Hydraulic valve upgrade

[deans]

I would like to relace my single spool, power beyond valve that I added to angle my rear snow blade, and add a new valve that will operate a newly built front snow blade. At the moment, I just have a single double acting lift cylinder and will be adding two single acting cylinders for left / right angling. What should I look for in a new valve and any tips in adding the additional plumbing needed. The tractor is a Yanmar 155D. Thanks and Happy New Year, deans

 

[Ford tractor]

You can plumb 2 single cylinders like 1 double acting cylinder in that case. Run one line to one cylinder and the other line to the other cylinder. I would put a double relief "cushion valve" between the valve and the cylinders. Then if you hit something like a curb or stump, it will give and not break.

Are you also looking to get a 2 spool or even a 3 spool valve so you can keep the rear angle and have the front angle (and maybe a spare for future need)?