L3 PTO Drive Shaft – 390 Nm Lemon Tube Cardan Shaft

L Series L3 PTO Drive Shaft from Ever-Power Drive Line. Lemon tube profile — compact OD for European OEM implement housings. Continuous: 390 Nm at 540 rpm / 330 Nm at 1,000 rpm. Peak: 640 Nm. Cross kit 3.01 (Ø27×70), EP2 factory grease, IP67 sealed. CE HDPE shield standard. 1-3/8 Z6 / 1-3/4 Z20 spline. CE, ISO 9001, TS/16949, SGS available. LGPD compliant. MOQ 1 pc (stock) / 50 pcs (custom length).

Açıklama

390 Nm @ 540 rpm

640 Nm Peak Torque

20–32 hp

Lemon Tube Profile

CE Certified

ISO 9001 / TS16949

MOQ 1 pc — LGPD Ready

L3 PTO Drive Shaft — Operating Torque Parameters

L Series operating torque table

Source: Ever-Power Drive Line L Series Catalog — current series highlighted in orange

Seri Cross mm Kw @540 Pk @540 Nm @540 Kw @1000 Pk @1000 Nm @1000 MP Nm
L1 22×54 12 16 210 18 25 172 320
L2 23.8×61.3 15 21 270 23 31 220 450
L3 27×70 22 30 390 35 47 330 640
L4 27×74.6 26 35 460 40 55 380 780
L5 30.2×80 35 47 970 54 74 520 1,050
L6 30.2×92 47 64 830 74 100 710 1,450
L32 32×76 39 53 695 61 83 580 1,200
390 Nm
Torque @ 540 rpm
330 Nm
Torque @ 1,000 rpm
640 Nm
Peak Torque (MP)
22 Kw
Power @ 540 rpm
Series: L3Cross: 27×70 mm540 rpm: 22 Kw / 30 Pk / 390 Nm1,000 rpm: 35 Kw / 47 Pk / 330 NmTube: Lemon ProfileSteel: 20CrMnTi alloySpline: 1-3/8 Z6 / 1-3/4 Z20Shield: HDPE UV-stabilisedGrease: EP2 lithium sealed
L3 PTO Drive Shaft 390 Nm — Ever-Power Drive Line

Overview

⚙ Cross kit 3.01 (Ø27×70) — Rated 390 Nm at 540 rpm
⚡ Peak torque 640 Nm — For 20–32 hp tractors
🆓 Lemon tube profile — Compact OD, compatible with European OEM housings
🔧 Forged 20CrMnTi yokes — Sealed needle-bearing cross kits (IP67)
🛡 CE-compliant HDPE safety shield — included standard
🌎 CE + ISO 9001 — Brazil INMETRO / LGPD compliant

Product Description

L3 introduces the 27 mm cross-kit pin diameter, shared with L4 — the same bearing family used in T Series T3 and T4. This commonality simplifies cross-kit stocking for workshops running mixed L and T Series fleets: the 27 mm pin diameter workshop tooling (circlip pliers, press fit) applies to L3, L4, T3, and T4. However, journal length is different (70 mm for L3 vs 74.6 mm for L4 and 70 mm for T3) — order cross kits by series code.

The lemon tube in L3 delivers 370 Nm at 540 rpm within a tube outer diameter that remains compatible with compact baler and tiller input housings that cannot accept the equivalent T3 triangular tube. This is L3’s key commercial differentiator: it provides the torque of T3 with the lemon tube geometry required by specific European compact baler OEMs and vineyard tiller manufacturers.

For distributors supplying compact tractor markets in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, L3 is a high-velocity stock item covering a wide range of 22–32 hp tractor applications. Stock MOQ is 1 piece; distributor agreements from 200 pieces annually. For OEM enquiries on L3 custom shaft lengths, contact Ever-Power Drive Line.

Assembly Diagram — Component Reference

L3 L Series PTO shaft assembly diagram — lemon tube components

Component reference numbers correspond to part codes in the table below

1Cross Joint
2Joint Simple (Outer)
3Joint Simple (Inner)
4Splined Yoke
5Tube Yoke (Outer)
6Tube Yoke (Inner)
7Outer Lemon Tube
8Inner Lemon Tube

Component Part Numbers — L3

L Series component part numbers — L3 row

Source: Ever-Power Drive Line L Series Catalog

Component Outer / Outboard Inner / Inboard
Cross Kit 3.01 (Ø27×70)
Joint Simple l3.03B+l3.01+l3.06 l3.03B+l3.01+l3.07
Splined Yoke l3.03B
Tube Yoke l3.06 l3.07
Lemon Tube l3.03 l3.04

Spline Profile Reference

PTO splined yoke comparison — 1-3/8 Z6 vs 1-3/4 Z20

Left: 1-3/8 inch 6-spline (Z6) for 540 rpm — Right: 1-3/4 inch 20-spline (Z20) for 1,000 rpm

Key Features

Lemon Tube Profile — Compact OD

The lemon (elliptical) tube profile reduces the outer diameter of the telescoping assembly relative to triangular-tube T Series at the same torque class. Fits European OEM implement input housings that exclude triangular tube geometry.

Sealed Cross-Kit Bearings — IP67

Double-lip sealed needle-roller bearing cups, factory-filled with EP2 lithium complex grease. Grease nipple accessible with shield fitted. Designed for 350+ hours between maintenance interventions in normal field conditions.

CE Safety Shield — Standard

CE-marked UV-stabilised HDPE bellows guard. Yellow for field visibility. Spring-clip anchors and chain points at both ends. OECD Code 4 compliant. Supplied as standard on every L Series unit.

Forged 20CrMnTi Steel Yokes

Drop-forged chromium-manganese-titanium alloy steel, normalised and induction-hardened at bearing seat journals. Designed for high peak-load applications without premature bearing seat wear.

All Spline Standards Available

1-3/8 inch 6-spline (ISO 500 Z6), 1-3/4 inch 20-spline (Z20), and 1-3/8 inch 21-spline (Z21). Clamp yoke and push-pin locking both available. Both ends specified independently at order.

CE + ISO Certification Package

CE Declaration of Conformity, ISO 9001:2015, TS/16949 process certificate, and LGPD compliance documentation standard with every shipment. SGS third-party inspection available on contract orders.

Typical Applications

L3 L Series PTO shaft application

Typical L3 application in 20–32 hp tractor class

Mid-Range Rotary Tillers

1.4–1.6 m tillers on 22–32 hp compact and sub-compact tractors. The 27×70 mm cross kit handles the higher slug loads in stony and compacted soils that cause premature L2 failure.

Compact Round Balers

Small-chamber round balers on tractors in the 25–32 hp class. L3 absorbs the bale-eject peak (up to 640 Nm) without cross-kit displacement while remaining within the lemon tube housing envelope.

Post Hole Augers

PTO-driven auger drives where high-inertia start and stall loads are common. The L3 640 Nm peak handles auger engagement in rocky soils better than the L2 without moving to a triangular-tube T Series.

Installation and Maintenance

PTO shaft safety shield installation guide

Attach safety chain to a fixed non-rotating point on both tractor and implement

1

Confirm Torque Class

Match implement demand (Nm) against the table above. Add 20% margin. Select the lowest L Series that meets the adjusted figure.

2

Adjust Working Length

Measure coupling centre distance with implement attached. Verify 50 mm min tube overlap at full extension, 80 mm at full compression.

3

Engage Yoke Connections

Push-pin yoke: engage at tractor PTO stub and confirm audible click and positive retention. Clamp yoke: torque to manufacturer specification.

4

Anchor Safety Chains

Connect tractor-side chain to guard or tractor frame; implement-side chain to implement body. Verify taut with implement at working level.

5

Grease Before First Use

Apply EP2 lithium complex NLGI 2 grease (2–3 pumps) to both cross-kit nipples. Service every 8 hours. Reduce to 4 hours in wet or abrasive conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does L3 share cross kits with T3?
  • L3 and T3 share the same 27 mm cross-kit pin diameter
  • Journal length differs: L3 uses 70 mm; T3 also uses 70 mm — the cross kits are dimensionally identical
  • However, the tube yoke bore sizes may differ — always order cross kits by series code to ensure full compatibility
What is the L3 recommended tractor hp range?
  • L3 is rated for tractors in the 20–32 hp class at 540 rpm standard PTO
  • At 1,000 rpm, L3 is suitable for implements demanding up to 330 Nm
  • For 32–45 hp tractors, step up to L4 or L5 depending on the implement torque demand
Can L3 be used with a shear bolt torque limiter?
  • Yes — torque limiters are recommended for applications with shock-load risk (augers, post hole diggers)
  • Set the limiter release torque below the L3 peak of 640 Nm
  • Ever-Power Drive Line stocks shear bolt torque limiters compatible with L3 splined input
What spline options are available?
  • Standard: 1-3/8 inch 6-spline (Z6, 540 rpm) at tractor end; matching profile at implement end
  • 1-3/4 inch 20-spline (Z20) available for 1,000 rpm applications
  • 1-3/8 inch 21-spline (Z21) available for specific European implement inputs
Is CE certification included?
  • Yes — CE Declaration of Conformity per EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is included with every unit
  • OECD Code 4 safety shield certification is part of the CE declaration
  • ISO 9001:2015 and TS/16949 certificates available per batch on request

Customer Reviews

Gustavo R.

Mato Grosso, Brazil — Agricultural Contractor

★★★★★

  • L3 replaced an open-bearing T3 that was failing every 150 hours in red clay conditions
  • After 250 hours, L3 cross kits show no detectable play — sealed bearing life is clearly superior
  • Lemon tube fits our vineyard tiller housing without adapter — T Series never fitted directly

Sofia L.

Santiago, Chile — Farm Machinery Dealer

★★★★★

  • Stocked L3 alongside T3 after OEM customers specified lemon tube for their compact baler lines
  • First shipment of 30 units received complete with CE and ISO documentation
  • Lead time was 8 days from order — met our customer’s harvest-season deadline

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Shipping and Order Information

MOQ

1 pc (stock)
50 pcs (custom)

Lead Time

7–10 days (stock)
25–30 days (custom)

Shipping

Sea LCL/FCL to Brazil
Air freight available

Trade Terms

FOB Ningbo / Shanghai
CIF Santos available

Sertifikalar

CE CertifiedCE Certified
ISO 9001:2015ISO 9001:2015
TS/16949TS/16949
SGS InspectionSGS Inspection

LGPD Compliant

OECD Code 4 Shield

Ek bilgi

Seri

L3

Tube Profile

Lemon Tube

Cross Kit

27×70 mm

Nm @540 rpm

390 Nm

Nm @1000 rpm

330 Nm

Peak Torque (MP)

640 Nm

HP Range

20–32 hp