Hydraulics: Question 2

Would the remotes on that rascal run that loader?

Allan

Dunno bout everyone else, but I cringe when I think of running a loader with less than 15 gpm... but I am rather impatient. I guess 12 wouldn't be too bad.
However, I think Don is onto something down there. A fella such as yourself could easily mount that valve somewhere handy, and then turn the levers around, or mabey make up some extensions for the levers. I've got a couple around here with pieces welded to them, or bent around to fit something. I'm sure you'll figure something out. Good luck.

Rod

So you can figure the flow you need based on the bore diameter and stroke of the cyinder and how fast you want that stroke to be, allowing a second or two for your reaction time at the end of the stroke. Too fast a stroke lifts the tractor off the ground shoving the loader around.

Gerald J.

Tractor hydraulics might be faster/slower depending on how the outputs compare.

Could get rid of one system.

Roger in Iowa

The PTO pump is something on the order of 21 gpm. Loader has three inch lift cylinders and it is fast.

That's why I've been fightin' the change-over so hard. It really works sweet the way it is, but short of yanking that cab off again, I've got to do something. :>(

Allan

Another poster got me thinking. What about keeping the existing valve and hooking up a joystick inside the cab. There is a company called Tuthill that makes joysticks and cables. Maybe they might be able to help.

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John

The boys in town use a three spool valve, mount the thing outside the cab bolted on or under the fender. They bolt it up in such a way that the only part that is "inside" is the handles poking thru small holes drilled in the wall of the cab.

Looks great to me, but they are dealing with all two-way cylinders too. :>(

Allan

Put 'em on "upside down" and put a hole through the side of the cab, or wherever you want to mount them, big enough for the levers to stick through and close enough to reach. Bolt it on form the out side and use a peice of inner tube if you wanna make a boot for the levers.

Donovan from Wisconsin

That still might work for you. Look into a sectional valve. Get a 3 section one. first and second sections single acting, 3rd section double acting. Mount so handles come up like you said. Valve would not be "off the shelf", but the sections should be a standard item.

John

Rod