MTD Replacement PTO Clutches
Shop MTD PTO clutch replacements for select MTD-built lawn tractors, riding mowers, zero-turn mowers, and related mower platforms. This collection includes aftermarket electric PTO clutches used across common Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Bolens, White Outdoor, and other MTD-manufactured equipment.
The best way to confirm the correct MTD PTO clutch is to match the part number stamped, engraved, printed, or labeled on your original clutch. MTD-built mower platforms can vary by brand label, model year, deck size, engine setup, pulley diameter, crankshaft bore, rotation, wiring connector, pulley offset, and anti-rotation bracket position.
Popular MTD PTO clutch replacements include the 917-04174 PTO Clutch, 917-05121 PTO Clutch, 717-04183 PTO Clutch, 717-05121 PTO Clutch, and 01008434 PTO Clutch, along with compatible 717-series and 917-series electric PTO clutch assemblies used across MTD-family mower applications.
Many older MTD-built Cub Cadet, Craftsman, and zero-turn platforms fall into the 01008434 / 759-05064 PTO clutch family. If you are working on a Cub Cadet Z-Force, Enforcer, Tank, Craftsman ZTL7500, or related MTD zero-turn model, start with the 01008434 PTO clutch replacement guide.
Common MTD Platform Applications
These electric PTO clutch replacements are commonly used across MTD-manufactured mower platforms including:
- Cub Cadet lawn tractors, garden tractors, and zero-turn mowers
- Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors
- Craftsman MTD-built lawn tractors and zero-turn mowers
- Yard-Man riding mowers
- Bolens lawn tractors
- White Outdoor lawn tractors and riding mowers
- MTD Yard Machines and related private-label mower platforms
Common MTD PTO Clutch Part Numbers
MTD PTO clutch numbers often appear as 717-series and 917-series part numbers. In many cases, the 717 number is the original component-style number and the 917 number is the service or replacement number. Always confirm the number on your original clutch before ordering.
- 917-04174 PTO Clutch
- 917-05121 PTO Clutch
- 717-04183 PTO Clutch
- 717-05121 PTO Clutch
- 01008434 PTO Clutch
- 759-05064 PTO Clutch | Replaced by 01008434
For broader MTD-family fitment help, see the Cub Cadet PTO clutch replacement guide for Cub Cadet and MTD-built applications, or use the PTO clutch fitment guide to confirm the correct replacement by OEM number, bore size, pulley diameter, rotation, and wiring style.
If your mower blades will not engage, the clutch clicks but the blades will not spin, or the clutch slips under load, confirm the clutch number before replacing parts. Email support@ptodirectusa.com with clear photos of your original clutch, wiring connector, pulley, and deck belt routing if you need fitment help.
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