Remote add on kit to FEL valves

[Steppenwolfe]

Have any of you guys used this? It looks pretty good to me.
$48 Remote Hydraulic Kit for Kubota Tractors - Updated - No drilling required! 15 minute install - YouTube

 

[Peter 315]

It does look good , But I added factory rear remotes on my tractor.....

 

[the old grind]

I quite like the looks of the kit and the ease of installation. Most important that all the pieces are there. :thumbsup:

One might be surprised at how the price of hoses and fittings can add up, not to mention making up brackets.

Step, I think the price is reasonable for what you get and time saved to install it.

btw, I'm fitting up my second FEL diverter valve piece by piece. It's going to cost nearly as much but install time will be hours, not minutes.

 

[LD1]

Quickest.....I would agree with that.

Cheapest.......I dont think so. I only had $480 is doing THREE remotes on mine.

Sure, prices have went up some......but the cost of one of those diverter valves are not any cheaper than a single remote valve. And the added quick couplers to hook it to the FEL is where some bucks are wrapped up.

I'd rather just buy a valve, and hard plumb it. It really isnt that much plumbing if you know where to tie into.

It only took purchasing 2 hoses ~$40 to hook up a valve, because I re-used the PB hose that went from the loader to manifold.
About $20 in adapters to make valve work

About $25 in hoses, $10 in adapters, and $40 in couplers to attach the couplers to the valve

So up to $135 plus the cost of your choice of valve and bracket. Gives you $350 to play with to find a valve (maybe $100-$150) and make a bracket. ANd in the end you have a TRUE remote and not some contraption off the loader. :2cents:

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Quickest.....I would agree with that.

Cheapest.......I dont think so. I only had $480 is doing THREE remotes on mine.

Sure, prices have went up some......but the cost of one of those diverter valves are not any cheaper than a single remote valve. And the added quick couplers to hook it to the FEL is where some bucks are wrapped up.

I'd rather just buy a valve, and hard plumb it. It really isnt that much plumbing if you know where to tie into.

It only took purchasing 2 hoses ~$40 to hook up a valve, because I re-used the PB hose that went from the loader to manifold.
About $20 in adapters to make valve work

About $25 in hoses, $10 in adapters, and $40 in couplers to attach the couplers to the valve

So up to $135 plus the cost of your choice of valve and bracket. Gives you $350 to play with to find a valve (maybe $100-$150) and make a bracket. ANd in the end you have a TRUE remote and not some contraption off the loader. :2cents:

Just found your thread. Thanks!

 

[Zebrafive]

Quickest.....I would agree with that.

Cheapest.......I dont think so. I only had $480 is doing THREE remotes on mine.

Sure, prices have went up some......but the cost of one of those diverter valves are not any cheaper than a single remote valve. And the added quick couplers to hook it to the FEL is where some bucks are wrapped up.

I'd rather just buy a valve, and hard plumb it. It really isnt that much plumbing if you know where to tie into.

It only took purchasing 2 hoses ~$40 to hook up a valve, because I re-used the PB hose that went from the loader to manifold.
About $20 in adapters to make valve work

About $25 in hoses, $10 in adapters, and $40 in couplers to attach the couplers to the valve

So up to $135 plus the cost of your choice of valve and bracket. Gives you $350 to play with to find a valve (maybe $100-$150) and make a bracket. ANd in the end you have a TRUE remote and not some contraption off the loader. :2cents:

I would also do it this way!!! Merry Christmas

 

[old and tired]

I did it LD1's way, also. I used this 3 spool @254.40: (although at the time, it was under $200)

3 Spool 8 GPM Prince MB31BBB5C1

And to add a fourth one, it would have been < $50 more. 4 Spool 8 GPM Prince MB41BBBB5C1 (I still have not needed a fourth and pretty sure, I could uncouple one of the other lines to use if need be).