3-Point Hitch Adding A Three Point Fork Lift

[shawn_m_ferrell]

Hi All,

I have a procured a three point hydraulic forklift that I am now trying to "plumb" into my Ford 1715 which has a front end loader. The forklift only has one hose (to both raise and lower as down force is provided by the load on the lift) and I have no clue how to connect it.

I don't need to use the FEL when using the forklift so I could use one of those valves if needed.

If anyone has done this before please fire back how.

If not, I'll post pictures, diagrams, etc looking for some help engineering a solution here or in the hydraulics forum.

Thanks in advance,

SF

 

[Craig Clayton]

I used to work on forklifts, they are a single acting spool valve, they have a flow control valve on the bottom of the mast to control the downward rate of the forks.
Craig Clayton

 

[beenthere]

:welcome:
Run one of the lines to the bucket curl (I'd think the 'curl down' line) back to the single cylinder and I think that should work good for you.