3725 rear remote with float option

[MrWinkey]

Does anyone know if you can get a rear remote with the float option? I would like that for my rough cut mower.

 

[Asteral]

TA00058975A this is the part number for the 4 port assembly with a detent option for the rear remotes.

 

[K5lwq]

Detent is not Float. I added float to both of my remotes utilizing one way electric over hydraulic valves.

 

[Asteral]

your absolutely correct K% i completely misread that this morning.

 

[K5lwq]

No problem Asteral I figured you misunderstood. :thumbsup:

 

[MrWinkey]

Detent is not Float. I added float to both of my remotes utilizing one way electric over hydraulic valves.

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Might I ask for the info and part numbers on how you did that? Mowing without the top link in float is a real pain.

 

[K5lwq]

I don't know the part numbers because I just went to my local hydraulic supply place. I got two normally closed valves with two ports on them and two continuous duty coils. I used the trailer connection bracket because I won't ever need to plug in a trailer. I drilled 2 1/4" holes and used 1/4"-20 all thread to make bolts. I cut 4 11ga steel straps 1"x2" and put one on each side of both valves.

I ran a wire from the spare fuse slot in my fuse panel back to two switches I mounted in the cab. Then 2 wires from the switches back to the coils. I tied the two coils together with a ground wire and then took the ground to one of the bolts I made.

I installed tees on my remote disconnects and used 1/4" hose to tie the two ports for each spool together. In my case, I needed 2-15 and 2-17" hoses to clear the TPH.

When I want float, I flip the switch. Just remember not to engage your remotes with the float engaged. Hope that helps. :thumbsup:

 

[Asteral]

fantastic job on the float K5, just so you know we may steal your idea here at the shop i've forwarded a link to this page to the Boss to see what he thinks.

 

[K5lwq]

fantastic job on the float K5, just so you know we may steal your idea here at the shop i've forwarded a link to this page to the Boss to see what he thinks.

No problem you are welcome to copy. Plus you have my number if you have more questions. I could use some of the interior panel retainers if you can order some for stock. I had a couple they damaged during assembly and made it difficult to reuse them.

Also you should see it in person in a couple of weeks. Getting close to time for my 50 hour service and I want your guys to do it for me.

 

[Asteral]

we'd be more than happy to do it, can you send me picture of the retainers your needing i'll add some to our next order.
Ryan@bigtextractor.com

 

[K5lwq]

Will do.

 

[Cougsfan]

Wouldn't just not installing the top link work for you, MrWinkey? A lot of people mow that way. It works well and is a whole easier than making the top link float and cost nothing to do. The only disadvantage is that you can't lift the rear wheel of the mower off the ground for long transports. Also, there are mowers such as the Woods BB60x, and others, that have a floating mechanism built into the mower that an be adjusted so you can still lift it completely off the ground if needed. (WAY off the ground if you have an hydraulic top link) I have one of those self floating Woods mowers and I also have a floating hydraulic top link. I never use the floating top link feature as it doesn't float nearly as well as does the floating mechanism that is built into the mower.

 

[K5lwq]

Cougsfan makes a great point! My BushHog brand rotary cutter and finish mower float. I never use the float with my hydraulic top link. I added float because of my ditch bank flail. It allows the head of the mower to follow the contour of the ground.

Adding float to my Branson cost me less than $200 and took a few hours of work.

 

[LouNY]

Using a chain in place of a top link will also allow for floating an implement while still being able to lift it,
the amount of lift will depend on the length of the chain.

I do wish that the Bransons had been available with at least one rear remote with a float detent.

 

[MrWinkey]

The hydraulic valve idea looks great so l will do that soon as I find the valve. Looked at 2 hydraulic stores today and they don't carry electric units so I might end up ordering something.

I need to be able to pickup the mower to mow hill banks and transport. The mower has a built in flex head but it's easier to just put in the hydraulic. Then I could also add a second electric unit for a 3rd function. Grapple or a tilt on the blade.