If you’ve noticed that grinding noise when you engage the PTO on your David Brown 996, you’re hearing your release bearing asking for help. A worn PTO clutch release bearing makes every implement engagement a struggle – from the simple task of starting up your bush hog to the precise control needed when engaging a baler. This heavy-duty replacement gets your hand clutch system operating smoothly again, eliminating the grinding and hard engagement that turns routine PTO work into daily frustration.
What You’re Getting
- Precision bearing with exact 3″ ID x 4.507″ OD x 0.748″ width specifications
- Heavy-duty construction built to handle constant PTO engagement cycles
- Sealed design keeps grease in and contamination out for long life
- Direct fit for David Brown 996 hand clutch PTO systems
- Smooth operation that eliminates grinding and clutch drag
Built for Real Farm Work
Your David Brown 996 is perfectly sized for medium farm operations where you need reliable PTO power without the bulk of a bigger tractor. Whether you’re running a rotary cutter along fence lines, operating a round baler in tight fields, powering a feed mixer for the livestock, or running a brush hog through pastures, the hand clutch PTO gives you precise control over implement engagement. But that control disappears when the release bearing starts failing.
Made to Last
This bearing is engineered to withstand the repeated cycling that comes with PTO work and handles the thrust loads created during clutch engagement without premature wear. Unlike worn bearings that screech, drag, or won’t fully release, this replacement provides smooth, quiet operation. The sealed construction protects internal components from dust, moisture, and debris that can cause premature failure in farm environments.
Installation Tips
This bearing matches exact dimensions: 76.2mm (3″) inner diameter, 114.48mm (4.507″) outer diameter, 19mm (0.748″) width. While you have the clutch apart, inspect the fingers and pressure plate for wear, clean the input shaft thoroughly and apply a thin coat of high-temperature grease, and never force the bearing onto the shaft – it should slide on smoothly. Most experienced mechanics can handle this repair in a few hours, and it’s much more cost-effective than replacing the entire clutch assembly when only the release bearing has failed.
