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    Power Take-Off (PTO) Safety

    Dennis Murphy (March, 2023)

    Summary

    The Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft is an efficient means of transferring mechanical power between farm tractors and implements. This power transfer system helped to revolutionize North American agriculture during the 1930s. It is also one of the oldest and most persistent hazards associated with farm machinery. This fact sheet discusses several aspects of PTO safety.

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    Organization Penn State Extension
    Publisher Penn State University
    Published March, 2023
    Material Type Written Material
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