Welcome to PTO Link UK – the official distributor of the revolutionary PTO Link® system. Designed and engineered in the USA, the PTO Link® Open-Plate™ quick-connect system has transformed how tractor owners connect their power take-off. Our goal here in the UK is to bring this innovative solution to farmers, smallholders, and contractors nationwide, helping save time, reduce the risk of injury, and eliminate stress. With PTO Link®, every connection is faster, safer, and simpler.
About Us
Background- The Roots of the "PTO Revolution"
One of the biggest challenges for tractor operators has long been the manual connection of the power take-off shaft (PTO). For nearly a century, this vital connection has used the same splined shaft design, which many users – especially those over 40 – find awkward, time-consuming, and frustrating. Operators worldwide, particularly in the USA where PTO Link® was born, called for a safer, more efficient solution. That vision has now arrived in the UK.
Common Challenges with Connecting a Tractor's PTO
The traditional PTO connection, involving precise alignment of male and female splined shafts, often proves tricky. It requires physical strength, visibility, and precision – all while working in tight, awkward spaces under the PTO shield.
This challenge has led many to injuries or costly workarounds. Some resort to makeshift tools, others ask for help, and a few even buy multiple tractors to avoid changing attachments. The need for a smarter, safer solution was clear.
The Frustrations of Traditional PTO Hook-Up
A successful PTO hook-up demands multiple steps performed simultaneously:
- Lifting the implement shaft (often heavy)
- Reaching beneath the safety shield
- Aligning the splines by feel
- Engaging the locking mechanism
- Sliding the shaft perfectly straight
This complicated, physical task poses a real risk of strain or injury. It shouldn’t be this difficult – and with PTO Link®, it’s not.
A Vision for a Better Way
Frustrated by the daily challenge of PTO hook-ups, a tractor owner in Texas designed a better system – one that was simple, safe, and fast. That idea became PTO Link®: a patented quick-connect solution featuring the Open-Plate™ interface.
The system reimagines PTO connections with a pair of interlocking steel couplers, making splines easier to connect and disconnect. Today, it fits any tractor with a 6-spline 540 RPM PTO, from compact to utility models up to 130 HP.
Now available in the UK, the same technology is helping UK tractor owners experience the same transformation.
Simplifying PTO Connections for Tractor Owners
Connecting a PTO should be straightforward – and PTO Link® makes it so. Whether you’re a farmer, contractor, or smallholder, this innovative system saves time, reduces frustration, and enhances safety.
Crafted from high-strength forged steel, PTO Link® offers lasting durability. With a simple click-together design, it replaces guesswork and strain with confidence and speed. It’s an essential upgrade for any tractor operator.
Ken Spector — The Inventor's Story
PTO Link® was born in the USA, designed by Ken Spector, who struggled for over 45 minutes to hook up a rotary cutter in 100-degree heat. Frustrated, he searched everywhere for a solution – but there was none. So, he built one.
Ken designed a new interface with CAD software, built a prototype, and refined it with the help of engineers. With business partner Mark, he launched PTO Link®, secured patents, and helped tens of thousands of users across the US enjoy safer, faster connections.
His story is the foundation of PTO Link® – a product built by tractor owners, for tractor owners. And now, through our UK team, that same ingenuity and reliability is available here, backed by local support and fast shipping.
Welcome to the UK’s PTO revolution.
