Kubota M59 front hydraulics for snowplow?

[bravo5]

Can I use the front auxiliary hookups to power angle my western plow? Or do I need a diverted or flow control valve(s)....

 

[bravo5]

Got the answer! The front auxiliary hooks work the power angle on the plow with no flow control needed. The angle works faster than a normal set up, but still works great. Only modification needed was adapting the fittings

 

[zzvyb6]

A flow restrictor of some sort is helpful. I use automotive brake hoses. The small line size does the job perfectly.

 

[xring100]

A flow restrictor of some sort is helpful. I use automotive brake hoses. The small line size does the job perfectly.

Did you use steel braided brake hoses or or regular rubber brake hose?

 

[bravo5]

They better be steel braided for the cost of them��. How can I tell??

 

[xring100]

Stainless braided would not have a black rubber coating. I'm not sure about after market hoses but OE rubber brake hoses are not compatible with mineral oil based fluids. It will destroy the rubber. I work in brake development and have seen the results of people who put motor oil, trans fluid, power steering fluid, etc in the master cylinder reservoir, several thousands $ . It would be best to have napa or other company make you a set small diameter hydraulic hoses or run just run it through some brake pipe

Dave

 

[bravo5]

Here's a pic. I got them made at our local tractor dealer and explained what they were for. I'm going to look at them tonight again. Thanks for the advice though!!

 

[xring100]

If you had them made at your dealer they are hydraulic house rated for the right fluid their is probably a steel braid in the rubber. Which you can not see

Dave

 

[bravo5]

Thanks again!

 

[JoeL4330]

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