PHD - Down Force Kit

[ROUSTABOUT]

We have a hydraulic auger that mounts on FEL. Plenty of push down.

 

[grsthegreat]

Hi,

This sounds pretty much exactly what I need for my Kioti. Also trying to install down force kit and this zero return line stumped me big time. Would be very interested in seeing how you replaced your fill cap with a return line adapter. Thanks so much. 336Steven

I’ll get a picture of it tomorrow.

 

[Fallon]

We have a hydraulic auger that mounts on FEL. Plenty of push down.

That's the rout I went when I upgraded tractors.

40hp L4060 tractor, 10gpm usable flow (probably less with the lines up to the 3rd function. 14.5hp at most through the hydraulics.

32hp L3200 tractor. 25.2hp PTO.

Kind of interesting that on many machines you have in theory double the HP on the PTO. That doesn't count the fact there are lots of hydraulic losses & you rarely rev the engine past half throttle with a 3pt rig on. I can feel the significantly reduced HP on my SSQA hydraulic unit. Downpressure, reverse & ease of hookup are worth it though. The auger is way beefier on a 2" hex auger compared with a 2" round. The whole auger construction, not just the attachment point. Of course the auger cost reflects that.

I'm happy with my $2,500 hydraulic SSQA setup. Well over double the price of a 3pt right with downpressure. So it depends on how much you will use it.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

That's the rout I went when I upgraded tractors.

40hp L4060 tractor, 10gpm usable flow (probably less with the lines up to the 3rd function. 14.5hp at most through the hydraulics.

32hp L3200 tractor. 25.2hp PTO.

Kind of interesting that on many machines you have in theory double the HP on the PTO. That doesn't count the fact there are lots of hydraulic losses & you rarely rev the engine past half throttle with a 3pt rig on. I can feel the significantly reduced HP on my SSQA hydraulic unit. Downpressure, reverse & ease of hookup are worth it though. The auger is way beefier on a 2" hex auger compared with a 2" round. The whole auger construction, not just the attachment point. Of course the auger cost reflects that.

I'm happy with my $2,500 hydraulic SSQA setup. Well over double the price of a 3pt right with downpressure. So it depends on how much you will use it.

Yes but them boys pick up all the fence jobs they can get. Oil field pipe. Digger was good investment.

 

[grsthegreat]

I have a rear hydraulic power pack that’s used on snowblower, so could easily gone with front hydraulic post hole digger, bu t I rarely use unit any more seeing as all my fencing is now done. I went with cheapest option.

 

[grsthegreat]

this is the piece i had to add to use hydraulic downforce kit. i got it thru my dealer. its the same kit they add if you add a backhoe...i was told. it just allows hydraulic fluid to dump back into tractor tank. it installs in place of the fluid level dip stick/fill port.

 

[336Steven]

this is the piece i had to add to use hydraulic downforce kit. i got it thru my dealer. its the same kit they add if you add a backhoe...i was told. it just allows hydraulic fluid to dump back into tractor tank. it installs in place of the fluid level dip stick/fill port.View attachment 719977View attachment 719978

Thanks GRS...I will be stopping by my dealer tomorrow. This is a huge help for me as I am knew to implements with a zero return pressure. Thanks again. Steven

 

[grsthegreat]

no problem. the adapter simply screws in. i have to remove it to do fluid change though.