power take off adapter

several years ago, I ran accross a pto adapter that geared down a 1000 rpm tractor to run 540 implements. It was a round gear box, about 12 to 16 inches in diameter, that slid onto the 1000 rpm shaft, then had a 540 shaft sticking out the back to hook a 540 implement onto. It had to be chained to the draw bar to keep the gearbox itself from turning. It was the only one I've ever seen, and I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge of such a thing as to whether any company still makes something of that sort, or if they are all long gone. The reason I  ask is that I could really use one right now to run my 540 baler with my 8070. (It would have to go from large shaft 1000 to 540). I know that they make just a straight adapter to go that way, but I am not enthused about running the tractor engine way slow, or the baler too fast. I like the idea of the gear reduction. Any info would be greatly appreciated. TIA.  Darrel

If the thing fits a 1000rpm PTO and has an output shaft of a standard 1 3/8 540 PTO, I doubt it would turn backwards. There wouldn't be any use for it.  The company still makes PTO adapters. It was probably a planetary set up to reduce rpm so the would be no reason it would turn backwards if it was made to run a 1000rpm PTO at 540rpm.


Edited by CTuckerNWIL - 04 Jul 2010 at 5:13pm

Nathan, I am very interested in one. If you could check with your brother on that for me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.  Darrel

Here is a link to the agricultural catalog:

 

http://www.hubcityinc.com/documents/6q-FarmProductsandAccessories.pdf