hose length from rear remotes to fel pads

[millpond]

I need to know roughly what is the distance in feet/inches from the rear remotes to the fel pads on TC 55 DA New holland. These hoses are for ld 66
Millonzi grapple which I bght last week. I'm having the dealer bring the grapple and hoses out to my work site so the tractor doesn't need to be moved into the shop. Any thoughts on this distance..? Thanks

 

[Ford850]

Longer than I thought:
3' to come from the rear remote, loop 180 degrees down to the rear axle.
4' from the rear axle forward along the loader frame to the vertical loader frame.
3' up that frame to the FEL arm.
At least 7' along that arm to the FEL pad.

I'd have him bring a few different lengths.

 

[MadDogDriver]

NH has a 3rd function kit that you could use for your TC55DA. Click on this and enter 270TL in the window for model number and you'll see the 3rd function kit down towards the bottom: https://webparts.pvassociates.net/cnh/launch.php?DealerID=PVA-9SYXB-FBC3&DataSet=001NHNA

Dealer will have to order it as a "wholegoods" order, part [Third Function Rear Remote Hose Kit {716662046}, Includes: Installation Instructions] For reference: the 3rd function kit for my TC40DA/16LA had hoses 18.75 ft long (1/2" x 225")

Another option to consider is an electronic 3rd function kit also available by NH. See the discussion about it in this thread, http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/100961-3rd-function-diverter-valve-location.html

Good luck and post some pics when you get it all done.

 

[millpond]

Thanks much on hose lengths. MadDogDriver I think on this set up I'm going to go with the basic rear remote junctioning the grapple open/close. I agree
that with the joystick is certainly the best placement, however I'm not a closet mechanic so going simple today.

 

[dknarnd]

On my TC40 I routed a garden hose from the rear remote point where the loader connections are, tucking it up under the floorboards nicely and came up with 8'. Also looked like 8' would work to get from the loader connectioins to just behind the quick attach for the grapple connection.

 

[MadDogDriver]

Don't forget that the hose length requirement is max when the FEL is fully raised if you're measuring all the way out to the bucket, or near the bucket. The 18.75' had plenty of play for my 16LA FEL/TC40DA setup.

 

[millpond]

Thanks again to all. I will bring the camera with me tomorrow as I am off to the woods for the first test run on Millonzi ld 66 and Wallenstein bx62. I'll be
grabbing/grappling and chipping all weekend long. I will have fresh reports on
all. Research in the field after all the work online. Thanks..