Adding joystick to 3930 loader?

[dntfxr]

Hi folks, I'm considering adding a joystick control to my Ford 3930 which is currently controlled with the rear remotes. I'm actually used to using the remote levers but I'd like to free them up for other uses. What all would be involved with adding a joystick and roughly what would it cost? Thanks for any advice and info.

 

[J_J]

Here is a joystick valve that will work for you.

2 SPOOL COMPACT 10 GPM JOYSTICK CONTROL VALVE

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
closed center (optional)
Pressure: 2500 psi [172.4 bar]
Valves: 0 to 2 (open center)
1 to 4 (closed center)
Pump flow: 7.7 gpm [29.1 lpm]
12.8 gpm [48.4 lpm] (optional)
Steering flow: 3.6 gpm [13.6 lpm]

 

[dntfxr]

Here is a joystick valve that will work for you.

2 SPOOL COMPACT 10 GPM JOYSTICK CONTROL VALVE

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
closed center (optional)
Pressure: 2500 psi [172.4 bar]
Valves: 0 to 2 (open center)
1 to 4 (closed center)
Pump flow: 7.7 gpm [29.1 lpm]
12.8 gpm [48.4 lpm] (optional)
Steering flow: 3.6 gpm [13.6 lpm]

Good deal, that's not too bad on price. Thanks for the link.
Does anyone know the best way to plumb it in on this tractor?

 

[Tx Jim]

Does anyone know the best way to plumb it in on this tractor?

Is your tractor closed or open center? That will be a determining factor on which way to attach valve & what type valve required.

 

[J_J]

His tractor data is posted above.

But the again, we don't know if he has the optional closed center system.

 

[dntfxr]

Sorry guys I'm not sure if it has open or closed. The tractor information card under the hood has a number for hydraulic pump, and another number for hydraulic lift. Does that mean 2 pumps ? How can I tell for sure?
It's a fwd with the synchro shuttle transmission if that makes a difference?

 

[Tx Jim]

His tractor data is posted above.

But the again, we son't know if he has the optional closed center system.

That's the reason I asked OP if he knew what type hyd's his tractor had. I know some Ford tractors have CCLS hyd systems

 

[dntfxr]

I just snapped a couple pics, not sure if this shows what type I have though.
Let's see if this works..

 

[Tx Jim]

I think your breakaways are CCLS. If I'm correct to bypass breakaways and plumb JS valve directly to hyd's you'll need a CCLS JS valve.

 

[J_J]

Just put a hyd gage in a tee in the IN port of the first valve and if there is pressure at all times, it is closed center.

Open center hyd system will have no or very little pressure on the gage..