Adding remote hydraulics to my Ford 4610LCG to run a batwing mower.

[Kptryn]

Hello. Looking for advice on what to buy to add remote hydraulics to the rear of my Ford 4610LCG to lift/lower the decks on a batwing mower. Needs to have a float position. Thank you in advance!

 

[TractorTech]

Welcome to TBN!

Do you only have one hydaulic pump on your tractor? Have you already looked at the kits online?

 

[HayFarmer]

Reliable Aftermarket Parts sells kit for this. I have used them for other things, but not this. My tractors came with them. Mounts under the seat, like Ford does.

 

[TractorTech]

Reliable Aftermarket Parts sells kit for this. I have used them for other things, but not this. My tractors came with them. Mounts under the seat, like Ford does.

Do these kits have a float position?

 

[HayFarmer]

Do these kits have a float position?

I missed that. I don't think so. Ford ones didn't.

 

[TractorTech]

To get a float valve and also give you some versatility, you would be best to install a hydraulic diverter block and an external spool valve(s) with a float.

https://www.steinertractor.com/FDS457-Hydraulic-Valve-Adapter-Kit-includes-o-rings-and-instructions?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20High%20Margin%20-%20High%20CTR&utm_id=17561055353&utm_content=&utm_term=&mkwid=|pcrid||pkw||pmt||slid||pdv|m|product|FDS457|pgrid||cpgnid|17561055353|ptaid||adtext||&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwh4-wBhB3EiwAeJsppP1rqobrbXpB6b4e67f1AqRa9cX0lmCvtHi2Vr1rCN7Ows76NaTAMxoCqMgQAvD_BwE

Chief Directional Control Valve, 10 GPM, 4 Way 4 Pos, 3 Spool, Spring Center, Float

VALVE P40 10 GPM 3 SPOOL WITH FLOAT P40

www.baileyhydraulics.com

 

[BigGG]

Hello. Looking for advice on what to buy to add remote hydraulics to the rear of my Ford 4610LCG to lift/lower the decks on a batwing mower. Needs to have a float position. Thank you in advance!

Are you sure it needs a float function? Most batwings need a single-acting valve.

Or you can use a directional valve with float, but you'll need to route the unused valve port back to the tank to avoid dead-heading your pump.

 

[workinonit]

Batwings don't need float. At least not the 100 or so different ones that I've hooked up. Most of them only have a one way hydraulic cylinder to raise the deck and gravity down.

 

[BigGG]

Correction on my post 7. A valve with a float detent should work with one connection.

 

[Kptryn]

Thanks for all the info!!