PTO Pump
How Do PTO Pumps Work?
PTO pumps (sometimes called trunk pumps) connect directly to the back of a tractor and are powered using the gas engine's driveshaft, essentially converting rotational power into hydraulic power via the power take-off. PTO pumps are typically connected to a 3-point tractor hitch and attached to the PTO drive shaft located at the rear of the tractor. The connections will be secured using the proper nuts and bolts.
Benefits of PTO Water Pumps
PTO pumps are high-output pumps, and one of their biggest unique benefits is their ability to tap into the massive power of a gas-powered tractor engine to move huge quantities of water quickly.
- PTO Pumps are easy to use
Due to their large size and performance capabilities, you may assume using a PTO pump would be impossible to set up yourself, but you'd be surprised how easy it is. You won't have to waste anyone's time helping you set it up. Just back the tractor up to the pump, hook up the pump and get to work. The beauty of these PTO pumps is they don't require many tools for setting up and tear down.
- PTO Water Pumps are powerful
The most powerful PTO pump can pump more than 30,000 gallons per hour (GPH). This is the most important factor in determining which water pump will best suit you. Pumps with a higher GPH don't work any differently than less powerful pumps, they just pump more water faster. Keep in mind most PTO pumps measure output in gallons per minute (GPM).
Common applications for PTO water pumps include:
- Draining ponds or small bodies of water
- Crop irrigation for farms/fields
- Use with Fire Engines
- Irrigation on farms or other agricultural areas
- Retention pond pumping
Big Pumps for big jobs
PTO water pumps will work on any tractor with power take-off available and have the proper/required minimum horsepower (HP) rating, so it's just a matter of knowing when to choose a PTO pump over other types of dewatering pumps. If you need portability, power, and ease of use around the farm, then attaching a PTO water pump to your tractor will be a great decision you can be proud of. You'll get a durable pump meant to last years, won't have to perform much maintenance, and you'll be able to finish the job much faster than a typical dewatering pump/irrigation pump.
