I've had my RX8030 (power shuttle with cab and factory-fitted loader) for only a couple of weeks now, and this is the first time I've used a 4-in-1. I'm curious though regarding the single button on mine, vs the two buttons I've seen on others here.
Am I right in thinking mine is a "diverter" function? ie - I can use open & close OR curl & dump, but not simultaneously, as opposed to a fully fledged operation where all six functions can be used simultaneously?
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I'm also thinking (twice in one day - something of a record!) that the Australian/NZ RX8030 is an RX7320 with different emission protocols. 76hp vs 73hp.
For info, the hydraulic hose setup near the base of the loader tower looks like this on mine - well clear of the front wheel:
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and on the loader:
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And my dealer offered me a word of caution - after lowering the front grill guard, to access the air cleaner or blow out the radiators for example, after closing the bonnet (hood?) DON'T FORGET TO LIFT UP THE GUARD AND RE-PIN IT! He said it's easy to forget, and next time you use the loader, you could wipe it out. And not to ask him how he knew!!!!! :laughing:
In order to use multiple functions AT THE SAME TIME, the joystick valve must be piloted, and ours are not. You can feather the joystick a bit, but under load it is pretty much one function at a time. With two buttons on the electric over hydraulic diverter valve, effectively, whatever ram has the LEAST RESISTANCE will receive the fluid. Again you can sort of feather things, but under a load, it is pretty much one function at a time. That said, I really like the home-made setup I made as it looks like the third function the factory should have provided with hardlines, custom-fitted hoses, matching hardware, et cetra, but never did.
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Very nice job Eric. I cheated on my 3rd function. I rarely use it so I just added hoses to plug into my rear remotes. I have added a bracket at the loader disconnects for the front hoses. A simple job to do and a lot less money. Kioti wanted $1250 for the kit and $1500 installed.
Where does the new valve get it pressure line from? Is it fed straight from the gear pump?So here are the pic's of the Kioti 3rd function for the RX7320. It is a very nice clean setup. I only wish it included hard lines along the loader arms like the other hydraulics.
I'm revisiting the idea of 3rd function; been using hoses from the rear-remotes for the last year and now with a bale clamp I'm finding that I could be more efficient if I had all controls on the joystick instead of having to move my hand.So here are the pic's of the Kioti 3rd function for the RX7320. It is a very nice clean setup. I only wish it included hard lines along the loader arms like the other hydraulics.