Long Hydraulic Hose Routing Question...

[J_J]

Use 3/8 hose until you get to where you plug in the grapple. Then use 1/4 in hose to the grapple.

An auger will work at very low rpm, and the hyd GPM dictate the rpm, so it depends on the cu in of the hyd motor. Of course the larger cu in motor will generate the most torque, and run at the lowest speed.

What is good about the front mounted auger, is that you can put down pressure on it and help it dig better. and you can reverse the auger if it locks up or stalls.

3 GPM using a 4 cu in hyd motor will produce about 173 rpm.


One of the PowerTrac guys made this auger.

 

[srs]

Are there any hydraulic hose journeymen / pros here that can take
a look at my project and perhaps make some suggestions please?

Artisan, here are a couple of photos showing how I ran the lines from the REAR remotes to the front for angling my snowplow. Of course yours will be from the valve body. The first two photos are the disconnects that are used when I take the loader off. Followed by the 3rd photo showing the lines running down the loader arm, and the 4th terminating at the bulkhead connections (I think that is what these are called) at the front of the loader arms. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work. Stanley

 

[nickel plate]

Artisan,
Here are a few shots that I've posted before. Just some examples of my home made "L" brackets cut from 3"x4"x1/4" angle stock used to make 90 degree turns for the 1/2" bulkhead fittings, 3/8" hose spacers down the loader arm and hose slack for the bucket curl. Assuming your FEL detaches, you'll need a QC upstream from that attachment point with an "S" hose curve similar to your FEL hose curve and at least one more close to and before the grapple itself in case you just want to take the detachable grapple off of the bucket for digging purposes or whatever.
Your work looks very clean so spending a few more bucks on hydraulic QC fittings (check out your local TSC) isn't going to be life altering and should last if properly cared for, the life of the tractor.
What's with the hangman's noose????:laughing:

 

[wdchyd]

Nice Job Nickleplate, the nylon sleeve adds a nice touch too..:thumbsup:

 

[jmolwitz]

Thanks for the pix Nickel Plate I have to secure my lines as well :thumbsup: those brackets are nicely finished .

 

[Artisan]

Thank You
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Nice work! I got mine up and running and there is a YouTube as well here.
Time may see a hose routing change, I am not sure yet. Right now it
works w/o further work.

I wonder if a pump could be added to the PTO rear w/o removing the hoe
or the MMM PTO (preferably) since I do not have a MMM, w/ a small tank/filter ? Oh gawd...here we go again. :laughing:

 

[nickel plate]

Thanks for the pix Nickel Plate I have to secure my lines as well :thumbsup: those brackets are nicely finished .

Hacksaw, grinder, file and a NH rattle can. Thanks for your comment, a lot of shop hours in three of those brackets and backing plates. The one at the loader dock (pictured) has some complex angles for fitment purposes.

 

[nickel plate]

Nice Job Nickleplate, the nylon sleeve adds a nice touch too..:thumbsup:

And man, are they expensive but designed to take the shock and pressure of a blown hose. I have them for the hoses that run from the RRs and under the tractor to the FEL dock, the "S" flex at the loader arm and the flex area from the torque tube to the grapple cylinder. Thank you for the comment.

 

[J_J]

Thank You
Thank You
Thank You

Nice work! I got mine up and running and there is a YouTube as well here.
Time may see a hose routing change, I am not sure yet. Right now it
works w/o further work.

I wonder if a pump could be added to the PTO rear w/o removing the hoe
or the MMM PTO (preferably) since I do not have a MMM, w/ a small tank/filter ? Oh gawd...here we go again. :laughing:

Some BH's come with there own PTO pump, so yes you can add a PTO pump and reservoir.

I believe you only have about 3 GPM for implements, so a BH PTO would work for you.

You could use the BH on 3GPM, but it would be a little slow, would still have about the same pressure.

 

[Artisan]

Some BH's come with there own PTO pump, so yes you can add a PTO pump and reservoir.

I believe you only have about 3 GPM for implements, so a BH PTO would work for you.

You could use the BH on 3GPM, but it would be a little slow, would still have about the same pressure.

J_J if you see anything along these lines give me a shout please. I can't
picture how much room is available at the rear, I would really want to keep
the BH on, I guess if there were a way to add a pump to the MMM PTO
that would be optimal for me since I will never have a MMM, Maybe a
trans that slows it down to 540? Then a guy could run 3/8" hoses to
the rear or the front or out the side ot run HandHeld Hydraulic tools!