Could A PTO Pump Solve My Problem of Having No Tractor Remotes?

In today’s video, I’m tackling a viewer question about PTO (Power Take-Off) powered hydraulic pumps, a topic relevant for those looking to power hydraulic equipment with their tractor. The viewer asks: "I do not have rear remotes and want to start using a pulp loader and trailer with my tractor. Not sold on the Chinese-made units with their own power pack that circulate hydraulic fluid—have seen numerous times a PTO hydraulic pump—think this would work in the application I am referring to?" In this video, I’ll go over my experiences with PTO pumps, their pros and cons, and how they can be a game-changer for those looking to power attachments without relying on the tractor's internal hydraulic system.

A PTO-powered hydraulic pump uses your tractor's PTO to drive a hydraulic pump, which can then supply hydraulic power to various implements. Essentially, this setup allows you to tap into the power of your PTO to run hydraulic systems without needing to rely on the tractor's built-in hydraulic system. This is especially useful for tractors that don’t have rear remotes or lack the hydraulic capacity to handle demanding attachments.

Many older tractors lacked of sufficient hydraulic capacity for attachments like front-end loaders. These tractors often had no way to access the hydraulic system or didn't have enough power to run the loader. A PTO pump was a perfect solution to this problem because it allowed you to add a separate hydraulic system to run a loader or other attachments without disabling the tractor’s three-point hitch or other critical systems.

The benefits of a PTO hydraulic pump include that it is a dedicated hydraulic system, which means you can still use your three-point hitch and other functions of the tractor without any interference. Also, because PTO pumps can deliver higher flow rates, they’re excellent for applications where fast cycle times are necessary. Whether you're using a loader or other hydraulic-powered tools, the ability to move oil quickly can save time and increase productivity. While PTO pumps offer those advantages, there are some challenges, especially when you need to use both a PTO-powered hydraulic system and a rear-mounted implement, such as a tiller or mower. Some older tractors come with options to add a front-mounted PTO pump, which can resolve this issue. These pumps are typically driven by the tractor's crankshaft, and while they provide hydraulic power without taking up the rear PTO, they do constantly circulate oil, you can't turn them off.

One application I’ve found PTO-powered pumps to be particularly useful for is powering rear-mounted backhoes. Typically, tractor hydraulics that power backhoes can get overheated with prolonged use, especially during continuous digging. Running a separate PTO pump for the backhoe reduces the load on the tractor's own hydraulic system, which prevents overheating and reduces wear and tear. This is one of the main reasons I prefer PTO pumps for backhoe applications.

Now, regarding the viewer’s specific question about using a PTO pump to power a pulp loader and trailer: I’m not entirely familiar with the specific trailer they’re referring to, so I can’t offer a concrete recommendation. That said, PTO pumps are commonly used to power a variety of hydraulic equipment, so it’s certainly possible that such a setup could work. If anyone in the community has experience using a PTO hydraulic pump for trailers or pulp loaders, I’d love to hear your thoughts and insights in the comments below.

If you’re considering using a PTO pump for your tractor, be sure to evaluate your needs, the type of attachments you plan to use, and the flow requirements of those implements and the availability of an oil reservoir and filtration system. If you have any experiences with PTO-powered systems, especially related to trailers or pulp loaders, feel free to share them in the comments section. Your input could be valuable to other viewers facing similar challenges.

00:00 Introduction
00:45 The Question About PTO Pumps
01:44 The Problem of No Remotes
03:31 The Basics of PTO Pumps
08:26 PTO Pumps for Backhoes
10:14 Looking for Viewer Input

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