Hydraulic Upgrades

Logan11350 · 2025-11-22T07:48:55-0500

Hello All,

I have a 1994 John Deere 5400 with the 540 loader. Originally the loader would run off the remotes. I am curious if anyone has advice for adding a block for quick disconnect of the loader but also to hardwire the loader and leave the remotes free for implements. I also often use a grapple bucket and would like a dedicated attachment for loader attachments as well. Does anyone have experience or advice for upgrading the OEM setup with aftermarket valves and joysticks? Any good quality recommendations? I am looking at WR Long.

Harry in Ky · 2025-11-22T09:10:55-0500

Always lots of ideas on that sort of thing, and many will be along shortly. Personally, I'm not a fan of solenoid valves of any type (for various reasons) and rarely go that route. Oddly enough, I'm currently looking at a 5400 with a loader supplied from two remotes. The subject came up about changing that to a dedicated joystick loader valve to free up the remotes. I've looked it over and have come up with a few ideas in that direction but haven't actually started on it yet.