smithmillworks
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- Kubota MX4800
Hey first time posting, long time lurking. I have gotten a bunch of great information from here over the years and I appreciate it greatly.
I have a question about how to configure my hydraulic setup to accommodate an articulating flail mower (ditch mower).
I am still pre-purchase on the flail as I am trying to see if its going to be cost-prohibitive to modify the hydraulics to run it.
Setup:
Kubota MX4800 w/loader
dealer installed front hydraulic ports for grapple
dealer installed 2 rear remotes for top and tilt currently installed (adjustable lever control style)
So the Flail needs two cylinders to operate one to push it out to the side and one to tilt. Currently, the top and tilt occupies both the rear remotes and I am trying to figure out the best way to operate the flail cylinders. I don't really need them to operate at the same time as the top and tilt.
some thoughts:
If I disconnect the top and tilt and plug in the flail will the cylinders stay in place?
I could uninstall the top and tilt and put in a solid link for running the mower(seems like a pain)
I found some hydraulic port multipliers but needing 2 of them at 500$ each seemed excessive
installing a new multiport control valve, seems ok but requires abandoning the existing stock control levers for the top and tilt.
Anyone have any ideas on the best way to accomplish this?
Thanks for all the input!
I have a question about how to configure my hydraulic setup to accommodate an articulating flail mower (ditch mower).
I am still pre-purchase on the flail as I am trying to see if its going to be cost-prohibitive to modify the hydraulics to run it.
Setup:
Kubota MX4800 w/loader
dealer installed front hydraulic ports for grapple
dealer installed 2 rear remotes for top and tilt currently installed (adjustable lever control style)
So the Flail needs two cylinders to operate one to push it out to the side and one to tilt. Currently, the top and tilt occupies both the rear remotes and I am trying to figure out the best way to operate the flail cylinders. I don't really need them to operate at the same time as the top and tilt.
some thoughts:
If I disconnect the top and tilt and plug in the flail will the cylinders stay in place?
I could uninstall the top and tilt and put in a solid link for running the mower(seems like a pain)
I found some hydraulic port multipliers but needing 2 of them at 500$ each seemed excessive
installing a new multiport control valve, seems ok but requires abandoning the existing stock control levers for the top and tilt.
Anyone have any ideas on the best way to accomplish this?
Thanks for all the input!