Have a Warner 5218 number on your old PTO clutch? The complete number after 5218- is what identifies its replacement path. 5218-208 / 5218208, 5218-253 / 5218253 and 5218-385 / 5218385 refer to different clutch configurations, even when two of them share a bore or similar pulley diameter.
Use the lookup below to find a likely OEM and product path. Then compare the original clutch label, your mower's parts information and the physical fitment before ordering. The PTO Direct USA links lead to aftermarket replacements unless a linked product explicitly says otherwise.
Find Your 5218 Number
Read the entire number stamped on the clutch housing. If your label is worn, text a photo of the clutch and mower model/serial tag to 541-361-8778.
Get Parts HelpWarner 5218 Cross-Reference Lookup
Warner's service replacement information and manufacturer numbers provide starting points; each linked product page contains the specifications and photos of the replacement offered by PTO Direct USA. A shared row identifies a documented number path, not fitment for every machine bearing that mower brand.
| Warner number, both formats | Reference path | Check replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 5218-167 / 5218167 → 5218-208 / 5218208 |
116-1605, 255-4520 Verify with Warner |
116-1605 clutch |
| 5218-163 / 5218163 → 5218-207 / 5218207 |
Toro/Exmark 116-1620 listing; check OEM and serial number Verify Warner replacement |
116-1620 clutch |
| 5218-65 / 521865 → 5218-213 / 5218213 |
Warner lists 103-0501 and 2721337 among manufacturer numbers Verify with Warner |
103-0665 / 103-0501 clutch |
| 5218-114 / 5218114 → 5218-220 / 5218220 |
Bad Boy 070-1000-00 Verify with Warner |
070-1000-00 clutch |
| 5218-165 / 5218165 → 5218-225 / 5218225 |
Grasshopper 388740 Verify with Warner |
388740 clutch |
| 5218-157 / 5218157 → 5218-245 / 5218245 |
John Deere TCA19813, TCA16998 Verify with Warner |
TCA19813 clutch |
| 5218-107 / 5218107 → 5218-253 / 5218253 |
Dixie Chopper 500012; verify the OEM route on other brands Verify with Warner |
500012 clutch |
| 5218-141 / 5218141 → 5218-270 / 5218270 |
Toro 110-0449; serial-specific Z Master applications Verify with Warner |
110-0449 clutch |
| 5218-385 / 5218385 | John Deere TCA23182; check Quik-Trak serial range Verify with Warner |
TCA23182 clutch |
Read the arrow as Warner's service replacement direction. For example, Warner identifies 5218-208 / 5218208 as replacing 5218-167 / 5218167. A linked aftermarket product has its own pulley measurement, connector and included hardware; use the product photos and specifications to confirm those details.
Why Similar 5218 Clutches Can Lead to Different Purchases
5218-208 / 5218208 vs 5218-253 / 5218253
Warner lists both with a 1-1/8-inch bore and 7.39-inch pulley/flange outside diameter, but its 5218-208 is CW, reverse mount while 5218-253 is CCW, standard mount. They are different replacement routes. Warner's 7.39-inch figure describes its own unit; the dimensions published on an aftermarket product page describe that offered replacement.
5218-220 / 5218220 vs 5218-225 / 5218225
Warner lists both with a 1-1/8-inch bore and 6.31-inch pulley/flange outside diameter. Its 5218-220 is CCW, standard mount, associated with Bad Boy 070-1000-00. Its 5218-225 is CW, reverse mount, associated with Grasshopper 388740. A matching bore and outer diameter do not make these clutches interchangeable.
5218-270 / 5218270 vs 5218-385 / 5218385
These Warner references both list 1-1/8-inch bore, CW rotation, reverse mounting and 7.39-inch pulley/flange outside diameter. Warner associates 5218-270 with Toro 110-0449 and 5218-385 with John Deere TCA23182. The OEM number, serial range, connection and installation hardware still matter: do not treat matching headline dimensions as an interchange claim.
How to Confirm the Right Replacement
- Read the complete label. Write down every digit after 5218, including any suffix or revision. The same number without a hyphen is simply a search variation: 5218-208 / 5218208.
- Check the mower parts information. Record the full mower model and serial number, the OEM clutch number and any deck or engine variation that affects fitment.
- Compare the physical clutch. Confirm bore and key, pulley/belt profile and offset, rotation viewed from the stated side, standard or reverse mounting, anti-rotation restraint and wiring connector.
- Check what comes in the box. Warner's cable accessory and D-drive details describe its Warner assembly. A PTO Direct USA replacement may have different included hardware or an optional harness; use the exact product page for the unit being ordered.
What If Your Number Is Missing?
This is a selection of commonly searched 5218 paths, not every Warner 5218 clutch. Use our Warner cross-reference directory for other guides, or send photos of your label, pulley side, connector and mower model/serial tag through the Parts Desk. You can text 541-361-8778. Fitment support before and after purchase.
Looking for a different series? Read our Warner 5219 guide or browse the electric PTO clutch catalog.