5145 and a ditch bank flail mower

[confederatemule]

there are two options that i know of:
1. the factory 2nd remote kit.
2. a diverter block where you can have as many outlets as you have space for but only use 1 at a time. the stock control lever controls the remote and you have a switch to select which remote outlet you want to use.
you can also install a W.R. Long 3rd function kit and release the rear remote from operating the 3rd function.

According to the dealer where I bought the tractor a second remote kit is not available.
In reality I can operate only one function at a time, but I dn't want to have to switch hoses to be able to go from one control to another.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I have a 5145 with one set of factory installed rear hydraulic ports. The dealer connected the hydraulic hoses for the Grapple to these ports. It works great.
I now have a ditch bank flail mower. It came with a two lever control valve. One lever has a float function.
My question is; where should I connect to the tractor hydraulic system to get hydraulic fluid to and from the control valve?
I don't want to loose the grapple or loader function while I am operating the flail mower.

Thanks for any help
Mule

I'm not familiar with the 5145 so I don't know if this will help.

I use the 3rd function valve for the grapple to operate my ditch bank flail mower. I don't need to use both the grapple and ditch mower at the same time. I ran hoses from the 3rd function valve to operate the flail and just swap the hydraulic connectors.

My tractor already has 3 rear remotes, two of which are needed for the T&T kit, which leaves just one spare. The flail needs 2, so I used the 3rd function valve to add the fourth.

I had the parts laying around, so I added an extra OEM break away connector body to the stack. It really isn't necessary though, since the hoses could be connected directly to the flail.

 

[DaBear3428]

I'm not familiar with the 5145 so I don't know if this will help.

I use the 3rd function valve for the grapple to operate my ditch bank flail mower. I don't need to use both the grapple and ditch mower at the same time. I ran hoses from the 3rd function valve to operate the flail and just swap the hydraulic connectors.

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My tractor already has 3 rear remotes, two of which are needed for the T&T kit, which leaves just one spare. The flail needs 2, so I used the 3rd function valve to add the fourth.

I had the parts laying around, so I added an extra OEM break away connector body to the stack. It really isn't necessary though, since the hoses could be connected directly to the flail.

good lord, do you even use your tractor?
its too shinny, please rub some dirt on it

 

[cbg8670]

According to the dealer where I bought the tractor a second remote kit is not available.
In reality I can operate only one function at a time, but I dn't want to have to switch hoses to be able to go from one control to another.

I have 2 rear remotes on my 5145. I should be back home this weekend. I will try to get picture of connections

 

[USMC43]

I am guessing their is possibly no preassembled kit like many manufacturers sell but it sounds like your dealer is lazy and doesn’t want to look up everything needed.

 

[workinonit]

good lord, do you even use your tractor?
its too shinny, please rub some dirt on it

Ah, the weekend warriors. He would curl up in a corner if he saw my tractor right now.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Ah, the weekend warriors. He would curl up in a corner if he saw my tractor right now.

Those pics were taken the day after the dealer delivered it. I wish it still looked that way now.

 

[workinonit]

One of the very first things I did with mine was bog it down to the frame. I had to get my buddy and his 8 series to come pull me out.

 

[LouNY]

Here is an easy way to get multiple connections from your single rear remote, anything from just 2 to up to six all ready to plug and play;
Solenoid Hydraulic Multipliers - Summit Hydraulics

This is a 3 from one setup pictured

 

[confederatemule]

I have 2 rear remotes on my 5145. I should be back home this weekend. I will try to get picture of connections

Please do that, if you have time.