Blossary – power takeoff (PTO) provision

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power takeoff (PTO) provision

Power Takeoff (PTO) Provision is an added benefit for customers with specific auxiliary power needs. It enables up fitters to supply auxiliary power to hydraulically driven accessories such as dump bodies, sprayers, pumps, generators, etc. Front-mounted, front-powered equipment is often powered by a direct drive shaft from the front of the engine. The adaptation of the vehicle to allow this installation is called the Power Takeoff Provision. This includes an adapter plate on the engine, and in some instances clearance through the grille or front-end sheet metal. An optional front frame extension for mounting equipment is available on all models except the Pro Loader. The F-650 and F-750extensions are bolted on, while the F-750S extension has an integral extension of the frame rail.

Transmission Power Takeoff Provision– A specific option code must be ordered to get a PTO gear and port with the TorqShift®5-speed automatic transmission

44B for LCF– The 6-speed manual overdrive transmission has a PTO gear and a port standard (NA on E-Series and LCF)

Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)– This standard feature in all E-350/E-450, F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 and Ford LCF models provides the “throttle-kicker,” replacing the Auxiliary Idle Control Kit in prior model years. It consists of a strategy embedded in the power train control module (PCM), and a set of blunt-cut wires to command it– The selling dealer will need to obtain the customer interface (e.g., PTO controller or switch) from the aftermarket NOTE: “Up fitter Switches,” (Standard on F-350/F-450/F-550 Chassis Cabs, option code 66Son F-250/F-350 Pickups) may be used as a PTO switch. SEIC provides engine speeds of 910 to 2400 rpm for 5.4L and 6.8L gas engines, and 1200 to 2400 rpm for all (4.5L, 6.0L and 6.4L) diesel engines. It also automatically locks the torque converter providing power to the PTO gear for the TorqShift automatic transmission when the operator turns on the PTO switch.