Deere Rear Hydraulic Options
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At the risk of getting OFF THREAD, everything I plow is level ground and with a concrete filled ballast box and loaded tires; no chains needed.
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foggy1111
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I like your plow set-up too. And can see where you could use the same solution to hydraulics as I. But, you may get by with a diverter off of one of the FEL ports if your looking to operate that plow tilt.
After Kennyd's answer I got into a bit of a funk about the hydraulics offered for these tractors. (maybe it's my back meds
) Anyway.....it seems there are so many pics where a clean install of multiple remotes is shown on the back of these tractors that I ASSUMED it was gonna be easy. BUT....these pics of these "clean" installs are all diverter derived.....so it turns out its all a bit of smoke and mirrors for the guy whom ONLY WANTS A SECOND SET OF REAR REMOTES AND A VALVE. grrrrrrrrrr Com'mon Deere....it's the 21st century already.
rant over
kennyd
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I like your plow set-up too. And can see where you could use the same solution to hydraulics as I. But, you may get by with a diverter off of one of the FEL ports if your looking to operate that plow tilt.
After Kennyd's answer I got into a bit of a funk about the hydraulics offered for these tractors. (maybe it's my back meds
grrrrrrrrrr Com'mon Deere....it's the 21st century already.
rant over
JD is listening, but unfortunately their solution is not backwards compatible.
I like your plow set-up too. And can see where you could use the same solution to hydraulics as I. But, you may get by with a diverter off of one of the FEL ports if your looking to operate that plow tilt.
After Kennyd's answer I got into a bit of a funk about the hydraulics offered for these tractors. (maybe it's my back meds
grrrrrrrrrr Com'mon Deere....it's the 21st century already.
rant over
I know what you mean, fortunately I can get away with the third SCV and the power beyond. I'd like to add the hydro top link
Doesn't that plow work completely from the FEL hydraulics?
Rob
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JCB
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Foggy,
I bought a used JD 4400 with five remotes and PB. It was all factory plumbing and even still when I bought it I was concerned about the hoses in back and lack of a "cleaner" looking install too.
After using it a while now...I pretty much couldn't care less about the clean install anymore. Using a hydraulic toplink to change the angle and bite of a box blade or rake is like magic. I've got one remote going up front to a grapple, so that leaves me almost exactly what you described, one open rear remote for a blade angle, and disconnect some hoses if I ever need two cylinders.
If you go ahead and get the two rear remotes you will not regret the decision. Like me, you'll like the added capability so much that you probably no longer care about what earlier you thought was a big drawback (messy install).
Hope that helps,
Joe
I bought a used JD 4400 with five remotes and PB. It was all factory plumbing and even still when I bought it I was concerned about the hoses in back and lack of a "cleaner" looking install too.
After using it a while now...I pretty much couldn't care less about the clean install anymore. Using a hydraulic toplink to change the angle and bite of a box blade or rake is like magic. I've got one remote going up front to a grapple, so that leaves me almost exactly what you described, one open rear remote for a blade angle, and disconnect some hoses if I ever need two cylinders.
If you go ahead and get the two rear remotes you will not regret the decision. Like me, you'll like the added capability so much that you probably no longer care about what earlier you thought was a big drawback (messy install).
Hope that helps,
Joe
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foggy1111
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I really do appreciate what you guys are telling me. I'm just venting a bit....as I feel some things could be made a little easier and less expensive for us JD owners.....AND remote hydraulic NEEDS such as this have been around for a long time. I also realize it's a big part of the profit picture selling some of these kits.....but this wouldn't be a big deal on a new Bobcat. (hint, hint)
I think I will get by with an electric diverter and hook up my hydraulic top link...thus giving me two options. But this set-up would not work very well with my stump grinder plan.....so I think I'm going to forgo that idea and stay a renter.
Maybe I'm just trying to rub a little salt here....but a kit allowing for two independent controlled remotes in this 21st century is not asking too much IMO. And a retro-fit for the 3x20's would sure be nice. More hints.
I think I will get by with an electric diverter and hook up my hydraulic top link...thus giving me two options. But this set-up would not work very well with my stump grinder plan.....so I think I'm going to forgo that idea and stay a renter.
Maybe I'm just trying to rub a little salt here....but a kit allowing for two independent controlled remotes in this 21st century is not asking too much IMO. And a retro-fit for the 3x20's would sure be nice. More hints.
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I really do appreciate what you guys are telling me. I'm just venting a bit....as I feel some things could be made a little easier and less expensive for us JD owners.....AND remote hydraulic NEEDS such as this have been around for a long time. I also realize it's a big part of the profit picture selling some of these kits.....but this wouldn't be a big deal on a new Bobcat. (hint, hint)
I think I will get by with an electric diverter and hook up my hydraulic top link...thus giving me two options. But this set-up would not work very well with my stump grinder plan.....so I think I'm going to forgo that idea and stay a renter.
Maybe I'm just trying to rub a little salt here....but a kit allowing for two independent controlled remotes in this 21st century is not asking too much IMO. And a retro-fit for the 3x20's would sure be nice. More hints.
Foggy,
I'm wondering if we might see more hydraulics in the new 3000/4000 series that should be out in a year or so.
Rob
kennyd
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Yes, it's already been talked about. Some of the stuff is in JDParts already.
kennyd
Advertiser
I really do appreciate what you guys are telling me. I'm just venting a bit....as I feel some things could be made a little easier and less expensive for us JD owners.....AND remote hydraulic NEEDS such as this have been around for a long time. I also realize it's a big part of the profit picture selling some of these kits.....but this wouldn't be a big deal on a new Bobcat. (hint, hint)
I think I will get by with an electric diverter and hook up my hydraulic top link...thus giving me two options. But this set-up would not work very well with my stump grinder plan.....so I think I'm going to forgo that idea and stay a renter.
Maybe I'm just trying to rub a little salt here....but a kit allowing for two independent controlled remotes in this 21st century is not asking too much IMO. And a retro-fit for the 3x20's would sure be nice. More hints.
The 3PH stump grinder that I have reseasrched (Like the Woods unit) have a 2-spool valve built right on them for the lift and swing so it is easy to operate off-seat.
