LD1
Epic Contributor
After beating my head against the wall for the past week, trying to decide how to do the hydraulics. Stackable valve? monoblock, single valve + selectors, etc etc, I have finally ordered parts this morning.
There is literally a ton of different ways to skin this cat, so my decisions was based on a balance between cost and functionality.
I ordered a 3-spool valve, with first lever having float. I was wanting all of them to have float....but then I'm into a sectional valve and cost goes up quick. And only two reasons I can think to float in the back is TNT. And even then.....not both at the same time. So I can always swap hoses.
Along with this valve, I also got a 3x12 and a 3x6 cylinder to build a toplink out if, as well as a 12v selector/diverter valve for the FEL. I figure while I am at it, installing the 3 rear remotes, I mught as well set the front up for a grapple while I am at it.
Selector/diverter, two cylinders, and 3-spool valve + PB plug......................$618.51 delivered.
8 coupling pairs w/2-way sleeves, + 8 caps and plugs.................................$205.67 delivered.
1 cat II and two cat I ball eyes for TNT build......................................................$21.72 delivered.
Still need to decide what I am gonna do for a button for the diverter. Seen some nice homemade ones here, looking into shift-knobs with buttons as well. But really waiting for suregrip to open so I can call them and get some pricing.
So, I am up to $845.90 and will have everything needed except the hoses, fittings. I'll probably have about $200 in all that, IF I had to buy everything. I already have a shelf full of fittings and adapters and hose ends. But I'll wait til I get stuff mounted and measured then start planning hose routing/lengths, etc.
So $845, + hoses and fittings + figure out what I am gonna do about a button/joystick.........looks like I can take this tractor from ZERO accessory hydraulics, to triple remotes, with TNT, and front diverter and keep it under $1200:thumbsup:
There is literally a ton of different ways to skin this cat, so my decisions was based on a balance between cost and functionality.
I ordered a 3-spool valve, with first lever having float. I was wanting all of them to have float....but then I'm into a sectional valve and cost goes up quick. And only two reasons I can think to float in the back is TNT. And even then.....not both at the same time. So I can always swap hoses.
Along with this valve, I also got a 3x12 and a 3x6 cylinder to build a toplink out if, as well as a 12v selector/diverter valve for the FEL. I figure while I am at it, installing the 3 rear remotes, I mught as well set the front up for a grapple while I am at it.
Selector/diverter, two cylinders, and 3-spool valve + PB plug......................$618.51 delivered.
8 coupling pairs w/2-way sleeves, + 8 caps and plugs.................................$205.67 delivered.
1 cat II and two cat I ball eyes for TNT build......................................................$21.72 delivered.
Still need to decide what I am gonna do for a button for the diverter. Seen some nice homemade ones here, looking into shift-knobs with buttons as well. But really waiting for suregrip to open so I can call them and get some pricing.
So, I am up to $845.90 and will have everything needed except the hoses, fittings. I'll probably have about $200 in all that, IF I had to buy everything. I already have a shelf full of fittings and adapters and hose ends. But I'll wait til I get stuff mounted and measured then start planning hose routing/lengths, etc.
So $845, + hoses and fittings + figure out what I am gonna do about a button/joystick.........looks like I can take this tractor from ZERO accessory hydraulics, to triple remotes, with TNT, and front diverter and keep it under $1200:thumbsup:
