Extra Hydraulic Circuit on an X Series?

[JJE64]

Anyone ever add an extra circuit to a JD X series? Is it an easy process? I have never worked with hydraulics other than as an operator of the tractor.

I own an X585

Thanks
JJE64

 

[Dutch445]

What are you trying to accomplish? Do you need this extra
set at the front or rear of the tractor?

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[JJE64]

Dutch,

Could be either. Thought process is as follows:

Add cylinder to Johnny Bucket on front to add a grapple. OR add a cylinder to the carry all on the 3 pt to turn the box I mounted on the carry all into a dumping box.

Any thought?

And yes, I probably should have bought the 2210 /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

thanks
JJE64

 

[awlchu]

JJE64,

Maybe consider an electric linear actuator? Six inch stroke with 600 lbsf is not bad at all.

See here:

http://www.johnnybucket.com/

(towards the bottom of the page).


Also, there is a thread somewhere here on a 3rd party solenoid valve assembly that redirects the flow to a second port with a flick of a switch. The first port remains charged while the second port will accept flow. (Sort of like your third cylinder setup.)

 

[JJE64]

awlchu,

Yes I thought of a linear actuator also. That might be the process. But, if I add the hydraulic circuit, it gives me options for other "attachments". I realize this is not a big 'tractor", but I want to have as much fun that I can (of course while staying safe).

I found the thread on the diverter, and that looks like a good option.

Thanks
jje64