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
15-50<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BB60X<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
15-50<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BB72X<\/th>\n3-POINT<\/td>\n\n
30-65<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Shear Pin Yoke or Clutch<\/td>\n\n
CAT3 * 2300<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Main Shaft: Cat 3 Standard<\/h2>\n

Most tractors use a 1.375-6 spline and an input shaft of 1.375″ or 1.50″ round with a shear pin or a 2-disc clutch. Other combinations are available.<\/p>\n

Cat 3 Standard (Walterscheid 2300 Series) or (Bondioli and Pavesi Size 4)<\/p>\n

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Features of the PTO Drive Shaft for Woods Rotary Cutters<\/h2>\n

A PTO driveline shaft is deceptively simple in appearance but demanding in engineering. It must handle high rotational speeds, typically 540 RPM at the tractor’s PTO output across variable operating angles while absorbing vibration, protecting against sudden overloads, and doing all of this reliably through hundreds of operating hours in dirt, debris, and moisture. The CMN shaft for Woods BrushBull models addresses each of those demands through deliberate material and design choices rather than simply matching competitor dimensions.<\/p>\n

At the core of the assembly, the inner and outer PTO shaft tubes are cold-drawn from high-carbon steel and profiled in a six-star (or lemon) cross-section to maximize torque transfer while allowing the shaft to telescope freely as the cutter’s angle and distance from the tractor change. Unlike round profiles, the multi-lobe tube geometry prevents rotational play between inner and outer sections, a common wear mechanism in lower-cost aftermarket shafts that shows up as vibration and slop well before the shaft actually fails. The outer profile of the tube is precision-ground to ensure a smooth sliding fit with the inner profile, which translates to less friction heating during telescoping cycles.<\/p>\n

The universal joint assemblies at each end of the classic PTO shaft U joint use needle-roller cross-and-bearing kits that are greaseable through standard zerk fittings. This is a practical requirement for operators who service equipment in the field rather than a workshop, since a dirty or dry U-joint bearing is the most common cause of premature PTO shaft failure. The yokes at both ends are drop-forged and heat-treated for fatigue resistance; they are not cast, which matters when the cutter hits an unexpected embedded rock or stump root.<\/p>\n