Scored a Bobcat power-tach cylinder

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OH yeah! A buddy had a Bobcat power-tach cylinder laying around, because his employees apparently ruin them so they just take them off before hand. Bonus for me!!! :thumbsup:
So you know what that means. Since it rained last night (finally) I'll spend the day working in the shop fitting the cylinder to the quick-tach of the L5740. I'm excited. I'll post some pix tonight or in the a.m.

 

[catdozer]

OH yeah! A buddy had a Bobcat power-tach cylinder laying around, because his employees apparently ruin them so they just take them off before hand. Bonus for me!!! :thumbsup:
So you know what that means. Since it rained last night (finally) I'll spend the day working in the shop fitting the cylinder to the quick-tach of the L5740. I'm excited. I'll post some pix tonight or in the a.m.

Nice, when every we get a new machine it must have the power bob-tach. But with the tractor I couldn't, the bobcat quick attach on the tractors can simply just bolt right up, but you need hydraulics, also you must have pressure on the bob-tach cylinder. Bobcat is tied into the curl/dump, so the bob-tach always has pressure to keep the levers down. since they may settle or lose the pressure to keep them Down so you don't drop or bend an attachment.

 

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Nice, when every we get a new machine it must have the power bob-tach. But with the tractor I couldn't, the bobcat quick attach on the tractors can simply just bolt right up, but you need hydraulics, also you must have pressure on the bob-tach cylinder. Bobcat is tied into the curl/dump, so the bob-tach always has pressure to keep the levers down. since they may settle or lose the pressure to keep them Down so you don't drop or bend an attachment.

Keep posted. It's now installed. I have pix and video coming. :thumbsup:

 

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Started with a free cylinder from a Bobcat T250.
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Went to local Bobcat dealer and picked up the longer pin blocks to accept the cylinder. The two in the middle are stock, the outer two are from Bobcat. $17 ea.
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I had a couple of 1/4" hydro hoses laying around the right length. Went to my local Carquest and had them crimp the correct ends on for the quick couplers and the cylinder ports. Approx. $20
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Welded 9/16" stops on each end of the cylinder
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Here's my trial run video that I posted on youtube.
http://youtu.be/leBZHTirQoQ

 

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It's a neat idea and very functional In some cases but would not work for me because of the Impliments I use that require hydraulic hoses to be hooked up.
For instance, it would be great to have this to drop my bucket but when I went over to pick up my power angle snow blade I'd still have to get out of the cab to hook up my hoses for the power angle so if I have to get out of the cab at all it defeats the purpose .
Now if you could develop a system that would hook up the implement hoses after the impliment hook up I'd be all for it :thumbsup:
If your going from your forks to your bucket it's great but if I were using my forks on a regular basis I'd go for a side shift for system.

 

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It's a neat idea and very functional In some cases but would not work for me because of the Impliments I use that require hydraulic hoses to be hooked up.
For instance, it would be great to have this to drop my bucket but when I went over to pick up my power angle snow blade I'd still have to get out of the cab to hook up my hoses for the power angle so if I have to get out of the cab at all it defeats the purpose .
Now if you could develop a system that would hook up the implement hoses after the impliment hook up I'd be all for it :thumbsup:
If your going from your forks to your bucket it's great but if I were using my forks on a regular basis I'd go for a side shift for system.

I agree, but so far the only attachment I have that uses the 3rd function is my snow plow. Where it is going to work for me is for instance the job I did the other day. I was clearing about 800'-900' of fence line. I would use the ratchet rake and push out a large pile of small trees/saplings. Then I would have to put on the forks to get the pile moved out of my way down to the burn pile. Then I would put the bucket back on with the ratchet rake. I would have just made several piles, but I had limited work space. I had to stay out of either the farm field or the hay field. So I changed back and forth probably 15-20 times a day.

 

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I agree, but so far the only attachment I have that uses the 3rd function is my snow plow. Where it is going to work for me is for instance the job I did the other day. I was clearing about 800'-900' of fence line. I would use the ratchet rake and push out a large pile of small trees/saplings. Then I would have to put on the forks to get the pile moved out of my way down to the burn pile. Then I would put the bucket back on with the ratchet rake. I would have just made several piles, but I had limited work space. I had to stay out of either the farm field or the hay field. So I changed back and forth probably 15-20 times a day.

Well in your case it's probably going to be the best addition to your tractor. I will admit I do have some choice words to say when i got to get out in the cold to hook up my bucket, snow blade or forks. Don't even know why I bought forks when all i use is the forklift :laughing:
All things considered you did a nice tidy job so far. I'd put a red light on the switch once you get it hooked up or even a momentary switch just for safety sake. Nice job! :thumbsup:

 

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It's a neat idea and very functional In some cases but would not work for me because of the Impliments I use that require hydraulic hoses to be hooked up.
For instance, it would be great to have this to drop my bucket but when I went over to pick up my power angle snow blade I'd still have to get out of the cab to hook up my hoses for the power angle so if I have to get out of the cab at all it defeats the purpose .
Now if you could develop a system that would hook up the implement hoses after the impliment hook up I'd be all for it :thumbsup:
If your going from your forks to your bucket it's great but if I were using my forks on a regular basis I'd go for a side shift for system.

That system is has been developed
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[Dishpointer]

Great job! I might have to have you help me do one some day.

 

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That system is has been developed
HLA Attachments -

Thanks for that. Now that got me really really interested. I'm going to look into that system. Much appreciated :thumbsup: