37 chief

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I have been using my JD 401 B as my main mowing tractor. It has been attached to my flail mower, for 10, or more years Sometimes in thick weeds it puts a strain on the PTO clutch I am sure. Are JD PTO clutches fairly heavy duty? Stan
 
(quoted from post at 16:49:10 01/15/21) Independent. I have a handle I pull up, that is below the steering wheel. Stan

They last a long time if all is right, you say you have used yours on your flail mower 10 years now. I think the main thing is to keep the suction screen clean and change the filter regularly. The clutch pack is oil applied so low oil pressure can lead to slipping. As far as load, my thought is while your flail is a good load, I have to believe many used "on the farm", likely get harder and longer workouts.
 

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