fel joystick control change over

[1bushhog]

I would like to change out the fel control hyd. joystick to accomadate a grapple attatchment. What I am looking for is a new joystick that has 1 more hyd. hook up and control handle to opperate the grapple cylinder on the fel bucket. Anyone know where I can find something like this for a Mahindra 2015 fel? The grapple attatchment is a home made item. I am trying to make the hyd. hook up as cleas as possible.

 

[Tim_in_IA]

That sounds like it might be an expensive undertaking just replacing the original joystick. I think most tractors have a power beyond port that you can add an additional lever to. I understand your desire to make it clean, but those controls are pricey! It might be possible to add a second lever to the same mount to one side of the original joystick with a fabricated mount. Maybe a local shop could help you do this?

 

[MadReferee]

The Prince SV stackable valve can be used as you describe. It can be configured with 3 spools with a joystick controlling 2 of the spools for the loader.

Here is a link to the Prince site. Click on the Series SV valve catalog pages for complete information. Several TBN members have used this valve with great success.

Prince Directional stack valves

 

[glawall]

1 BUSHHOG, If you are up to building a bracket for the valve you can use a tisco# HV4010 valve & HV4940 bower beyond sleeve to do your job. It will require som plumbing work and bracket building. Being I am not very computer savy, if you call me at 585-343-0770 I will explain how the plumbing is done and fax you a drawing if you want. Good luck
GLaWall
Your Mahindra Tractor Dealer
Batavia, NY

 

[wiam]

It is also possible to put an electric valve up on the front of the loader. When a button is pushed the bucket valve will activate the aux. attachment. I have seen this used on a round bale grabber.

Will

 

[Keith_B]

Run the grapple from a rear SCV and use the valve on the tractor.