Kubota LA681 in need of plumbing help.

[DanafromTheTractorBarn]

Greetings Folks, We just purchased a Kubota L4310 Tractor. Then we purchased separately a LA681 loader that was missing a control valve. The problem occurred when we discovered that after purchasing the valve we still need all the plumbing, fittings, and hoses to go from the underside of the tractor to the valve. Plus we need the Joystick and all hardware required to attached Joystick to valve and the valve to the loader. It is a horizontal valve. Okay now the question, Ha Ha. does anybody know of anyplace besides Kubota that I can get these things. Possibly an aftermarket kit that would have all or most of what we need?

 

[pedalstomper78]

I'm not sure that anyone would have a kit for it. There's two things that I think are going to be really helpful for ya.......a parts diagram and a local hydraulics shop. I think those two things are going to be what you need in order to make some progress. You should be able to get the diagrams off of the Kubota Website.

 

[Degolyerent]

I would suggest posting in the Hydraulics section, there are people that are very knowledgeable and would be happy to advise you on what you need and where to get it. You need to give them info on make and model of tractor and specs on hydraulic system as to open or closed and pump flow rates.
John

 

[cycle_gator]

I have exactly that set up, same machine, same FEL. If pictures would be helpful let me know although I will not be home until Saturday. I can tell you the valve is a Husco, built specifically for FEL use with the valves arranged fore and aft and thwartship. The joystick linkages are pretty simple. If you bought a valve for this purpose, the valve manufacturer likely has the add-on parts needed for the joy stick. Do you need all the plumbing to go to the cylinders or is that on the FEL you bought? On this machine the valve mounts to the FEL and the tractor supply, return and power beyond hoses detach/attach when separating tractor and FEL. Mine is really easy to see right now as FEL is off the machine. Among other things I am installing a new and easier to access set of Quick releases for the FEL hoses.