The Bullet: A NEW Invention to Make PTO Hookup Easy
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- If you struggle with hooking up your power take off shaft, here's a solution. It's an amazing new invention from a guy in Canada and it's called "The Bullet". The Bullet is a device that changes the way you think about attaching your PTO shaft. and makes it much easier.
The Bullet comes from a Canadian inventor who has spent years perfecting his design. With a simple twist of the Bullet's outer shell, you lock it in the open position. At that point, the splines inside are free to expand, so you can slide it on the stub shaft of the tractor in any position. Once it's on, you release the lock, and rotate the tractor's shaft (or the one on the implement), until the splines align and spring into position. Then you pull it back until the ball bearings lock in the notch on the tractor shaft. The Bullet closes and you're ready to go to work. When it's fully attached you'll see a "C" (for closed), in the inspection window.
Removing the Bullet is equally simple. Just rotate the outer shell until it locks and then you can slide the PTO shaft off. Leave it locked and it stays open and ready to attach back on the tractor. It's a whole new way of attaching a PTO and it's very simple. It's been tested for applications up to 150 PTO horsepower, but it'll work on small and large 540 RPM PTO shafts.
Now, installation of The Bullet does extend your PTO shaft about 6-8", so if the two halves are close to bottoming out, you may have to cut one off. It does require maintenance before using, by squirting spray lube in the three access holes around the circumference. It can be snapped into an implement PTO shaft right out of the box, no special tools are required.
The Bullet is available by going to lionforgeindus.... It's patent-pending design will amaze you at how effortless you can hook up, and make you wonder why no one ever thought of this before!
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SWEET! , Only been 70 years since we had a REAL upgrade! Love it.
Thanks Mike! I have been looking forward to this announcement and will look into this! My 73 year old hands need a break!
I just bought one, I hope it will be easier than the PTO LINK I already have. $379.99 (total price includes shipping) is not a big deal in today's world as long as it works as advertised.
I just ordered it. Way easier than fighting with these PTOs. Thanks!
Innovation sells itself. Mike, I am glad you presented this for John on your channel.
Edit: Hi Mike, WOW does this look awesome! I liked it so much I decided to order one. I have 2 implements that are challenging to connect. The last time I worked on connecting my woodchipper to the PTO it took me an hour! This will save me a bunch of time. Thank you for researching and finding the best products. I'll keep you posted on how I like it.
Mike, I received my bullet pto coupler yesterday. I'm impressed with the speed of the delivery, from Manitoba to Wisconsin in 6 days, and over a weekend! The product itself is beefy and clearly has been made very well. I will be out this weekend using my coupler and I'll keep you posted on how I like it.
Thank you for keeping us posted, Ken!
Hi Mike! Now that’s a really clever design! I have a PTO-Connect now and have recently been sent a PTO Link to review. As we get older these devices are a Godsend for making PTO hook up easier. Thanks for sharing this amazing new option for easy PTO hook ups!
What is your opionion on which is the best one? PTO-connect, PTO-link or this one?
Yes please give us your review
Hi Mike!
Just yesterday I was struggling with a pto and I thought "I wish Mike would show me how to make this easier" 😀 I hope John sells a pile of those so the price comes down. It looks much more practical than the other gizmos I've seen.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
When I put on my Pat’s Easy Change I got a PTO stub extender for about $60 off Amazon that made a big difference in hooking up PTO shafts. Moves the attachment point back about 5 inches which makes it a whole lot easier to see what you’re doing and get to everything to get the shaft on while pressing the button. The Bullet is a great idea, but I question the wisdom of leaving the lube holes wide open to collect dirt & water. I can foresee having to remove it frequently to clean the grit out, otherwise the collar won’t rotate freely and the parts inside won’t retract as advertised. It’s expensive, but I hope the fella gets his R&D money back and makes a mint. But for me it’s a pricey solution to a problem I was able to solve for 60 bucks. Love the channel, Mike! 👍
I have serious grip problems with one hand. Will be ordering to give it a shot on my troublesome brush hog. Its worth the money to save a lot of pain and time. Thanks for sharing, Mike.
Awesome invention John! Thanks for showcasing this Mike! Love your channel and what you do for the tractor community!
I’m in. Mine is already ordered and on the way. Can’t wait for this get here and put in the field!
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I hope there's a follow up video demonstrating this ingenious mechanism in action on a tractor PTO and and implement shaft for my powers of visualizations are being stretched beyond my imagination.
Very inspirational invention.
Well isn't that a fancy gadget. I like that idea and the ease of use. Not too much of a learning curve with the "Bullet". Thanks for bringing the product to our attention Mike.
A "revolutionary" PTO invention... I see what you did there. ;)
I love seeing new inventions because it shows the creativity of us humans. This is a real winner, and I like your idea of using it in conjunction with those easy connection units that extend the lift arms out. That would make it easy then to move this from implement to implement rather than having to cut each implements PTO shafts shorter potentially.
Wow, Mike, this looks like the "Bee's Knees."
Just what my 60 something hands need for my bush hog, etc. I haven't gone to the site yet, but am about to. And if it is not too highly priced, I will order one. Thanks for this intro.
Looks like a great idea. Should be a real game changer.
Very cool
That is a great idea. Hope it goes over good.
A whole lot better than those other 'things' that are supposed to help getting the PTO hooked up. Will seriously consider a purchase when the price comes down a bit.
I wish this had been available when I bought a similar device called the PTO Link two years ago. The Bullet looks like it’s easier to install. It’s priced lower as well. Great looking product.
That is an awesome idea. Thanks for putting out this on your channel.
Could you please do a video installing this device and actually hooking up a brush hog etc?
Great invention
Very cool concept. I'm not personally in the market, but I think it's a winner to. I'm sure hey has a ton of cost to recuperate. It looks like a quality product.
Great idea! If he can get his manufacturing costs down I'd be interested in one.
Love the idea- wonderful for rear pto. But wouldn't be perfect for under my Kubota tractor as the shaft already rides tight to the box. Also every 8 hrs , means pretty much each time or other time crawling under to pop off for greasing. Keep up the great inventing & work John!
I believe he said to squirt some spray lube in the holes every 8 hours or so. I don't see a problem with that if it saves me literally an hour to hookup and unhook.
Neat idea! Thanks for mentioning that it will effect the SAE pto geometry.
I see tons of pto’s torn up by people who do not understand that.
Glad you showed this. I am ready for this.
That is very nice!
OOOFFF that price. Not much of a struggle for me hooking up and unhooking the PTO shaft, the struggle is the mid mount mower deck install/removal, now that's a chore, luckily I don't use it very often.
Wish you would have given us a demonstration of installing it on your own tractor Mike.
Looks interesting!
Cool idea.
Looks handy
Fascinating. I have been looking for something like this. I will check it out. Thanks for the tip! I agree with the other comments, it is just much too expensive.
I would have never thought of that. LOL
Just checked out the website. The cost with tax and shipping is $428.74. I got the PTO Link as I’m constantly changing implements. The PTO Link is not perfect but a huge improvement over not having anything. Using it with the Pat’s Easy Hitch has speeded up my implement change tremendously, particularly with the brush cutter. I’ll wait and see some more reviews of the Bullet before spending the almost $430 for it. That being said, I love seeing the small time inventor coming up with products that make life easier. For that reason alone, I’ll probably buy one down the road when its been tested out in the field. Thanks Mike for bringing this (and other ideas) to us non-professional tractor users.
Thanks for the comment Doug, The taxes are only applicable to Canadian sales that we have here in Canada.
This is pretty nice. It's nice to see competition in that space. The Easy PTO link from Tractortoplink and the PTO quick connect from Tractoraddons have been out for a while now. I have had the PTO quick connect from tractoraddons for about 3 years now and absolutely love it. This does not look any better to me than those. The only sort of advantage I can see from this is that you do not need an adapter for your pto shaft but that is really not a big deal as I only own one tractor and could buy additional adapters.
Hello looks great but I think one that you take apart at the universal and you install it on permanent would be a better idea. Have a great day
Great idea. I had changing implements.
Neat let me know if it comes available how much and where I can buy it no more pain in the butt to get my brush hog on
Cool! And correcting the length mismatch induced by the silver mittens is a bonus.
I've more or less gotten the hang of connecting the PTO shaft, so I don't think this device is worth the $350 to me right now... but as volume goes up, unit cost comes down, and my hands age, price and need may well converge at some point.
Silver Mittens HAHAHAHAA Good one...
Great invention! And considering other similar units cost more and not as easy to use the price isn’t that bad.
Looks like a great product, will you be showing it in use soon?
Keep the videos coming.
Got two inbound, looks great! Maybe they could put grease zerks in for lubrication?
Very slick, and helpful innovation and crafty. From A fellow John, cheers.
Word of mouth is the best sales out there but price is gonna hurt too much.
Definitely a good buy especially when fighting large brush hog pto shafts
Thanks Randy, heavier drive line connections are definitely one of the main areas we wanted to address.
I'll take one. let me know when you are selling them. looks very easy to use. That with Pat's will work great
Great design. Price for a single implement is less expensive than the PTO Link system but that advantage flips as you add the capability to multiple implements. But if his sales really take off, he may be able to drop the price enough to make it come out comparable. Best of luck.
Why can't to take the bullet off and use it on multiple implements. Once you have the implement off it will be easy to take off and move it to a different one.
Awesome idea thanks for sharing
I'm with you Mike, why wasn't this thought of before the other crappy designs? Thanks for sharing it. Still pretty pricey, maybe it will drop some after he sells a few million.
I understand that it can be hard at times connecting a PTO shaft but I guess I'm just a cheap person because I could never justify spending that kind of money to do something I've been doing without it for so many years. It is a neat gadget though and I hope the creator makes a profit from them to cover all the time and money involved in developing and making them. I'm in my 60s now and don't see my self ever owing one. :). Tractor Mike thanks for sharing.
I think that is really cool. I just checked out the website even at 349.99 I think this is a sellable product. I’m going to keep an eye on it I may buy one in a year or two when the price comes down a little if my wife will let me lol.
I bet that would be a hit in shark tank.
Ideally an implement or driveshaft manufacturer will notice this and license it and it can come built into the shaft instead of the old-style coupler.
I ordered a Bullet because I am 67 years old with arthritic hands. I chose the Bullet over competitive products because it does not require any parts to be installed on the tractor, yet apparently can be easily transferred from one implement to another.
Lionforge, if you are monitoring these comments: Mike doesn't mention which lube is recommended. Does spray silicone work best? Or would something thicker, like spray white grease be better? Or, another lube product?
Hi Ralph, Thank you for the order! You are correct, there are no parts required to be installed on the tractor and you most definitely can transfer it from one implement to another. For lubrication, we recommend Fluid Film or similar light oil sprays that provide lubrication but are not sticky like grease. Thanks!
If he cam get prices down, I would buy some of them. It looks like a better solution than other pto connectors I have seen.
Let's see it in action. Also could he have made a lighter one for just the smaller tractors, must be heavy to work up to 100+ hp.
I know that PTO link gadget that is out there is outrageously priced.... I can only imagine this thing that looks more complex to make
It looks like a great product, I would buy one but the only attachment I have that I currently have that uses a pto is my post hole digger and I only use it like once a year. I do hate hooking and unhooking my pto shaft up too.
Wish I'd seen this a month ago because I just bought an extender/adapter that basically converts the horrible pullback ring style of my PTO shaft into the spring-loaded button style. That is cool though!
Good job
I think one issue you’ll see with this idea is if it ever gets shock loaded or worn. I think it will get itself lodged on the splines and get jammed and extremely difficult to disconnect. I think with spring loaded splines like that you could see an issue with let’s say a bush hog with a seized slip clutch that hits a stump, or some kind of high torque application like a bailer
What about dirt sand ,grime , hell the locking pins cease up , this looks like a sledge hammer job to get off after week bailing hay
I ordered one. I hope it works as well as advertised. It would probably help sales if Mike has a coupon to offer, i.e. TM10 to get 10% off, or some such.
As someone buying our first tractor, I’m super interested in this.
I liked the old push button style. Never had problems as long as I kept it lubricated. The new spring style are terrible. I painted mine since my tractor side does not rotate and it is easier to line up. Not sure about the bullet. I have read that it is not a good idea to use pto adapters. We will see how these go.
I like it, would be east to interchange between implements move from the mower to the tiller. But I think the pto link may still be the option in go with. Price this vs a single pto link is rather close, but if I didn't want to move it from one to the other the pto link being two piece you can buy extra implement halves and never have to move stuff, but that would get pricey as heck so 50/50 on which could be the best overall long term.
This is an awesome invention! Couldn’t you just buy 1 and move it between implements since the real pain is usually when you are having to bend down in between the lift arms to connect the pto? Also, another question, this would extend the solid part of the shaft coming out of the tractor several inches before the joint of the yolk. I wonder if there could be any danger of added stress on the pto shaft by extending the length of it since that would put added pressure on the pto shaft where it goes into the tractor gearbox housing?
I can understand the concern of more side load on the tractor PTO shaft. If one added this device without something else to move the implement further back, one would need to check the u-joints in the PTO shaft as the angles while running could change when it starts to bind up the moving joints.
Great idea, do you know if the price quoted is in CN. $$$$, pretty pricey if not, always enjoy your videos, thanks
I have MS and bought a JD Quik Knect because of the difficulty hooking up my PTO. My problem with it is the cost of 2 different parts and the fact that you'd need the PTO side for every implement you have as it replaces the shaft end (so not interchangable between implements). Looks like this would address both of those issues.
The other 2 PTO quick connects have specific models for shorter PTO shafts on subcompact tractors. I would like to know if this one is universal and will work on a JD 1025r
LIGHT application of a diamond needle file inside the female splines of the PTO shaft... and keeping the couplers cleaned and lightly lubricated (instead of rusty) And the normal PTO couplers are just fine.
Rusty splines will drive you insane...
A PTO shaft that has been on and off many times over 40 years... and well cared for, goes on and off with zero issues.
A bungee to take most of the weight as you are hooking up... solves the weight issue. (and can stay there as it restricts rotation of the guard)
My brother and I use an overrunning clutch on the back of our 1980s-era Ford 5610s. With the brush hog, it’s designed to be the mechanical weak point, opposite the slip clutch; for when the inertia of the cutter is more than the PTO turning force. We go through about 1-2 a season on each tractor, as they twist. Has John looked into this occurring? I don’t mind paying $75 for an overrunning clutch. $350 though, that’s more difficult to justify if the splines begin to twist.
Mike, do you have a video on how to short the PTO shaft on the implement (Rhino Brush Hog) to adjust for that 6" additional length?
Here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/-Fu4KwtJG0o/v-deo.html.
Interesting product! How does it attach to your PTO shaft? How difficult is it to attach, and how long does it take to put it on? Thanks for the info!
I’d buy it
It's a interesting idea. 💡
What does this piece weigh; the PTO shaft is already cumbersome and heavy and the area your working in is not spacious!?!?🤔
Nice idea Mike, but if the cost was lower, I'd buy it.
What about the areas of the country, like yours (and mine), with lots of rocks...
Is this thing strong enough, for a 6' mower, to hit rocks, and not break?
This is an expensive solution for a problem that doesn’t exist. Love the channel Mike
It might be expensive but it is for a problem that certainly does exist.
I'm waiting for reviews. The design is top drawer, but how does it work full of dust? Only time will tell if it is high maintenance.
Is he retailing these?
Yes at www.lionforgeindustries.com
Is it intended to stay on the tractor and what prevents dust, dirt and water from entering the lubricating holes?
Good question. Raises another one in my mind and that is if the Bullet stays with the implement shaft, does it need to be stored inside away from rain and snow to prevent it intruding the lubrication holes or blocking the lubricant from making to where it need to go every 8 hours?
It is intended to be connected to your implements driveshaft end and then connected to your tractor using the bullet coupler end. We have tested this for a long time and while it will get dirty we kept the holes to a smaller size so this would be minimal, and regular lubrication would help dispel any moisture (if any). It will get dirty, as most coupler ends do, I try to keep mine couplers clean on a regular maintenance basis so they work well and the bullet coupler is no different in that regard. On that note, we are always looking to improve on the product as we move forward and we appreciate your comments, thank you!
Go John from , a fellow Canadian
Several questions come to mind for me. First is will this work with tractors with a shorter PTO stub shaft like some models of Kubotas come with? Second, how is one supposed to reach up and under the PTO cover and have space for hands or fingers to rotate the tractor shaft so the device will lock in? That just locks the splines, so you then have to pull it back or slide forward to engage the lock into the PTO shaft notch. Can the lock to keep the shaft from sliding off the splines be locked and then allow the splines to lock when the tractor PTO is started, aka lock it under load? I don't have a problem aligning the splines with my current collar lock shaft. Seems to be creating a new problem of extra pieces to wear out with use.
What keeps ice from holding up in the lubrication holes and stopping the lubricant from making into the dozens of internal parts needing regular lubrication? More details needed (price rumblings as well) before I can determine viability for my use.
Hi Brian, thanks for the questions. It will work with tractors with the shorter PTO shafts, we have put together some connection guides now on our website to address some of the different scenarios some may encounter, ie: tractors with free spinning pto shafts and tractors with non free spinning pto shafts. You can find them here lionforgeindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/Bullet-PTO-Coupler-adapter-connection-guides.pdf
Regarding locking under load, this was done in testing and we do not recommend this as most tractors can’t control the speed of engagement of the PTO.
I have run the coupler for the past two winters on my snowblower without any issue, keeping in mind regular maintenance. Pricing is also available on our website. Feel free to reach out directly if you have anymore questions, always welcome a conversation. Thanks.
Hey Mike do you think this would work with a QUICK HITCH as theres about a 4"-5" gap w/ them ??
Hi Mike. Looks like a great invention.I am assuming that I have to remove my existing spindle. How difficult is this to do?
A video showing the problem and this solution would be even more convincing with more sales.
Your video woulduh been ALOT better had ya physically showed us on a PTO driveline attactchment hooking up to a tractor PTO!
Why didn't you put the link in your comments?
I've got to agree, that's a pretty slick product. However, the price will have to come down about 50% or so before I'd spring for it. With 3 implements with PTO shafts, that's a bit painful in the ol' wallet (of course I understand I don't need to buy all three at once, but still...).
This to me doesn't look like other products I've seen that require one per implement. I mean I suppose if a person is super lazy they could have one per implement but what is so hard about just keeping this in your tractor tool box then jumping off to hook up? Even with those other systems you have to attach the non-fixed end so you are still getting off your tractor. This thing looks ridiculously easy on both ends so not understanding why people are saying you need one per implement.
Great accessory for rich folks
Up to 150 horse i would like to see how it holds with that much in place since thats a lot of torque for 150 horse on 540 pto . The cost of the some of these easy and quick PTO connectors is why i have yet to try one . But I see how the consumer side of tractors people will eat them up
Thanks for the info Mike! Seems very intriguing. I cannot find any videos that demonstrate the product… are you interested in doing a live demo? Also, what are the possible failure scenarios? Is it possible the collar could rub against some field debris and unlock itself? If that happens, what would be the result in the field? Would it become a projectile? Thanks in advance!
The button needs to be pressed in before the Collar can turn.
And the button is flush with the outside of the Collar.
It would take some creative action of some Material to press the Button and turn the Collar in the right direction..
Mile, won't the teeth or splines inside his PTO Bullet grind down the splines on your existing PTO shaft spindle? I love the invention but leary until there's been time on the street.
Take my money! Now!
I like the other options available that don't have moving parts like the pins and springs and don't have to be lubricated every 8 hours. Nice design but I'll take simple first.
How do I find a small micro size tractor that won't be so expensive ? I'm in Washington State, near Seattle.