Hydraulic Auger Mount

[dfkrug]

I wanted a loader bucket position to dig holes for a fence line and getting on and off the BH every two holes to move the tractor gets old.

That makes sense.

My Worksaver units have shear bolts but they are unnecessary since the
relief valve opens when your auger gets stuck. I have so many rocks that
a PHD is essentially unusable here.

 

[RFB]

dfkrug,

Sir,

I am contemplating the purchase of a hydro auger and your comment regarding rocks strikes home. (Idaho, where all rocks left over from creation were deposited.)

What is your opinion regarding an auger bit along the lines of this McMillen Rock Ripper Auger Bits (was HDR Style) for your Skid Steer, Skidsteer, Hydraulic Drive Auger Unit in 2" Hex shaft size, 48" length
as being useful for rocky ground.

I am planning on a fence with several hundred 6x6 PT posts, and cannot envision another method for the holes. What do you think?

 

[dfkrug]

What is your opinion regarding an auger bit along the lines of this McMillen Rock Ripper Auger Bits (was HDR Style) for your Skid Steer, Skidsteer, Hydraulic Drive Auger Unit in 2" Hex shaft size, 48" length
as being useful for rocky ground.

I am planning on a fence with several hundred 6x6 PT posts, and cannot envision another method for the holes. What do you think?

McMillen and Danuser seem to be the most common vendor for
Skidsteer-driven PHDs. I looked at that link, and those are carbide-tipped
auger bits. That is what you want if you have to drill thru rocks.

For a fence, you may want to consider using a post driver and steel
posts, or even a small diameter bit to go thru the rocks. If you use
galv pipe for posts (thick-walled, like IMC conduit), you can drill holes
that are very small. I can't see you spending an hour per post trying to get
a 6+" auger very deep thru rocks. Not for a fence, anyway.

For my retaining wall tiebacks, the company I hired used carbide-tipped
drills that were about 2" diameter.

 

[bindian]

Well, I have been searching for a diverter valve joystick knob with a switch in it. Only found Pilot Automotive's that I wanted to use. It had a hinged top with the switch inside. But they discontinued that switch knob. So I am making my own. I found Custom Assessory's Billet Shifter Knob would work. It's top unscrews for hiding cash in it. As it turns out, the whole knob unscrews into 4 pieces. It came with plastic inserts for different sized shifters. I didn't think a plastic insert would work too long, so I found a steel AN/pipe thread adapter (Tractor folks call them JIC) fitting in my saved old aircraft hardware and ground it down to fit inside the knob.:thumbsup: I ground it down after tapping it for 7/16-20 threads. A 7/16-20 tap takes a letter "W" drill bit. Now who would guess that old AN fitting was right at letter W size? It was, and the mild steel was easy to tap.:cloud9: This week, at work after the planes are finished, I will "hand" machine a curved shim for the inside for a hinge mount and "fashion" some kind of switch mount. I say fashion as the exact mounting bracket design has not "popped" into my head yet.:mur: So I am thinking of numerous options to mount the hinge at this time.:2cents: Anyway, I got the knob fitting tight on my loader's joystick.

........oh yeah, the knob, Radio Shack switches (will return the larger size) and minature hinge cost me $23.60. The knob with the switch that was discontinued cost $57.00.

That camera ham in the last photo is Booger. He is always near by when I am on the tractor. He thinks I am going to dig him a cool new place to nap in.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

I have ordered this valve....... Surplus Center - 12 VDC 13.2 GPM SAE 8 DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE

Depending on plumbing logistics, I think I have room on the inside loader frame vertical (just down from the loader valve and joystick) to tap holes to mount it with. Just waiting on the mail now.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bkc]

bindian,
I have put the same valve on my 5500. I dont know if there is more room on your 6520 between the loader frame and the sheet metal, but I could not get it to fit on mine. I made up a plate to mount valve, and move my joystic closer to the seat.

I tried to find a link to the knob with switch that I used, with no luck?? Time will tell if my switch will hold up to the weather. I hope to have everthing up and working this weekend.


Brian

 

[bindian]

bindian,
I have put the same valve on my 5500. I dont know if there is more room on your 6520 between the loader frame and the sheet metal, but I could not get it to fit on mine. I made up a plate to mount valve, and move my joystic closer to the seat.

I tried to find a link to the knob with switch that I used, with no luck?? Time will tell if my switch will hold up to the weather. I hope to have everthing up and working this weekend.


Brian

BCK,
I have 4.5 to 5 inches between the engine side cowl and the loader mast. This depends on valve port positions. Your installation is nice, but I get on and off the tractor on the right side also. Your switch is what I wanted, but that switch online now is discontinued from the manufacturer.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

I finished the knob switch and wiring harness. The knob is from Custom Accessories and picked it up at O'Reilly Auto Parts for $12.99, along with 8 feet of 1/4 inch heat shrink for $5.29. I love running wires in heat shrink, as it makes a nice black harness installation. The switch is from here.... Mini SPST 1.5-Amp Momentary Pushbutton Switch (2-Pack) - RadioShack.com and cost $3.19 for two switches. For a total of $21.47, not counting the wire I already had.

I had to counterbore the top of the knob for the switch, as the top is over .6 of an inch thick. Which makes the switch tuck nicely inside the top.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bkc]

The switch looks good, nice job.

I did find the switch I used, I bought mine on amazon though.... I have never delt with this company. about the same price, I think I paid $23


Autoplicity.com. Pilot Automotive PM2109S SHIFT KNOB W/SWITCH SLR - PM2109S

Just a heads up on that valve. I could not use 90* -8 fittings, they hit each other when trying to put them next to each other. I ended up useing one -8 SAE to JIC 90* and one -8 SAE to JIC 45* fitting and used a 90* hose end on that hose. You can see them in the second and third pic.

Maybe you will have more room??

I dont ever use the right side to get on and off tractor, so mounting the way I did wasnt a problem for me. It actually made the loader valve more comfortable to use, no more reaching. I would have like to put it where you are planning, it would be tucked out of the way nicely.

Brian

 

[bindian]

The switch looks good, nice job.

I did find the switch I used, I bought mine on amazon though.... I have never delt with this company. about the same price, I think I paid $23


Autoplicity.com. Pilot Automotive PM2109S SHIFT KNOB W/SWITCH SLR - PM2109S

Just a heads up on that valve. I could not use 90* -8 fittings, they hit each other when trying to put them next to each other. I ended up useing one -8 SAE to JIC 90* and one -8 SAE to JIC 45* fitting and used a 90* hose end on that hose. You can see them in the second and third pic.

Maybe you will have more room??

I dont ever use the right side to get on and off tractor, so mounting the way I did wasnt a problem for me. It actually made the loader valve more comfortable to use, no more reaching. I would have like to put it where you are planning, it would be tucked out of the way nicely.

Brian

Brian,
Thanks.
Yep, that is the discontinued switch by Pilot Automotive. Next best thing online is a Hurst button switch sidewinder round knob for $57 with 7/16-20 threads for me. I'll use this one for a while to see if my hand fits with the button on top.
hugs, Brandi

I think I will have room