Agri Shield FEL cutter

[skiroy56]

I am purchasing an Agri Shield FEL mounted sickle bar cutter to go on my Kubota MX6000. I have a 3rd function on the FEL and 3 rear remotes. Has anyone here added a 4th rear remote and plumbed it to the front beside the front 3rd function for a permanent mount so I can shorten the hoses on the cutter for a more convenient connect and disconnect? Also on that setup put a valve that has a detent for a positive stop for operating the sickle bar so I would not have to tie the lever in the open position? Any input would be greatly appreciated as well as photos. I have a ditch bank mower for the 3 point hitch that uses 2 of the rear remotes as well as a hydraulic top link hence the reason for a 4th rear remote.

 

[Sportsman762]

You could run a line that plugs into the rear remotes, then run it all the way to the front. This is what many folks do for a 3rd function. You can unplug it if you need to use all 3 rear remotes. If you do this a few things to make it easier:

• Put couplers between the loader and the tractor so you can take the loader off
• use 90 degree fittings on the nipples that plug into the rear remotes
• go 1/2" hose if running the sickle bar cutter motor off of the rear remote, otherwise 3/8 would work and be easier to route.

 

[ruffdog]

I'm thinking you would want to tap into the power beyond circuit going to the loader valve. That would supply constant hydraulic flow vs having to hold a valve open. I would think it would run with less restriction and cooler.

 

[ruffdog]

This guy ran it off a rear remote by holding the valve open.

 

[skiroy56]

You could run a line that plugs into the rear remotes, then run it all the way to the front. This is what many folks do for a 3rd function. You can unplug it if you need to use all 3 rear remotes. If you do this a few things to make it easier:

• Put couplers between the loader and the tractor so you can take the loader off
• use 90 degree fittings on the nipples that plug into the rear remotes
• go 1/2" hose if running the sickle bar cutter motor off of the rear remote, otherwise 3/8 would work and be easier to route.

Thank You for your input. All good information. Did not consider couplers so the loader could be removed, Thank You for that. Also would like to run through a valve with a detent so I do not have to tie the lever in the on/working position.

 

[skiroy56]

I'm thinking you would want to tap into the power beyond circuit going to the loader valve. That would supply constant hydraulic flow vs having to hold a valve open. I would think it would run with less restriction and cooler.

Thank You for the information and the video. Good Stuff.

 

[skiroy56]

This guy ran it off a rear remote by holding the valve open.

That’s the beauty of putting thoughts out to this forum. Everyone has different experiences and thoughts on hookups. Thanks again for your input.

 

[Sportsman762]

Also would like to run through a valve with a detent so I do not have to tie the lever in the on/working position.

I am not sure if the hassle of setting up another valve with three lines coming off make sense as it will take up a decent amount of room. Holding the rear remote valve open will not cause much if any additional restrictions or heat as the rear remotes are designed for this. Running it off of the 3rd function might be an issue as Kubota has tiny lines running up the loader, which lead to my comment about running 1/2" lines. However running all of the flow of the hydraulic system through another valve with all its ports and the additional hose will create more restriction all the time as open center systems continuously pump. Overall I believe the neither way will cause significant additional heat. Running the sickle will create far more heat than the valve setup.

If you do put a valve in I would put in a motor spool valve to run the hydraulic sickle.

 

[skiroy56]

Thank You, I am planning to use the 3rd function only to move the sickle vertically and the other lines to run it.