remote Rear Valve Controllers: Let's see some pics!

[FTG-05]

Rear Remote Valve Controllers: Let's see some pics!

I'm installing RR for my Kubota L4330. I've got an idea on how to mount it but before I start drilling, bending and welding on 1/2"x5"x36" steel, I thought I'd see if I can some ideas from you guys.

Factory or DIY?

Are RR valves used constantly (like an FEL valve) or are they mostly "set it and forget it" while operating?

So please, show pics of your installed RR controller valve pics.

Here's what I have thus far, a Bailey's Chief 3 spool with one float, painted and ready to be installed once the mount is done.




Thanks!!!

 

[TripleR]

Here are my factory remotes.

 

[Gordon Gould]

I have an L3010 with 2 factory RRs. The two control handles are to the right of the seat in the slots just behind the 3ph height control. A handy place because you often have to use the 3ph lever along with the RR controls as you adjust your implement on the go. I find that I make adjustments often when I am grading. If you don't you are not really taking advantage of the capability the RR give you. Something like a dump trailer is much simpler of course.

I have a single spool front remote valve I installed for my grapple control. I put it above my FEL valve.





gg

 

[FTG-05]

Here are my factory remotes.

What about pics of the valve?

Here's a pic of my RR connectors:



Thanks,

 

[FTG-05]

I have an L3010 with 2 factory RRs. The two control handles are to the right of the seat in the slots just behind the 3ph height control. A handy place because you often have to use the 3ph lever along with the RR controls as you adjust your implement on the go. I find that I make adjustments often when I am grading. If you don't you are not really taking advantage of the capability the RR give you. Something like a dump trailer is much simpler of course.

I have a single spool front remote valve I installed for my grapple control. I put it above my FEL valve.

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gg

Yea, that's where another member put his. I've looked there on my tractor - tight, tight place. Plus I'd have to make handle extensions to make it work. Not sure I wanna go there - hence the reason for this thread.

Do you constantly move/adjust the RR's, typically?

Thanks,

 

[teg]

...tight, tight place. Plus I'd have to make handle extensions to make it work....

Do you constantly move/adjust the RR's, typically?

Yes, it's a tight place but it's out of the way. Instead of extending handles, I cut my down, shorter. I now can exit to the left of the tractor (added a step on left, too).

I put it there since I have my grapple that I adjust a lot when I used it. The Top and Tilt do not get adjusted that much but enough.

 

[FTG-05]

Yes, it's a tight place but it's out of the way. Instead of extending handles, I cut my down, shorter. I now can exit to the left of the tractor (added a step on left, too).

I put it there since I have my grapple that I adjust a lot when I used it. The Top and Tilt do not get adjusted that much but enough.

My grapple controller will be integrated as a 3rd function off the FEL handle; I would expect that to be moved quite a bit with the frapple installed.

Good to know that the TNT don't get moved that much. My basic thought now is to install the RR control valve just to the right and little below the FEL valve. I don't normally exit/enter my tractor from the right (I also have a tool box installed on the right footboard) so it won't be in the way any more than the FEL handle is.

Any one else have pics of their RR valve install?

Thanks,

 

[Citydude]

Knowing that I would be looking back while adjusting the T&T, I mounted mine on the ROPS. Reaching forward and looking backwards just wasn't going to work for me. The mount was from Brian at Fitright Hydraulics.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Knowing that I would be looking back while adjusting the T&T, I mounted mine on the ROPS. Reaching forward and looking backwards just wasn't going to work for me. The mount was from Brian at Fitright Hydraulics. View attachment 478378

That looks like a really nice set-up dude. Neat and convenient valve location.

gg

 

[Gordon Gould]

My grapple controller will be integrated as a 3rd function off the FEL handle; I would expect that to be moved quite a bit with the frapple installed.

Good to know that the TNT don't get moved that much. My basic thought now is to install the RR control valve just to the right and little below the FEL valve. I don't normally exit/enter my tractor from the right (I also have a tool box installed on the right footboard) so it won't be in the way any more than the FEL handle is.

Any one else have pics of their RR valve install?

Thanks,

Maybe it is just me but I have to say that I adjust my TnT cylinders quite often. When I am grading I keep my hand on the controls all the time.

gg

 

[Citydude]

That looks like a really nice set-up dude. Neat and convenient valve location.

gg

Thanks Gordon!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Maybe it is just me but I have to say that I adjust my TnT cylinders quite often. When I am grading I keep my hand on the controls all the time.

gg

I was thinking the same thing. But I'm sure that different conditions-circumstances require different amounts of attention.

 

[teg]

...The mount was from Brian at Fitright Hydraulics. View attachment 478378

Super clean hose connections.... wish I saw that before the crap I threw together. Where did you get the hoses?

Funny, I finished building a couple roads with the screw type top link... before I got TnT. Have not built another road since getting the TnT :irked:

 

[Citydude]

Super clean hose connections.... wish I saw that before the crap I threw together. Where did you get the hoses?

Funny, I finished building a couple roads with the screw type top link... before I got TnT. Have not built another road since getting the TnT :irked:

Thanks! I'm pretty fortunate as my neighbors son owns a hydraulic shop. I loaded up my tractor, took it to his shop and his crew made the hoses there and installed them. They did a nice job.

 

[FTG-05]

Knowing that I would be looking back while adjusting the T&T, I mounted mine on the ROPS. Reaching forward and looking backwards just wasn't going to work for me. The mount was from Brian at Fitright Hydraulics. View attachment 478378

Now that's what I'm talking about!

Given where my RR mount is located, this would be very convenient, for both the operator (me) and the hose installer.

Something more to think about....

And how about pics of the rear of the tractor, showing the TNT and QD mount? BTW, is that the Chief 3 spool valve from Bailey's?

Thanks!

 

[Citydude]

Now that's what I'm talking about!

Given where my RR mount is located, this would be very convenient, for both the operator (me) and the hose installer.

Something more to think about....

And how about pics of the rear of the tractor, showing the TNT and QD mount? BTW, is that the Chief 3 spool valve from Bailey's?

Thanks!

Here is the rear without the side cylinder. I got it after I took this picture. I used 3/8 couplers instead if the standard 1/2 couplers to reduce the space the 1/2 would require. They work great.

 

[Citydude]

Re: Rear Remote Valve Controllers: Let's see some pics!

I see I forgot to answer the type of spool valve I have. It's a Prince Wolverine valve from surplus center

 

[TMGT]

Re: Rear Remote Valve Controllers: Let's see some pics!

Here's mine on the B2620, I'm getting ready to add another 2 spool valve on the other side of the ROPS

 

[FTG-05]

Re: Rear Remote Valve Controllers: Let's see some pics!

Cool! Did you build that mount? I like the guard, good idea! Thanks!

 

[TMGT]

Re: Rear Remote Valve Controllers: Let's see some pics!

Sure did, the gaurd is partly because my arm rest on it if I turn around, that valve gets pretty toasty after some heavy loader or backhoe use.

Sorry the pictures are turned upside down. Here's one of just the mount.
I'll have to get a pic of the one I did on a bx1500