fjc-man
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My question is, how much load do you estimate this could handle before the sheer pin gives up?
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It’s rated 1500 kg. Change the pin and you can 2x or 3x it easily.My question is, how much load do you estimate this could handle before the sheer pin gives up?
The sheer pin on my "stock" Toyota PTO is only 1/8" in diameter.. The metal "appears" to be cast iron.. I've sheered three pinsWhat are you suggesting, replace the pin with a bolt? That’s a bad idea.
Isn't a "kilogram" 2.2pounds?? If so, that make your "1500KG" rating ONLY 3300 Pounds!! Isn't the stock Toyota PTO Winch ratedIt’s rated 1500 kg. Change the pin and you can 2x or 3x it easily.
according to the operator instructions for the PTO winch it said " Do not exceed the 1 1/2 ton capacity of the winch. pulling heavier loads may cause the safety pin to sear off " So there ya goIsn't a "kilogram" 2.2pounds?? If so, that make your "1500KG" rating ONLY 3300 Pounds!! Isn't the stock Toyota PTO Winch rated
is up around 9,000 10,000lbs... plus or minus a bit??
Charles 1974 FJ40.
I’m not suggesting anything, just telling. Bad idea or not, but it’s not very useful with the original pin in serious offroading. I’ve seen a lot of abuse, the PTO winch itself is very strong, other components can handle easily 2-3 times more than adverised with the original pin.What are you suggesting, replace the pin with a bolt? That’s a bad idea.
IMO, if you want serious pulling power, get an 8274 and skip the PTO winch.
Steve, would you happen to know the shear/sheer pin part number?Mark Whatley (of Mud fame) years ago said you could drill out the shear pin hole and use a 1/4-20 fastener (mild) and gain a lot of pulling power. But by doing this, the force is transferred downstream to other drive train components.
I have broken a lot of shear pins trying to pull stumps and such, and agree that the factory PTO setup is very conservative on what it will pull before shearing the pin. I have no idea what force is required to shear the pin, but it was less than I would have liked. I only used OEM pins.
IMO, if you want serious pulling power, get an 8274 and skip the PTO winch.
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