Diverter valve for mini excavator

[1big4x]

I have a chance to buy a mini excavator that does not have dual auxiliary hydraulics. I would like to add two Kubota diverter valves part number RD158-92902 to create a second circuit.I priced them at the local dealer and they want $590.00 each plus tax and shipping.These valves seem to be proprietary and only available from Kubota. I can't find any other valves that would do the same thing in the same space as these.Does anybody know a cheaper place online to buy Kubota parts?

 

[PILOON]

You can also obtain manual 'push-pull' style divertor valves for very reasonable prices.

12 volt diverter models also exist but they need a DO3 mounting base and wiring to a control switch that is generally joystick mounted.

Not rocket science and any hydraulic shop can rig you up w/o going to Kubota.

 

[1big4x]

Piloon,thank you for replying but I don't think I have room for the push-pull valves.The machine I need the valves for is a 2 ton Bobcat E20 mini excavator.The steel lines coming out of boom are only 3 1/4" on center.My plan is to take the quick couplers off and connect a valve onto each one of the steel lines using -10 JIC bulkhead fitting.Take two of the lines coming out of the valves and connect them to the thumb and the other two lines to quick couplers located farther down on the dipper stick.

 

[Nimmer]

1BIG4X What did you end up doing?

I'm just starting this same project.

Thanks!

Piloon,thank you for replying but I don't think I have room for the push-pull valves.The machine I need the valves for is a 2 ton Bobcat E20 mini excavator.The steel lines coming out of boom are only 3 1/4" on center.My plan is to take the quick couplers off and connect a valve onto each one of the steel lines using -10 JIC bulkhead fitting.Take two of the lines coming out of the valves and connect them to the thumb and the other two lines to quick couplers located farther down on the dipper stick.View attachment 504184