Vehicle and pto-device

The rearward end (16) of the detachable PTO shaft (12) is slidably and removably connected to a rotation power source at the rear end of a tractor. The forward end (14) of the shaft is supported by a bearing detachably mounted on a bracket (24) at the tractor. A shaft detachment plate (36) has a latch (52) connected to the bracket to set the shaft in an operation position or release position on the bracket. An Independent claim is also included for a shaft detaching device.