Another homemade top & tilt project...

[swa240z]

Thanks to liledoun, I have finally been able to piece together a top & tilt setup for my JD 4300. His post "My homemade TopNTilt/4th&5th control valve" helped me figure it all out. I actually finished the project a couple of months ago, but finally got around to painting everything this past weekend. All I can say is what a difference when using the box blade! Here's a pics of the tilt cylinder that I got from Prince.

Steve

 

[swa240z]

Here's a shot of the top cylinder (a bit blurry). I picked it up at Tractor Supply. The end is just a weld on CAT 1 welded to a nut that is threaded onto the end of the cylinder.

Steve

 

[swa240z]

Here's a shot of the valve setup. It came from Prince as well. Exact same setup as liledoun used.

 

[swa240z]

Here's a (fuzzy) shot of the plumbing. I tied everyting into a JD power beyond kit. Pretty simple setup.

Thanks again to liledoun for all the info that made this a pretty simple (but sorta pricey) project!

Steve

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> a pretty simple (but sorta pricey) project </font>

OK, I'll be the one to ask. Just how "pricey" was this project?

 

[swa240z]

Gary - Here's a breakdown on the costs:

Joystick Loader Valve: $180 w/S&H (Prince Hyraulics)
Tilt Cylinder: $40 w/S&H (Prince Hydraulics)
Top Cylinder: $65 (Tractor Supply)
Weld-on CAT 1 link end: $8 (Tractor Supply)
Hoses/Fittings: $260 w/S&H (hydraulichosefittings.com)
Welding/fabrication of cylinder ends: $60
Power Beyond Kit: $220 (JD)

Total: $833

I guess the total price isn't too bad compared to what it would cost if you sourced it all from Deere. I think the increase in functinality has been well worth it.

Steve

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Steve,

You list the JD 'power beyond' as a major expense and it brings up a question for me. I have a JD backhoe on my 4200 already. Would the hydraulics for that eliminate my need for the 'power beyond' option?

 

[swa240z]

Gary - I'm pretty sure that the PB kit is required for a backhoe, so you shouldn't need to buy that for top & tilt. I'd love to add a hoe to my tractor, but the $6k+ to do so is slowing me down.

I think the parts I used will work for the 42, 43, & 44 series. If you want some additional/better pictures, let me know and I'll send 'em to ya.

Steve

 

[RayDiers]

The list price for the top-n-tilt from my JD dealer is $750. He always gives me a good discount.

Ray

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Ray,

That is less than half what a local JD dealer quoted me for the top and tilt for my 4200.