Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

[Dan in MN]

Sold my 68" Value Leader today, and have been working on selling my Ford Golden Jubilee also so I can go bigger on both... There's a 91" New Holland 918H an hour and a half away, I may end up with that just have to go look at it.. :thumbsup:

 

[innrkid]

Well lets put it this way. Bobcat only offered two remotes. With my Maschio swing arm mower I need two sets, which means I cant use my hydraulic top link - (best thing I added yet). So I actually need 3 sets. If I get the rear blade I want it requires 3 sets of remotes (3 way axis), so if I want my top link too I need 4 sets. Brian has a neat valve package that can do that with a push button handle to activate the other remotes. Just need to save up and find room.

Right now is probably the best time to add depending on what you plan to run in the future. If they offer a quad set up I would get it now. help in resale later too.

Okay. Maxed out the rear hydraulics so my options are open. Thanks for the advice.

 

[powerscol]

Okay. Maxed out the rear hydraulics so my options are open. Thanks for the advice.

So how many set did you get? Just curious

 

[innrkid]

So how many set did you get? Just curious

3 sets

 

[powerscol]

3 sets

SWEET :thumbsup:

 

[IslandTractor]

Don't forget to get a couple of blind loops with appropriate double male quick connects so you can avoid damaging your hydraulic system by accidentally opening control valves to deadheaded ports. I always have one set of remotes hooked up to my topping lift and the other is sometimes in use and sometimes not. When it isn't hooked up to the backhoe I put a blind loop into the ports. I find that it is easy to forget which position is on or off on the remote levers and also that the levers can be accidentally activated. Better safe than very sorry. Probably costs only $20 for a short piece of 1/4" with adapters and necessary fittings. Cheap insurance.

 

[innrkid]

Don't forget to get a couple of blind loops with appropriate double male quick connects so you can avoid damaging your hydraulic system by accidentally opening control valves to deadheaded ports. I always have one set of remotes hooked up to my topping lift and the other is sometimes in use and sometimes not. When it isn't hooked up to the backhoe I put a blind loop into the ports. I find that it is easy to forget which position is on or off on the remote levers and also that the levers can be accidentally activated. Better safe than very sorry. Probably costs only $20 for a short piece of 1/4" with adapters and necessary fittings. Cheap insurance.

I am going to admit ignorance right off the bat. Do I understand this right that you are suggesting plugging in a hose on each end of the set not in use? Is that what you mean by blind loop?

It's amazing to me the things I don't consider....

 

[IslandTractor]

I am going to admit ignorance right off the bat. Do I understand this right that you are suggesting plugging in a hose on each end of the set not in use? Is that what you mean by blind loop?

It's amazing to me the things I don't consider....

Yes. I'll try to dig out a photo. Simple though. About 12" of 1/4 hose with SAE fittings and then adapters to get up to 1/2" quick connects on each end necessary to plug into the rear remote pairs when not hooked up to any implement. That way, if you forget and leave the remote lever in the on position or accidentally move the lever to on, the fluid has a place to go and doesn't "dead head". Dead heading a hydraulic circuit is bad for the pump and can cause very expensive damage that will not be covered under warranty.

Edit: photos show on the left most set of rear remotes there is a blind loop. The other rear remote is hooked up to the topping lift. When I use my backhoe I remove the blind loop and as soon as I disconnect the backhoe I reattach it. Of note, I have often forgotten to shut off the remote valve after disconnecting the backhoe. Lots of other things to be thinking about during that operation and as shutting off the valve involves moving from the back of the tractor to the operator station it sometimes gets forgotten. With the blind loop in place it doesn't matter at all.

 

[powerscol]

I am going to admit ignorance right off the bat. Do I understand this right that you are suggesting plugging in a hose on each end of the set not in use? Is that what you mean by blind loop?

It's amazing to me the things I don't consider....

I have never had a need for the loops. If I hit the wrong lever I quickly hear the dead head and stop. Never a problem. Might be a good question for the dealer. Having said that I had seen commercial hard line U-loops made just for this purpose. I would call your dealer first.

On my tractor the other day I found out is if I have the D circuit in float using an implement, the 3 pt will not work - going on 7 years and still learning. When do you get delivery?

 

[innrkid]

Yes. I'll try to dig out a photo. Simple though. About 12" of 1/4 hose with SAE fittings and then adapters to get up to 1/2" quick connects on each end necessary to plug into the rear remote pairs when not hooked up to any implement. That way, if you forget and leave the remote lever in the on position or accidentally move the lever to on, the fluid has a place to go and doesn't "dead head". Dead heading a hydraulic circuit is bad for the pump and can cause very expensive damage that will not be covered under warranty.

Edit: photos show on the left most set of rear remotes there is a blind loop. The other rear remote is hooked up to the topping lift. When I use my backhoe I remove the blind loop and as soon as I disconnect the backhoe I reattach it. Of note, I have often forgotten to shut off the remote valve after disconnecting the backhoe. Lots of other things to be thinking about during that operation and as shutting off the valve involves moving from the back of the tractor to the operator station it sometimes gets forgotten. With the blind loop in place it doesn't matter at all.

That is what I thought. Thanks for the detail and pictures.

I have never had a need for the loops. If I hit the wrong lever I quickly hear the dead head and stop. Never a problem. Might be a good question for the dealer. Having said that I had seen commercial hard line U-loops made just for this purpose. I would call your dealer first.

On my tractor the other day I found out is if I have the D circuit in float using an implement, the 3 pt will not work - going on 7 years and still learning. When do you get delivery?

This is what I assumed. I would hear it if I made a mistake, however, my hearing isn't what it used to be either. Too many guns, loud music and Harleys.
I will talk with dealer. My tractor is awaiting loading. (current Kubota status) I would have it already had I not been as particular as I am and refused first tractor presented! i still need to decide on a flail mower!