ROPS Mounted Auxiliary Valve

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The good side of being compact is that it is compact. This 3 spool Bucher valve fits into slightly less space than the 2 spool Prince valve on the other side.

 

[npalen]

The Prince Wolverine valve allows just enough room for the dash 6 (3/8") couplers. The spring loaded collars are easy to push for coupling. I use ball shutoff valves on the rod side of the top and tilt cylinders to prevent leak down.

 

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Good to know!

 

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Finished the bracket. Showing front armrest/brush guard. The standoffs are slices of 4x6 tube.

 

[npalen]

Looks cool! It's amazing the things that can be made out of structural cross sections.

 

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Yep. It is simple and clean. I used 2x6 tube to mount a diverter on the loader.

 

[Jim Timber]

Pat, that's a nice set up you did for the diverter.

I just ordered a cylinder for my SSQA and haven't ordered the diverter yet but will be putting one up front like you did somehow in the not so distant future.

 

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I think mtnviewranch has the best price on that particular diverter. I didn't know that at the time could have saved a bunch.

 

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Got the first set of hoses installed. As planned can slide the valve about 8 inches so accessible with seat forward and backward.