Replace agro couplers with flat faced?

[future_vision]

I have a Kiot DK6010SE and use the Kioti DKA144 3rd function kit. This has agro style couplers. 3/8″ ISO 7241-A Style Male and Female Couplers to be precise. I was thinking of swapping these out for flat faced couplers since the agro style is a real PITA. Should I do this? What about on the rear remotes?

 

[D&D]

I have a Kiot DK6010SE and use the Kioti DKA144 3rd function kit. This has agro style couplers. 3/8″ ISO 7241-A Style Male and Female Couplers to be precise. I was thinking of swapping these out for flat faced couplers since the agro style is a real PITA. Should I do this? What about on the rear remotes?

They are all a pita to some degree. IMO, you won’t gain anything but a lighter wallet unless you’re switching attachments between machines.

 

[future_vision]

My thing is attaching the grapple on the front and the backhoe on the back. Always need to be using some type of cloth and a 'pressure applicator' to relieve the pressure so I can get the coupler seated. Not so worried about the couples at the loader. The loader rarely is taken off.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

My thing is attaching the grapple on the front and the backhoe on the back. Always need to be using some type of cloth and a 'pressure applicator' to relieve the pressure so I can get the coupler seated. Not so worried about the couples at the loader. The loader rarely is taken off.

If this seems to be a constant issue for you, then get some Connect under-pressure couplers.
You only need them on the implement-attachment side. You can always relieve the pressure on the tractor side.

 

[D&D]

My thing is attaching the grapple on the front and the backhoe on the back. Always need to be using some type of cloth and a 'pressure applicator' to relieve the pressure so I can get the coupler seated. Not so worried about the couples at the loader. The loader rarely is taken off.

Relieving pressure on attachment or tractor side? Me, I just use m/f couplers on tractor and on attachment then connect the attachment hoses together after unhooking.
Others use the Irwin Xboom q/c and others have modified different tools for the task.

XBoom Excavator Coupler System (Excavator Skid Steer Loader Adapter Coupler System)

 

[grsthegreat]

I have both types….both suck. I tried going with the type that can attach under pressure, but after buying the clamp style attachment tool, its no big deal anymore. But the last flat faced parker set i bought set me back about $190.

 

[D&D]

I have both types….both suck. I tried going with the type that can attach under pressure, but after buying the clamp style attachment tool, its no big deal anymore. But the last flat faced parker set i bought set me back about $190.

If you have the Irwin style can you use it to release the coupler too? (As in this post?)

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/simple-tool-for-operating-hydraulic-couplers.441066/page-2

 

[Hay Dude]

IMO, flat face couplers are more hype than substance.

 

[grsthegreat]

If you have the Irwin style can you use it to release the coupler too? (As in this post?)

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/simple-tool-for-operating-hydraulic-couplers.441066/page-2

Never needed it to release, so never tried. It’s the attaching that is a pita, especially with some oil on hands. Yes, it’s the Irwin tool. Great investment on my old hands

 

[hayden]

IMO, flat face couplers are more hype than substance.

I think the ONLY thing they do better is dribble and piddle less fluid. And maybe they support higher flow rates in larger sizes? I know I needed 3/4" rather than 1/2" FF on my excavator to be within the flow rate specs for the coupler..