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Okay guys, I need some help. I recently purchased a power rake that requires rear hydraulics to angle the rake right or left. While I was at it I thought I would also add the hydraulic top link. Knowing nothing about hydraulics or modifying them I went straight to my dealer - "Not sure" was the response but was sure "it would be expensive". Next I went to the local JD hydraulic man who told me my tractor was to small (the pump would not handle what I wanted, that I was asking too much of the tractor) and what I needed to do was upgrade to larger tractor that already had rear remotes. I then searched and read all the threads dealing with customization at this site. From what I have read it is indeed possible and my tractor will do just fine.
The problem I have now is that everything I have read does not fit or is different with my tractor. I have a JD 970 with a FEL. I researched the solution contained on this site dealing with the 4000 series tractors but have found that mine appears to be different.
Is there anyone out there that has any experience with adding rear hydraulics to the 970 or similar model? It has already been suggested to me that I add hoses that will plug into the FEL ports and run them to the back. I would rather find another solution than have to unplug and re-plug hoses every time I want to switch between front and rear work.
JD has a power beyond kit for $190.00 that would allow me to hook up a back hoe. Is that what I need to get hydraulics to the rear and then install my own control valves for the top link and implement? If so, is there another way of doing this without the kit?
I guess what I am asking is this: I have no idea what I am doing, but neither does anyone else I have talked to. Is this possible, and if so, what, where, who to talk to, see, or get to add hydraulics to the rear of my tractor?
I will attach pictures of the hydraulic pump on my tractor and the valve that I have.
Thanks in advance.
The problem I have now is that everything I have read does not fit or is different with my tractor. I have a JD 970 with a FEL. I researched the solution contained on this site dealing with the 4000 series tractors but have found that mine appears to be different.
Is there anyone out there that has any experience with adding rear hydraulics to the 970 or similar model? It has already been suggested to me that I add hoses that will plug into the FEL ports and run them to the back. I would rather find another solution than have to unplug and re-plug hoses every time I want to switch between front and rear work.
JD has a power beyond kit for $190.00 that would allow me to hook up a back hoe. Is that what I need to get hydraulics to the rear and then install my own control valves for the top link and implement? If so, is there another way of doing this without the kit?
I guess what I am asking is this: I have no idea what I am doing, but neither does anyone else I have talked to. Is this possible, and if so, what, where, who to talk to, see, or get to add hydraulics to the rear of my tractor?
I will attach pictures of the hydraulic pump on my tractor and the valve that I have.
Thanks in advance.