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93Mustang
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I wanted to provide an update to this thread as I am nearly complete with the install. New baby has slowed all progress on everything! As you will see in the picture, the valve is not yet permanantly mounted and I need to fix a clearance issue with the return to tank "T" but the dump works. I also had the lines from the trailer made way to long but I can live with that. I plan on using the Kubota to tow the trailer most of the the time, but went with the larger couplers so they are compatible with my 3320. I ran a a line from the power beyond on the loader valve to the new valve and ran the PB from the new value to to the rockshaft line on the tractor. I also "T"ed into the return to tank line used by the loader valve. Five lines in total. I designed it so I can remove the new valve and return the lines to the original setup. I think I pumped most of the fluid in the tractor into the lines! (In hind sight I probably should have done the first dump with the 3320).
Very straightforward for most of you for sure but a year ago the tractor would have been sent to the dealer for this so I really appreciate all the help I have gotten on these forums that have provided the knowledge and confidence to tackle something like this. Hydraulics are not cheap, even when doing it yourself but certainly bring a lot of satisfaction when they work. I know have a valve I can use for anything (hmmm maybe a rear snowblower for the little guy with hydraulic chute rotation..)
Regarding the trailer - it certainly was a two person job to set up as a lot of pieces are really heavy on there own and need to be held as pins/bolts are slid in. Have not used it yet beyond hauling my firewood carrier full of firewood. Was nice to be able to take the side off and load the trailer from the side with the pallet forks. My other though -frankly it is too big for my needs. This is not a criticism but my fault. I am not complaining but I should have gotten a smaller version - probably the six footer. I wanted something that my wife could tow around and throw stuff in as she gardens and the like and this trailer is way too long to maneuver easily. It also a bit big for the Kubota and has way more capacity than the Kubota can stop safely. Regardless I am excited to have the trailer and hope to find some time to use it!
Very straightforward for most of you for sure but a year ago the tractor would have been sent to the dealer for this so I really appreciate all the help I have gotten on these forums that have provided the knowledge and confidence to tackle something like this. Hydraulics are not cheap, even when doing it yourself but certainly bring a lot of satisfaction when they work. I know have a valve I can use for anything (hmmm maybe a rear snowblower for the little guy with hydraulic chute rotation..)
Regarding the trailer - it certainly was a two person job to set up as a lot of pieces are really heavy on there own and need to be held as pins/bolts are slid in. Have not used it yet beyond hauling my firewood carrier full of firewood. Was nice to be able to take the side off and load the trailer from the side with the pallet forks. My other though -frankly it is too big for my needs. This is not a criticism but my fault. I am not complaining but I should have gotten a smaller version - probably the six footer. I wanted something that my wife could tow around and throw stuff in as she gardens and the like and this trailer is way too long to maneuver easily. It also a bit big for the Kubota and has way more capacity than the Kubota can stop safely. Regardless I am excited to have the trailer and hope to find some time to use it!
