I need a right angled gearbox, with about a 3:1 ratio (faster out than in). With the prices of these things for Ag use (20HP or so) I was wondering if I could use a diff, blank off one end, lock its end of the axle and drive the axle to get power out of the tail shaft.
I will use two if it does work. One will be running a large saw, the other a tractor-driven compactor. The second one will probably se several hours of use from time to time. The saw will only run briefly.
Will this work OK? I realise it will work. But are there any gotchas or long term problems in arse-face-backward driving a diff?
Any help appreciated.
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