{"product_id":"pto-clutch-500056","title":"500056 PTO Clutch Replacement for Dixie Chopper Classic, Xcaliber | Replaces Warner 5218-254","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500056 PTO clutch replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aftermarket electric PTO clutch for select \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eXcaliber\u003c\/strong\u003e mower applications using the \u003cstrong\u003e500056 \/ Warner 5218-254\u003c\/strong\u003e clutch path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch replaces \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500056\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5218-254\u003c\/strong\u003e, and legacy \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5218-159\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also cross-references \u003cstrong\u003eStens 255-781\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eXtreme X0451\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRotary 14353\u003c\/strong\u003e when matched to the same 1-1\/8 inch bore, clockwise rotation, pulley geometry, wiring, and mounting setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/8 inch crankshaft bore\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e7-3\/8 inch pulley diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCW rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this clutch is designed to restore reliable mower deck blade engagement on supported Dixie Chopper Classic and Xcaliber applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500056 CW rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e clutch path. If your mower calls for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pto-clutch-500012\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pto-clutch-500144\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500144\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, use that clutch path instead. Those clutches use \u003cstrong\u003eCCW rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e and different pulley geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket electric PTO clutch replacement for select Dixie Chopper Classic and Xcaliber applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankshaft Bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.125\" \/ 1-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulley Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-3\/8\" \/ 7.375\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e CW from pulley side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" or 5\/8\" belt compatibility on supported applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e pigtail \/ connector style as shown in product photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated electromagnetic coil for reliable blade engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty bearing design for commercial mower deck operating conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled and ready to install after fitment verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Brands \u0026amp; Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PTO clutch fits select \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper Xcaliber\u003c\/strong\u003e mower applications using the \u003cstrong\u003e500056 \/ Warner 5218-254\u003c\/strong\u003e specification. Fitment depends on original clutch number, model year, deck size, engine configuration, crankshaft bore, pulley diameter, rotation, connector style, and anti-rotation setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Chopper Classic Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 2550:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2008-2011 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 2750 \/ 2750HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 2008-2014 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 2760:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 60\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 2960EFI:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify original clutch number before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 3360HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 60\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 3372HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 72\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDixie Chopper Xcaliber Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXcaliber 3366 \/ 3366SS:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 66\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXcaliber 3374:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 74\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXcaliber 3066LP:\u003c\/strong\u003e select LP 66\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXcaliber 3074LP:\u003c\/strong\u003e select LP 74\" deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model names alone are not enough to confirm compatibility. Always match the original clutch number first, then compare the 1-1\/8 inch bore, 7-3\/8 inch pulley, CW rotation, connector style, belt width, anti-rotation setup, and product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces OEM Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500056\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5218-254, 5218-159\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Warner note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5218-145\u003c\/strong\u003e is sometimes grouped near this clutch path, but may involve bracket or configuration differences. Verify your original clutch number and physical specs before using 5218-145 as a match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Reference Aftermarket Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255-781\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme:\u003c\/strong\u003e X0451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14353\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete electric PTO clutch assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-balanced 7-3\/8\" pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed bearing assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated electromagnetic coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigtail \/ connector style as shown in product photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From PTO Direct USA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast USA shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fitment Guarantee Explained\" href=\"\/pages\/fitment-guarantee\"\u003efitment guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment-first product support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear product images for easier clutch identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted replacement supplier for homeowners, repair shops, and mower service professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this PTO clutch replace Dixie Chopper 500056?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This clutch replaces \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500056\u003c\/strong\u003e on compatible Dixie Chopper Classic and Xcaliber applications using the same 1-1\/8 inch bore, 7-3\/8 inch pulley, CW rotation, and connector style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this replace Warner 5218-254?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5218-254\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary Warner path for this Dixie Chopper 500056 replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this replace Warner 5218-159?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eWarner 5218-159\u003c\/strong\u003e is the legacy Warner path that is superseded by \u003cstrong\u003e5218-254\u003c\/strong\u003e for this application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as Dixie Chopper 500012?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500012\u003c\/strong\u003e is a separate CCW clutch path with different pulley geometry. Do not use 500056 as a replacement for 500012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as Dixie Chopper 500144?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper 500144\u003c\/strong\u003e is a separate Ogura GT1A-EH01-style clutch path with a 6 inch class pulley and CCW rotation. This 500056 clutch uses CW rotation and a larger 7-3\/8 inch pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bore size does this clutch use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch uses a \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/8 inch crankshaft bore\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm your crankshaft size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pulley diameter does this clutch use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch uses a \u003cstrong\u003e7-3\/8 inch pulley diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pulley size matters for belt speed, deck torque, belt tension, and bearing life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat rotation does this clutch use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clutch uses \u003cstrong\u003eclockwise rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly written as \u003cstrong\u003eCW\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the major fitment difference between 500056 and the CCW Dixie Chopper 500012 \/ 500144 paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this for Wright, Hustler, John Deere, Toro, or Lastec?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Those brands have separate clutch paths even when they share similar bore size and rotation. Use the correct product page for those applications instead of treating this Dixie Chopper 500056 clutch as universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan PTO Direct USA help me confirm Dixie Chopper fitment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Email \u003cstrong\u003esupport@ptodirectusa.com\u003c\/strong\u003e with your mower model number, serial number, deck size, original clutch number, and clear photos of the old clutch. Include photos of the pulley, bore, wiring connector, and anti-rotation bracket area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help checking crankshaft size? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pto-clutch-fitment-guides\/pto-clutch-bore-size-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTO clutch bore size guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help with rotation? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pto-clutch-fitment-guides\/pto-clutch-rotation-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTO clutch rotation guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your old clutch will not come off the crankshaft, read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/troubleshooting\/pto-clutch-stuck-on-crankshaft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTO clutch stuck on crankshaft guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e before prying or hammering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a different Dixie Chopper clutch? Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dixie-chopper-pto-clutches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDixie Chopper PTO clutch collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pto-clutches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelectric PTO clutch catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTO Direct USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52960257180015,"sku":"PTO-500056","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/500056-pto-clutch-replacement-main.jpg?v=1778992068","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/pto-clutch-500056","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}