Pto CLutch

[toby3]

hey how long do you think an electric pto clutch will last on a 16hp briggs vertical shaft twin cylinder engine i only want to go about 20 mabie 30

[tractorman]

it will last kinda long...... On a stock mower like a commercial sit down rear engine type it last a good 2 years with out replcing

[money89tractors]

question is, can you engage it slow enough to control it? This has been a big question...how do you control the amount it engages. Most (not all) electric PTO clutch at instantly locked solid.

-Phil

[toby3]

engaging it slow enought is not a problem for me i have gears. ill just put it in first. and build my way up.

[Chris]

I don't think you're understanding what Phil was saying. The clutch is like a simple on/off switch - you have two options; either ON or OFF. An electric clutch is the same, it's either ENGAGED or DISENGAGED, no middle. It'll be like popping the clutch constantly. Bad for you whole drivetrain and it's definitely a no-go. There has been talk about using an electric clutch for safety reasons to kill the power to the drivetrain to prevent a rollover situation if the front of the mower comes off the ground in an uncontrolled way.