Adding Rear dual remotes to GC1710

[cglaser104]

So...in my quest to spend aimless foolish money on my toy....errrrr tool that I keep in the garage I ordered in the stuff to begin the project of adding dual rear remotes to my GC1710. I ordered a wolverine cylinder for a hydraulic toplink, a bunch of qc's for the remotes and a summit hydraulics 2 spool valve...one with detent... To use as the controller. The good news is that having the backhoe hoses there will make finding the plumbing significantly easier vs a non-backhoe model. I'll take pics and share the experience as I go! Should be exciting!

 

[WranglerX]

So...in my quest to spend aimless foolish money on my toy....errrrr tool that I keep in the garage I ordered in the stuff to begin the project of adding dual rear remotes to my GC1710. I ordered a wolverine cylinder for a hydraulic toplink, a bunch of qc's for the remotes and a summit hydraulics 2 spool valve...one with detent... To use as the controller. The good news is that having the backhoe hoses there will make finding the plumbing significantly easier vs a non-backhoe model. I'll take pics and share the experience as I go! Should be exciting!

Yeah the 1710 and 1720 have remotes or "power beyond" already in place, my dilemma was I wanted power beyond on my 1715 to run a log splitter (I know it would be slow) and the sales brochure even stated its available even gives a part number and AGCO or dealership does not seem to know anything about it....And on top of that diagrams for backhoe or power beyond in service manual (17xx series) is wrong....

Good luck in your adventure..

Dale

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Here is a very good thread about doing exactly what you are about to attempt. There is a list of materials further down the thread, and a couple other links. Maybe it can be of some help for you. Good luck!

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ating/388078-almost-complete-2-spool-3rd.html

 

[cglaser104]

Here is a very good thread about doing exactly what you are about to attempt. There is a list of materials further down the thread, and a couple other links. Maybe it can be of some help for you. Good luck!

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ating/388078-almost-complete-2-spool-3rd.html

I've run across that thread. I have a number of changes in mind that I'll explore when the valve body gets here including trying to make the placement more ergonomic. Operating stuff while twisted like that makes my lower back hurt already. To put in a tilt cylinder I'll likely have to make my own after looking around which is likely why the gentleman in that thread didn't have one yet. Either that, or I can check with Fit Rite Hydraulics but they had a long wait time at last glance.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Yes, finding a tilt cylinder that will fit is difficult at best. If you have a larger dealer, they may be of help to find one. Fit Rite hydraulics definitely can make them, a bit pricey, but is custom made to fit.... after a long wait. Keep us posted with your progress.

 

[cglaser104]

So my valve, 2 hoses, fittings, and cylinders all arrived. After moving around the valve and considering the backhoe as well as operability from the driver's seat this is what I came up with. I can roll my hand back and control the levers while driving if need be.

For the mounting plate I uses a series of 12gauge steel and 1/8" angle/bar I had around to craft it. I wanted my legs free and comfortable while operating the backhoe as well access for fuel and keeping the valve active when plugging in the backhoe. (In case I want to make my thumb hydraulic on the backhoe I could simply use this valve which is also accessible from the seat when spun).

The valve is a summit hydraulics 2 spool, 1 with float, unit. It's an open center unit with power beyond which will allow me to keep it active regardless of what's attached

The cylinders are wolverine by prince. The one for the sidelink will need to be modified to put tangs on it to operate the tilt function. All in all everything looks great for tolerances/clearances.

Now ...to order the rest of the fittings to reconfigure the plumbing and get it all working....

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Looks great so far! What cylinder did you get for the tilt? overall Dimensions of the cylinder?

 

[cglaser104]

Looks great so far! What cylinder did you get for the tilt? overall Dimensions of the cylinder?

Tilt was a wolverine by prince 1.5X4X1 with a retracted Length of 11.25 with swivel eyes. I feel confident that by the time I cut off the swivel eye and weld on tangs Ill be right on. Only way to know for sure is to do the work which I may get to this weekend.

At first I was concerned with how narrow a cylinder this is but after mocking it up today it's tight and I'm not sure. I could comfortably use a thicker cylinder if I wanted to.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Thanks for the info..... I will look that one up. I just can't bring myself to pay $450 for a "premade" one.

 

[cglaser104]

Thanks for the info..... I will look that one up. I just can't bring myself to pay $450 for a "premade" one.

I'll make it easier on ya. Check out surplus center...part #9-12229-4. It's about $85.