Aftermarket Joystick loader valves?

[gabby]

I want to put a joystick on my Ford 7600 tractor with 77D loader to free up one of the remote valves to operate the brush thumb on my forks. The two remote valves now control the loader boom and tilt and there's nothing available for the thumb. In the past I've used the forks and thumb on the 335 Industrial that has a front pump for the loader plus remote valve for the thumb. That tractor is a little light for handling my 1400 pound round bales so the forks are living on the 7600 and the 335 has a regular bucket mounted on it.

Does anybody know of a source for joystick loader valves?

Gabby

 

[MadReferee]

A joystick valve is actually a 2-spool valve that is operated with a single lever (the joystick). You will still have the same hydraulic hose connections that you currently have for your 2 valve setup.

If I read your post correctly, what you really want is another spool to control a third function. Although I am not familiar with your specific tractor, your could replace one of your single spool valves with a joystick 2-spool valve and have the remaining single spool valve for the third function.

Joystick 2-spool valves can be purchased from Surplus Center in several configurations from several manufacturers.

 

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