Description
The Weasler Cardan shaft offers a universal joint size A profile of 31,8 x 81,3 x 28,6 x 108 mm and a size B profile of 32 x 76 mm. This unit, which features a size of AW35S-80°, is designed for a tractor version of 1 3/8″ 6 teeth and an implement version of the same size. The Cardan shaft has a length (Lz) of 1310 mm and a one-sided wide angle. It is designed with a lemon profile, a draw cap/draw cap locking system, and a G5/G6 profile pair. The package includes an instruction manual and the unit weighs 10 grams. For any service inquiries, please click here.
Understanding PTO Shafts
Power Take-Off (PTO) shafts are integral components in many types of machinery, from agricultural equipment to industrial machines. They deliver power from a power source, such as a tractor, to the machines that do the work. Here are five key aspects of PTO shafts:
- Length: The distance from the power source to the receiving machine.
- Rated Power: The amount of power the shaft can safely transmit.
- Type and Connection: The type of shaft and how it connects to other components.
- Torque Transmission: The shaft’s ability to transmit force to do work.
- Environmental Requirements: The shaft’s design considerations for protection and durability.
Choosing the Right PTO Shaft
When selecting a PTO shaft, it’s important to consider the following factors:
- Length: The distance between the transmission device and the receiving device.
- Rated Power: The power that the shaft can safely handle.
- Type and Connection: The type of shaft and its connection method.
- Torque Transmission: The ability of the shaft to transmit force.
- Environmental Requirements: Considerations such as protective covers, sealing performance, and durability.
- Safety Features: Devices to prevent jamming and other safety hazards.
- Compatibility: The shaft’s ability to work with different machines.
- Certification: Compliance with standards such as CE certification.

Our PTO Shafts: A Perfect Replacement for Walterscheid
We manufacture PTO shafts that are perfectly compatible with Walterscheid’s dimensions and installation methods. Our PTO shafts are also CE certified, indicating their compliance with European Union safety standards. This ensures that our PTO shafts meet the requirements of the European market and provide a reliable guarantee of their safety performance. In addition, having the CE certification boosts the confidence of our customers in the quality and safety of our products.
Our Certifications
We are proud to hold CE, TS/16949, and ISO 9001 certifications. This attests to our high standards of quality and safety. To view our certificates, please click here.
PTO Shaft Structure
Our PTO shafts consist of the following components:
- Housing
- Drive Shaft
- Universal Joint
- Protective Cover
- Connectors

Each part is made of high-quality materials to ensure durability and performance. We also sell individual parts. To view the structure of our PTO shafts, please click here.
Applications of PTO Shafts
PTO shafts are used in various industries, including:
- Agriculture: They connect tractors to implements like mowers, harvesters, straw crushers, sprayers, and mixers.
- Industrial Equipment: PTO shafts drive rotating equipment such as pumps, generators, centrifuges, and mixers.
- Transportation: They drive certain transportation equipment such as trailers, semi-trailers, and tow trucks.
- Solar Systems: PTO shafts are used to rotate and adjust tracker photovoltaic panels.
Adjusting the Length of a PTO Shaft
To adjust the length of a PTO shaft, you need to remove the plastic protective cover, shorten the inner and outer tubes by the same length according to the required length, remove burrs with a file, shorten the inner and outer plastic tubes by the same length, oil the steel tube inner tube, and then reinstall the drive shaft plastic protective cover. For a visual guide, click here.
About HZPT Group
At HZPT Group, we are leading the PTO Shaft market in China, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pto shafts, industrial universal joints, and automotive drive shafts. Our products are highly regarded by customers in Europe, the US, Asia, Australia, and North America. We offer customization and OEM services, with laser printing of logos. As a top three professional OEM supplier for many agricultural machinery factories, we hold CE, TS/16949, and ISO 9001 certifications. Our systematic production equipment and team ensure the quality and delivery of our products. In addition, we supply related products such as agricultural gearboxes, chains, sprockets, pulleys, couplings, and agricultural machinery parts. For a glimpse of our products, click here. We welcome customization orders based on drawings or samples.
Author: Miya
