{"id":3280,"date":"2026-06-18T05:41:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3280"},"modified":"2026-06-18T06:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T06:33:03","slug":"lemon-tube","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/ms\/produk\/lemon-tube\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Tube"},"content":{"rendered":"<article style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif; color: #1a1a2e; background: #f4f6fb; padding: 0; margin: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628 0%,#1a2d50 60%,#0d3b6e 100%); padding: 18px 20px 28px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 220px; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,transparent 40%,rgba(255,200,0,0.07) 100%); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">PTO Drive Shaft Components \u2014 UK Supplier<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: clamp(22px,4vw,38px); font-weight: 900; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -0.5px;\">PTO Drive Shaft Lemon Tube<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #b8c8e0; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 680px;\">Heavy-duty lemon-profile inner and outer tubes engineered for agricultural PTO driveline systems. Precision-formed from high-grade steel, available in Series 1 through 32 to match the full range of European driveline standards.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#f0b400,#e8830a); color: #0a1628; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; padding: 11px 28px; border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(240,180,0,0.35);\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-drive-shafts.com\">\u2709 Get a Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-bottom: 3px solid #f0b400;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; max-width: 500px; min-width: 260px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(10,22,40,0.13); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ep-Lemon-Tube-1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO Drive Shaft Lemon Tube - inner and outer profiles\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 230px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Product Snapshot<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Lemon Tube \u2014 Inner &amp; Outer Profile<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">The lemon tube profile is the industry-standard telescoping component for mid-range and heavy-duty PTO shafts. Its characteristic three-lobed cross-section transmits high rotational torque while allowing smooth axial extension and retraction across uneven terrain. Available as both outer (03L series) and inner (04L series) profiles, these tubes are drop-in compatible with standard European cross kits and yoke assemblies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;\"><span style=\"background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a2d50; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #b8c8e0;\">Series 1 \u2013 32<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #fff8e1; color: #7a5000; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #f0b400;\">High-Grade Steel<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #1b5e20; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #81c784;\">EU Driveline Standard<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #fce4ec; color: #7b1fa2; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #f48fb1;\">Custom Lengths<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f4f6fb; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #0d3b6e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Overview<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">What Is a PTO Drive Shaft Lemon Tube?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">In agricultural driveline engineering, the telescoping tube assembly is the backbone of every PTO shaft \u2014 and the lemon tube profile represents the most widely adopted geometry across European machinery. The lemon tube takes its name from the distinctive three-point, rounded-triangle cross-section visible when the tube is cut transversely. That geometry is anything but arbitrary: the three contact lobes distribute torque load across a greater steel surface area than a round or square bore, reducing stress concentration and significantly extending service life under the kind of fluctuating loads typical on UK farms and continental European estates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">Each PTO drive shaft lemon tube set consists of a matched outer (03L) and inner (04L) profile. The outer tube slides over the inner, giving the shaft its telescoping travel distance \u2014 critical when a tractor&#8217;s three-point linkage lifts an implement or when ground undulation changes the effective distance between gearbox and implement input. The lemon profile ensures there is zero rotational slip between the two tubes: torque passes directly through the profiled faces, not through friction or a keyway, meaning even at high-torque inputs such as mulching or heavy cultivation, drive is crisp and immediate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">Our UK-supply lemon tube range covers Series 1 through Series 32, encompassing cross kit diameters from 22 mm up to 32 mm and catering to everything from compact horticulture tractors through to high-horsepower arable machines. Each tube is precision-drawn from seamless or welded cold-rolled steel, phosphate-treated internally for corrosion resistance, and supplied pre-greased or dry per customer specification. For UK operators running mixed fleets \u2014 common on large mixed farms in East Anglia, the Midlands, and across Scotland \u2014 the ability to source the correct series quickly minimises downtime and keeps seasonal operations on schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Why Choose Our Lemon Tubes<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Engineering Advantages That Matter in the Field<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f6fb,#e8f0fe); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #0d3b6e; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px;\">\u2699<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">High Torque Transmission<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">The three-lobe profile engages across a large contact surface, handling peak torque spikes without deformation \u2014 essential for PTO-driven mulchers, balers, and heavy rotary cultivators operating on UK clay soils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f6fb,#fff8e1); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #f0b400; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udccf<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Precision-Drawn Steel<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">Cold-drawn seamless steel tube ensures dimensional consistency across every metre of production. Tight tolerances mean inner and outer profiles slide smoothly without play, preserving drive balance at speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f6fb,#e8f5e9); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Perlindungan Kakisan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">Internal phosphate coating and optional external paint or zinc treatment protect against the damp, salt-laden conditions common in British coastal and upland farming environments, extending service intervals significantly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f6fb,#fce4ec); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #c62828; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Full Series Compatibility<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">Series 1 through 32 coverage means our lemon tubes are compatible with virtually every European PTO shaft assembly standard, from compact vineyard tractors to 200+ HP four-wheel-drive arable machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f6fb,#e8f0fe); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #1565c0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px;\">\u26fa<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Custom Lengths on Request<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">Standard cut lengths or bespoke sizes to drawing \u2014 our factory can supply tubes to exact customer specifications, which is particularly valued by UK OEMs and specialist repair workshops building non-standard shaft assemblies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f6fb,#fff8e1); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-left: 4px solid #e65100; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Fast UK Despatch<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\">Ex-stock items are available for rapid despatch to UK agricultural merchants, dealers, and end-users. Seasonal peaks \u2014 spring drilling, autumn harvest \u2014 are met with buffer stock held to prevent delays when the pressure is highest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f4f6fb; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #0d3b6e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Spesifikasi Teknikal<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Lemon Tube Series \u2014 Dimensional Data<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.65;\">The table below lists complete dimensional data for each series, covering cross kit geometry and the profiled dimensions of both outer (03L) and inner (04L) lemon tubes. All dimensions are in millimetres (mm). This data is provided as engineering reference; please confirm with our technical team when ordering for critical applications.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,22,40,0.12); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ep-Lemon-Tube-2-1-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO Drive Shaft Lemon Tube technical specification drawing - Series 1 to 32\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10,22,40,0.08);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0a1628,#1a2d50); color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Siri<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Cross Kit Length (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Cross Kit \u00d8 (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Outer Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Outer Width (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Outer Height (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Outer Wall (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Inner Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Inner Width (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Inner Height (mm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border: 1px solid #1a2d50; white-space: nowrap;\">Inner Wall (mm)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">54<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">22<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">1.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">39<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">30<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">2.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">1.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">30.8<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">23.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">61.3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">23.8<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">2.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">2.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">70<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">27<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">3.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">48<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">41.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">2.9<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">3.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">40.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">34.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">74.6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">27<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">4.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">4.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">80<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">30.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">5.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">7.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">92<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">30.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">6.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">57.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">48<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">3.8<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">6.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">49<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">39.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">32<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">76<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">32<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">32.03L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #0d3b6e;\">32.04L<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dde3ee;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 11px; color: #888; line-height: 1.5;\">All dimensions in mm. \u2014 = confirm with technical sales. Series 5 inner tube is coded 7.04L per the standard driveline cross-reference table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Applications &amp; Use Scenarios<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Where Lemon Tubes Perform Best<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">The lemon tube profile is found throughout the agricultural machinery sector wherever telescoping PTO shafts operate under sustained torque loads. In the United Kingdom, the profile sees heavy use across arable and mixed farming operations in counties such as Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Norfolk, and Shropshire \u2014 regions characterised by both large farm sizes and challenging ground conditions that push shaft assemblies hard through extended working seasons. Beyond the farm gate, lemon tubes also feature in groundscare, municipal mowing, and light industrial conveying applications where compact, high-efficiency power transmission is required.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #0d3b6e; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Rotary Cultivation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">High-torque PTO loads on heavy clay soils in UK arable regions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #f0b400; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px;\">\ud83c\udfed<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Round &amp; Square Balers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">Seasonal peak-load baling across mixed farms in the Midlands and North<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #2e7d32; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px;\">\ud83c\udf33<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Slurry &amp; Tanker Pumps<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">Dairy and livestock operations in Scotland, Wales, and the West Country<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #c62828; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px;\">\u2702<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Flail Mowers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">Local authority and estate groundscare across English county councils<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #1565c0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px;\">\ud83d\ude97<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Sprayer Pumps<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">Precision arable spraying on cereal farms from Hampshire to Humber<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 160px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #e65100; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.06); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px;\">\ud83d\udd27<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">OEM Shaft Assembly<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">UK implement manufacturers building custom shaft assemblies to order<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628 0%,#1a2d50 100%); padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Material &amp; Engineering Principle<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff;\">How the Lemon Profile Works<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 220px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #f0b400; font-weight: bold;\">Cold-Drawn Steel Construction<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #b8c8e0; line-height: 1.7;\">Lemon tubes are manufactured from continuous cold-drawn steel billets pulled through progressively smaller hardened dies. This cold-working process aligns the crystalline grain structure along the tube&#8217;s length, producing a steel with tensile strength consistently above 520 MPa and yield strength in the range of 380\u2013450 MPa \u2014 markedly superior to hot-rolled alternative materials used by lower-cost producers. The dimensional tolerance achieved in cold drawing is typically \u00b10.1 mm on profiled dimensions, ensuring reliable inner-outer clearance across the telescoping travel range.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #f0b400; font-weight: bold;\">Surface Treatment Options<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #b8c8e0; line-height: 1.7;\">Standard finish is phosphate conversion coating (manganese or zinc phosphate) applied to the inner bore, which acts as both a corrosion barrier and an initial lubricant carrier. External surfaces receive a primer coat as standard. Optional upgrades include hot-dip galvanising for coastal deployments, electro-zinc for precision applications, or customer-specified RAL colour painting for branded OEM supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 220px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #f0b400; font-weight: bold;\">Torque Transmission Geometry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #b8c8e0; line-height: 1.7;\">The three-lobe lemon form transmits torque through three symmetrically disposed flat contact zones between inner and outer tubes. Unlike a square or triangular profile \u2014 which concentrates stress at corner radii \u2014 the lemon&#8217;s softly curved lobes distribute the contact force across a larger area, reducing Hertzian contact stress. This translates directly to longer tube life under the oscillating torque loads generated by implement-side inertia during engagement and disengagement, or during direction changes on headland turns.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #f0b400; font-weight: bold;\">Telescoping Clearance &amp; Lubrication<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #b8c8e0; line-height: 1.7;\">The radial clearance between inner and outer lemon profiles is held to typically 0.3\u20130.6 mm depending on series. This clearance permits smooth axial sliding even under light radial misalignment, while remaining tight enough to prevent lash in the rotational direction. Grease applied through a standard grease nipple on the outer tube housing migrates along the tube surface, maintaining boundary lubrication and preventing fretting corrosion during extended storage between seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f4f6fb; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #0d3b6e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Complete PTO Shaft Range<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Our PTO Drive Shaft Series<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.65;\">The lemon tube is one component in a complete driveline system. Browse our full PTO shaft range to find the complete assembly or matched components that suit your application and series requirement.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">G Series<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">PTO Drive Shaft G Series<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;\">General-purpose agricultural PTO shafts for compact to mid-range implements. Wide cross-kit compatibility and standard yoke options.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #0d3b6e; font-weight: bold;\">View Product \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #0d3b6e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">S Series<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">PTO Drive Shaft S Series<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;\">Strengthened shafts designed for demanding applications including heavy balers, mulchers, and cultivation equipment on high-HP tractors.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #0d3b6e; font-weight: bold;\">View Product \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #2e7d32; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">L Series<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">PTO Drive Shaft L Series<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;\">Long-travel lemon tube shafts engineered for implements requiring extended telescoping range and consistent torque delivery through wide articulation angles.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #2e7d32; font-weight: bold;\">View Product \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c62828; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">T Series<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">PTO Drive Shaft T Series<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 12px; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;\">Torque-optimised series with overload protection integration, suited to high-impact applications where sudden load spikes must be managed to protect implement gearboxes.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #c62828; font-weight: bold;\">View Product \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Manufacturing &amp; Customisation<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Built to Your Specification<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 220px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">Our dedicated manufacturing facility operates precision tube-drawing and profiling lines capable of producing lemon tube profiles across the full Series 1\u201332 range. The plant runs CNC-controlled drawing benches calibrated to ISO dimensional standards, with in-line laser measurement ensuring every metre of tube shipped to UK customers meets the tightest tolerance bands. For standard series, minimum order quantities are kept deliberately low to serve independent agricultural repair workshops and small-volume OEMs alongside large fleet buyers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">Customisation is a core part of what we offer. UK customers regularly request non-standard cut lengths, bespoke wall thicknesses for extreme-duty applications, customer-specific part marking or QR coding on tubes, combined inner-outer tube packs ready for assembly, and alternative surface treatments such as hard chrome bore lining for high-cycle sliding applications. Our technical team works directly with procurement engineers and workshop managers to develop a specification that fits the application \u2014 not a catalogue compromise.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#f0b400,#e8830a); color: #0a1628; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; padding: 11px 28px; border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(240,180,0,0.35);\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-drive-shafts.com\">\u2709 Get a Custom Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 220px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,22,40,0.12); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-pto-drive-shafts.com-49-1.webp\" alt=\"PTO drive shaft lemon tube manufacturing facility\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,22,40,0.12); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ep-pto-drive-shafts.com-50-1.webp\" alt=\"Quality control on PTO shaft tube production line\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f4f6fb; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #0d3b6e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Customer Success Case<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">How Greenfield Agricultural Engineering Reduced Shaft Failures by 60%<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10,22,40,0.08); border-left: 5px solid #f0b400;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628,#1a2d50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Client<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\">Greenfield Agricultural Engineering Ltd<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628,#1a2d50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Location<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\">Lincolnshire, England<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628,#1a2d50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Permohonan<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\">Heavy Tillage &amp; Baling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628,#1a2d50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Series Used<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 4px 0 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;\">Series 4 &amp; Series 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">Greenfield Agricultural Engineering operates a repair and rebuild workshop serving large arable and mixed farms across the Lincolnshire Wolds and the South Humber lowlands. They had been experiencing recurrent lemon tube failures on rebuilt shafts for heavy-duty cultivation equipment \u2014 primarily Series 4 and Series 6 outer tubes \u2014 at a rate that was generating warranty comebacks and eroding margin. After inspecting their previous supplier&#8217;s tubes, our technical sales engineer identified sub-specification wall thickness and an absence of internal phosphate treatment as root causes of early failure through fretting and stress fracture at the tube shoulders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.75;\">Switching to our supply, Greenfield received tubes with certified wall thickness and internal phosphate-treated bores. They also took advantage of our custom-cut service to receive tubes pre-cut to workshop standard lengths, saving machining time. Over two full arable seasons \u2014 autumn drilling through to summer harvest \u2014 the workshop recorded a 60% reduction in tube-related warranty returns and a measurable improvement in end-user satisfaction from their farming clients. Stock management also improved, as our consistent lead times allowed Greenfield to reduce safety stock by 30% without risking stockouts during peak repair demand in March\u2013April and August\u2013September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #777; font-style: italic;\">Results documented over two consecutive seasons (2023\u20132024). Individual outcomes may vary based on application and maintenance practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #ffffff; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Customer Testimonials<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">What UK Buyers Say<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 220px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-top: 4px solid #f0b400; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #f0b400;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;We&#8217;ve been sourcing Series 3 and 6 lemon tubes for our workshop rebuilds for three years now. Dimensional consistency is excellent \u2014 the fit between inner and outer is noticeably tighter than cheaper alternatives. Our customers are reporting longer intervals before regrease, which reflects well on us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">James H. \u2014 Agricultural Machinery Dealer, Yorkshire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 220px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-top: 4px solid #0d3b6e; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #f0b400;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;Ordered a batch of Series 1 outer tubes to a custom 900 mm cut length for a specialised horticulture implement build. Lead time was as quoted, the cut ends were clean and square, and the phosphate interior looked exactly right. Will definitely reorder for the next production run.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">Rachel T. \u2014 OEM Implement Manufacturer, Kent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: 220px; background: #f4f6fb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; border-top: 4px solid #2e7d32; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; color: #f0b400;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;Been using these tubes for fleet maintenance across our mixed farm operation in Shropshire. Series 5 has been particularly reliable on our heavy rotavator shaft. Never had a tube split or deform, even when running hard through October cultivations. The pricing is competitive for the quality level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a1628;\">David M. \u2014 Farm Manager, Shropshire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f4f6fb; padding: 18px 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #0d3b6e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Soalan Lazim<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Common Questions About PTO Lemon Tubes<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); border-left: 4px solid #f0b400; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">What is the difference between a lemon tube outer profile and a lemon tube inner profile for a PTO drive shaft?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">The outer lemon tube (coded 03L in each series) has a larger profiled bore and slides over the inner tube. It is typically attached to the yoke nearest the tractor PTO stub. The inner lemon tube (coded 04L) is smaller in cross-section and fits inside the outer, sliding axially to give the shaft its telescoping travel. The two profiles are precision-matched so torque is transmitted through the profiled faces without rotation play, while still allowing smooth in-out movement as the hitch angle changes during work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); border-left: 4px solid #0d3b6e; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">How do I know which series of PTO drive shaft lemon tube I need for my tractor or implement here in the UK?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">Series is determined primarily by the cross kit (universal joint) being used. Measure the cross kit length and pin circle diameter, then match against the series table on this page. For most standard UK agricultural PTO shafts on compact-to-medium tractors, Series 1 through Series 4 are most common. High-power arable machinery typically runs Series 5 or 6. If you are unsure, send us the cross kit dimensions and we will confirm the correct series and tube codes for your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Where can I get a price or quote for PTO lemon tubes supplied to agricultural dealers in England, Scotland, or Wales?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">You can request a quote directly by emailing <a style=\"color: #0d3b6e; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-drive-shafts.com\">sales@pto-drive-shafts.com<\/a> with your series, tube codes (03L\/04L), required lengths, and approximate quantity. We supply agricultural dealers, repair workshops, and OEM manufacturers across the entire UK \u2014 England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Pricing is volume-sensitive so include the quantity in your enquiry to receive the most accurate price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); border-left: 4px solid #c62828; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Can I order PTO drive shaft lemon tubes cut to a custom length for a non-standard implement shaft rebuild?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">Yes. Custom cut lengths are one of the most requested services from UK workshops and OEM builders. Specify the required finished length, the series, and whether you need outer (03L) or inner (04L) profile when placing your enquiry. Standard cut tolerance is \u00b11 mm. For close-tolerance requirements (such as matching an existing shaft assembly length precisely), tighter tolerances can be quoted on request. Minimum quantities for custom cuts are intentionally kept small so even single-unit prototype builders can be accommodated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); border-left: 4px solid #e65100; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">What material are PTO lemon tubes made from and how long should they typically last on a UK farm?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">Our lemon tubes are cold-drawn from structural steel with minimum tensile strength of 520 MPa. With correct lubrication \u2014 regrease every 8 operating hours or seasonally \u2014 and appropriate PTO shaft guard maintenance, tubes typically achieve three to five seasons of service on standard arable and mixed farm applications in the UK. In extreme-duty applications such as daily mulching through dense vegetation, service life may be shorter; in lower-intensity uses such as seasonal sprayer pump drive, tubes routinely exceed five seasons without dimensional degradation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,22,40,0.07); border-left: 4px solid #1565c0; transition: transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a1628;\">Which PTO shaft lemon tube series is compatible with a 27 mm cross kit used on a medium-HP tractor in the East Midlands?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\">A 27 mm cross kit diameter corresponds to Series 3 or Series 4, depending on the cross kit length. Series 3 uses a cross kit measuring 70 mm in length with a 27 mm pin circle, pairing outer tube 3.03L with inner tube 3.04L. Series 4 uses a 74.6 mm cross kit at the same 27 mm diameter, pairing outer 4.03L with inner 4.04L. This series range is extremely common on 60\u2013130 HP tractors running cultivation, grass, and forage equipment across the East Midlands, and we stock both series ex-warehouse for fast UK despatch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628 0%,#1a2d50 60%,#0d3b6e 100%); padding: 18px 20px 26px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #f0b400; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">Ready to Order or Request Samples?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,28px); font-weight: 900; color: #ffffff;\">Talk to a PTO Drive Shaft Specialist<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #b8c8e0; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.7;\">Whether you need standard stock tubes, custom lengths, or a matched inner-outer pair to a drawing \u2014 our team responds within one working day to all UK enquiries. Email us the series, quantity, and your application details to receive a competitive price.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#f0b400,#e8830a); color: #0a1628; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; padding: 13px 34px; border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(240,180,0,0.4);\" href=\"mailto:sales@pto-drive-shafts.com\">\u2709 sales@pto-drive-shafts.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nPTO Drive Shaft Lemon Tube<br \/>\nHeavy-duty cold-drawn steel lemon profile telescoping tubes for agricultural PTO driveline shafts, available in Series 1 through 32, supplied to the UK market in standard and custom cut lengths.<br \/>\nPTO Drive Shafts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">suntingan oleh gzl<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agricultural PTO shaft lemon tube \u2014 3-lobe cold-drawn steel telescoping profile. 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