top&tilt - float while retaining DPOCV

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putting this in a separate reply, as it would be a doozie if I've missed something ... I was not able to find any way to get float in the valve AND have load-holding / DPOCV's.

As much as I need float, it would be a huge step back if I mess something up because I didn't notice the cylinder had drifted. As above, closed loop would be the "right" solution here but not remotely doable on hobby $$ at this time.

Was there a floatable tandem valve that also had load-checks on the work ports?

I'm going to address a few things here.

I have no idea if what Kioti offers has load checks, I imagine that their valves have them.
I know that the Bucher valves that I sell have load checks as well a float feature available.

As far as the slot & guide lower clevis, these are a std item for John Deere on all of their tractors starting with the 30xxR series and larger.
Kubota as well as several other manufacturers have this slot & guide float feature on some if not all of the full size utility size tractors that they sell.

Regarding, do the slots allow for enough articulation? Typically they do. You need to figure how close to center of the tractor the side links are. The pictured clevis allows for 2" of movement at each side. So 2" on a 30" wide stance. Move that out to 60"-72"-84",96" and you are getting quite a bit of allowable up-down movement for the left & right sides.

Another option to have in mind would be a simple on-off valve for the rod end connection.
This can be done either manually or with a electric valve.


If you find yourself needing to have the cylinder locked and unlocked on a regular basis, that is when it makes sense to have an electric on-off valve. If it is only say with a mower, then a manual on-off valve works well for the application.

Have you decided what are you going to be using for the rear remote valves and where to mount them? Or still in the research phase?