rear blade hydraulics- lesson learned. LOL

mopardude318 · Jan 13, 2019

I was told NOT to do this by the One and Only no less, but I did it anyway. My rear blade came with the 3 hydraulics and one manual selector valve already installed. I thought I would have the great idea and buy ANOTHER manual selector valve ($170) and the fittings and some hose (another $130). I made same spacers, got some longer bolts and mounted it on the opposite side of the first selector valve. Then I hard lined the valves together. Here's some pics.

Everything works fine, works great. But like was mentioned to me, having to get off the tractor and turn these selector valves for each function will get old in 5 minutes. And that's exactly what happened...in 5 minutes. Needless to say, I'll be scrapping this good idea I thought I had, and I'll be ordering the triple diverter system from Brian @ Fit-Rite. This $340 dollar idea will probably sit on the shelf till the end of time. ;/ I didn't listen, but I learned!

Jchonline · Jan 13, 2019

Thanks for sharing!

LouNY · Jan 13, 2019

You are good at fabricating,
add a couple of cable actuators to the selectors and mount a lever or 2 on your tractor.
Alternatively a couple of small linear actuators.

nyone · Jan 13, 2019

A stick with a weight on thr end and a nice mount by the seat....or cables.

LD1 · Jan 16, 2019

I have a single selector on my rear blade.

I was able to mount it in a location that when I raise the blade, I can turn around and reach the lever.

But since you are thinking of going triple diverter setup....a cheaper option may be just what you have there, only relocated to the tractor. Turn your one free remote into 3 with those levers