Hydraulic Splitter from Tractor Remote

[Maknwine]

Just curious how everyone else keeps their rear remote engaged. I've tied my old JD 4010 off to the back of tractor with twine.

I'd like a less primitive way to do it on my new T2410. Just lookin for ideas.
Tom

 

[kennyd]

Bungee cords seems to the most popular way...

 

[Maknwine]

You know how your lift lever has a sliding adjustment stop on it, I wonder why something like that is not incorporated into the remote valve handle area?

I guess bungees it will be. Maybe just color coordinate?

 

[J_J]

Could you perhaps add a detent to your remote valve. They also make a valve that detents in both directions. If you used cables for the remotes, you could add a cable lock.

 

[Diamondpilot]

My seat belt.

Chris

 

[rus_geek]

Do you have the T2410 already? Maybe order a remote with detent as an option? Or do it as an add-on, like J_J mentioned.

My Bobcat came with one remote installed, and it detents in both directions. Worked perfectly for a log splitter this fall.

-rus-

 

[Maknwine]

Didn't know they offered detents but since I already have my tractor it would be an add on. I didn't read the manual on it but in just trying to move valve handle I didn't notice any way to keep it in place fwd or bwd.

I'll read manual and see what is up.

 

[J_J]

Here is a solution to the problem.

If it doesn't have a detent, you have to hold it back with bungee.

You could use the selector valve to route fluid to the detent valve, and all fluid will go through the detent valve and back to tank/reservoir. Wen not using the detent valve, select position 2for normal operation.

Here is a selector valve, and a detent valve for a motor or cylinder, with adj relief.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009120212115774&item=9-1518&catname=hydraulic


https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009120212115774&item=9-6134&catname=hydraulic

 

[J_J]

Here is another option. 12 v diverter valve, before the rear remotes. This could be a dedicated circuit for hyd motors. In the non energize position, the fluid goes to one circuit, and when energize, the fluid goes to another circuit.


https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009120212115774&item=9-7748&catname=hydraulic

You will need a sub plate for this valve.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009120212115774&item=9-5883-1&catname=hydraulic

 

[RickB]

The cheapest, easiest, and IMHO best option is the bungee cord. Using a bungee, you are far less likely to leave a diverter in the wrong position, leave a valve spool locked in detent, or otherwise create a situation where the log splitter is detached from the tractor and the hydraulic system is sending all the pump flow over the main relief valve. Not something that is healthy for any open center system pump.