I haven't installed the thumb as yet but I have done a bit more research because after I read the information sheet that came with the Prince valve I got to thinking which is usually dangerous for me. let me know what you think. I think that you might find this interesting. How to Connect...
Thank you for your reply. So I went on line and I found a single pole control valve. It is very much like my double pole control vale that I have from my old plow setup but I ordered the new one. Where did you get the fluid from to run the system? I thought that I could pick up the supply and...
I am also trying to add a thumb to the 448 backhoe. The thumb itself seems easy to find. There is a Vevor thumb on sale for $205.99, all 1/2" steel with an 18" thumb. My issue is how to add the hydraulics. I am thinking of using the valve off an old Fisher belt drive snow plow. All I need to do...
My history is that I began farming at about 11 years old on a farm that is now the Trump golf course in New Jersey. Back then it was a farm. The farm had 250 head of Polled Herefords. We baled a lot of straw and hay. It was a great job for a young kid. Now I have my own farm we rescue horses...
Some of these responses worry me. I understand trying to sharpen the blades while they are on the brush hog but if the blades are in anyway seized up and they don't swing easily on their bolts you will not get a good cut and you will be taking a chance on not having your mower continue working...