Remotes: should I spring?

Laminarman · Jun 2, 2004

I'm not sure if I need them or even what they really are, but I can tell you I'd sure like rear remotes if they can help me level a box or plow side to side, and raise or lower the top link without getting off the machine. Is the top link via hydraulic control the same as a topNtilt or whatever? I have a NHTC40DA, and would like to investigate this further. My dealer is working up pricing now for me. Any help appreciated.

Bird · Jun 2, 2004

( Is the top link via hydraulic control the same as a topNtilt or whatever? )

Yep, the "top" part is for the top link to tilt implements front to rear and the "tilt" part is for a hydraulic cylinder for one (or both) of the side links to tilt implements side to side. And if you ever have it, you'll never want to be without it again. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

pekabu · Jun 2, 2004

Wish I ordered some when I bought my tractor. It's not the end of the world, but it would have been easier to get them on in the first place.

DocHeb · Jun 2, 2004

The last time I looked at the pricing, (about six months ago), list price for the first Class III rear remote was ~$250, while the 2nd and 3rd remotes were list at ~$213 each. When I bought my TC40D, the dealer installed them for that price. The right tire needs to be removed to install the remotes.

txdon · Jun 2, 2004

Laminarman, Yes you should spring, it is everything you are imagining. here is a photo of the hydraulic cylinders (T&T)operating a box blade and connected to two remotes (not in photo). Not only can you do the side to side ("tilt") and forward and back ("top", kind of like nodding your head), but the arrangement also makes it very easy to connect you implements.

Laminarman · Jun 2, 2004

Thanks for your help. I have limited seat time, and I hate getting up and down three thousand times to adjust implements (especially plowing...ugh). I have to see what the pricing comes in at. It definitely sounds like a great thing to have. Safe tractoring and thanks again.

jinman · Jun 2, 2004

The total cost for your tractor (remotes and TnT) should be about $950 to $1000. It's not cheap, but it's worth every penny. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

See the attachment for my installation on my TC45D.

Junkman · Jun 3, 2004

Jim...... looks like that one hose over the red cylinder is getting ready to go to the big hose heaven. When they start to crack like that, it is time to have the replacement ready to be put on. If you get the replacement hose and have it ready, then the old one will last forever. If you don't have a spare, it will blow on a Saturday afternoon after the parts store closes and Monday is a holiday. You have a lot of projects to do and a broken down tractor..... Experience speaking... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

mikim · Jun 3, 2004

You can see in Jims reply that he has 3 remotes ... I only have 1 ... wish I had 2 ... get 'em .. pricey but you'll thank yourself later.

Rch · Jun 3, 2004

Jim, replace that hose before it blows. We see serious injuries from hydraulic oil being injected right through the skin into the muscle or onto the eye. One advantage of socks over hoses in addition to ultraviolet protection is mitigating that high pressure spurt. Besides, you can pump a lot of oil out of a transmission/oil pump pretty fast, especially if it's not squirting on you ! Also it can be HOT /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Infection inevitably follows and I've seen some disfiguering/disableling consequences. It would seem to me a longer hose so the bend is not so acute and/or some angled fittings would help.