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V30 mongo · 03-02-2010, 02:32 PM

You will have a hard time finding a PTO from a NP205. Most tow trucks and dump trucks used a PTO unit off of the transmission. Also if you use a single speed,non-reversible type and try to use the main transmission for speed and direction control the output shaft rotation in a forward gear must match the worm and gear (left or right) in the winch housing. If it is wrong your winch will wind in with the transmission in reverse.Your best bet is to get a reversible PTO such as a Chelsea model 340 or 352 and have the output shaft installed in the direction you want (forward or backwards). If you want a front mounted winch and you have a SM465 the model 340 is the best choice to install on the SM465. It's uotput speed is about 35% od engine speed in both forward and reverse. This will match the 40:1 worm ratio of most winches and line in and line out speeds will be the same.

03-02-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
V30 mongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: wyoming pennsylvania Posts: 88	Re: WTB PTO adapter for NP205 You will have a hard time finding a PTO from a NP205. Most tow trucks and dump trucks used a PTO unit off of the transmission. Also if you use a single speed,non-reversible type and try to use the main transmission for speed and direction control the output shaft rotation in a forward gear must match the worm and gear (left or right) in the winch housing. If it is wrong your winch will wind in with the transmission in reverse.Your best bet is to get a reversible PTO such as a Chelsea model 340 or 352 and have the output shaft installed in the direction you want (forward or backwards). If you want a front mounted winch and you have a SM465 the model 340 is the best choice to install on the SM465. It's uotput speed is about 35% od engine speed in both forward and reverse. This will match the 40:1 worm ratio of most winches and line in and line out speeds will be the same.