Just what is pto on a mower and why does it matter?
If you've spent any time looking at riding mowers or garden tractors lately, you've probably heard people asking what is pto on a mower and wondering if it's a feature worth paying extra for. It's one of those terms that seasoned lawn pros throw around like everyone should just know it, but for most of us, it sounds like some mysterious mechanical jargon. In the simplest terms possible, the PTO—which stands for Power Take-Off—is the "middleman" that takes the energy from your mower's engine and sends it straight to the blades or any other attachments you might be running. ...