Roto Hoe Chipper Shredder

Hardpan · Jul 27, 2015

Just bought a Roto Hoe Chipper/Shredder PTO powered to handle the prunings from a small orchard, Does anyone have experience with this machine, have a manual operating or parts. I have one other problem beyond part availability: the PTO shaft is too long by 8 inches because I have an overriding clutch on my Ford 640. The PTO shaft is the early style and removing the over riding clutch would serve no purpose. Options appear to be: Cut PTO shaft by 8", Extend the machine PTO links, find another tractor or ????Appreciate comments and suggestions there is a picture uploaded with this post and never had problems over the years posting but this post is causing me problems and I don't know why - should have enough posts under new handle but lets see/

notjustair · Jul 27, 2015

I've got to be missing something. Weren't the pto's the "right" size by the hundred series? My 8N has the same size pto shaft as all of the other 540 shafts around here.

J.Wondergem · Jul 27, 2015

Might think about getting one of those quick hitch adapters for your three point. It sets out a little ways, and might be the answer

504 · Jul 27, 2015

Just cut the shaft. You won t be the first or the last that needs to shorten one.

Gene Davis (Ga.) · Jul 27, 2015

I have a Crary-BearCat shredder/chipper about that size and drive it with a 650 John Deere Compact utility and the first thing to wear out is the operator. It is a manual feed like yours looks to be.It does a good job, but it is tiring to feed it constantly.. I don't use it anymore because of my age and it needs to find a new home.

mj · Jul 27, 2015

(quoted from post at 17:16:01 07/27/15) Just cut the shaft. You won t be the first or the last that needs to shorten one.

Yep - easy fix, just try to get the cuts square to the shaft sliders.

Hardpan · Jul 27, 2015

With regard to PTO Shaft size - I've had this 640 for a very long time and it does have the smaller shaft which the over riding clutch adjusts to the new size. I think it came on the machine new. And yes, the fellow I bought this machine from thought it would work well on clearing fence lines and he felt it was too much work for the return - I do too but with our dry spells we get into a "Burn Ban" and the wood pile gets away from me especially when I prune the orchard. So I agree the cut the shaft makes the most sense and that leaves we with still looking for parts book and a source for parts appreciate it if you all might keep your eyes open for these little gems. As always thanks guys for a great response.

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