Auxiliary Hydraulics Modification for 422/425

[MossRoad]

David, One can make a male to male or female to female adapter to connect two hoses together.

It would be better to be able to connect the hoses the correct way the first time, and every time, using the male and female connections. It is easy correct the situation.

Although I said it was a silly setup, I still do not mind it too much. I could just as easily put colored electric tape on the ends, green on one and red on the other, and that would have me hooking things up the same way each time.

It still beats a PTO shaft and 3PT hitch!!!

 

[KentT]

Although I said it was a silly setup, I still do not mind it too much. I could just as easily put colored electric tape on the ends, green on one and red on the other, and that would have me hooking things up the same way each time.

It still beats a PTO shaft and 3PT hitch!!!

I put a zip-tie on the "right side" hose for each of my attachments, so that I can always have the controls operating the same way.

What I'm really interested in is keeping the connectors clean on the attachments. It kinda diminishes the "quick attach" feature, if you have to spend 2-5 minutes cleaning out the connectors because somehow they were knocked down onto the ground while out in the woods.

I typically take at least two (if not three) attachments with me when I take the machine to the woods -- the mini-hoe inside the grapple bucket, and sometimes the grapple bucket is inside the LM bucket (for a total of 3 implements).

Yes, I've heard of using baggies, bottles, etc -- I've even bought the "rubber plugs" but their "loop strap" keeps getting broken when working in the brush and then the plug has disappeared by the next time you're swapping implements, etc.

Simply attaching the male and female hose ends, like you do with the mowing decks, is a quick, easy way to protect them and keep them clean...

 

[MossRoad]

I put a zip-tie on the "right side" hose for each of my attachments, so that I can always have the controls operating the same way.

What I'm really interested in is keeping the connectors clean on the attachments. It kinda diminishes the "quick attach" feature, if you have to spend 2-5 minutes cleaning out the connectors because somehow they were knocked down onto the ground while out in the woods.

I typically take at least two (if not three) attachments with me when I take the machine to the woods -- the mini-hoe inside the grapple bucket, and sometimes the grapple bucket is inside the LM bucket (for a total of 3 implements).

Yes, I've heard of using baggies, bottles, etc -- I've even bought the "rubber plugs" but their "loop strap" keeps getting broken when working in the brush and then the plug has disappeared by the next time you're swapping implements, etc.

Simply attaching the male and female hose ends, like you do with the mowing decks, is a quick, easy way to protect them and keep them clean...

Yeah, I am in agreement with you. The plugs are pretty lame as if you leave them hang, then THEY get full of dirt, too.

 

[ldabe]

After I am done mowing, I take the air compressor a blow off all the dirt, grime, and grass from the connectors (before disconnecting) and the rubber temps, before I put them in.

Works fairly well for me.

 

[cqaigy2]

After I am done mowing, I take the air compressor a blow off all the dirt, grime, and grass from the connectors (before disconnecting) and the rubber temps, before I put them in.

Works fairly well for me.

I do the same while blowing off the engine and cooler.

 

[KentT]

I do the same while blowing off the engine and cooler.

Only one problem with method, my PT is usually about 925 miles from my air compressor...

 

[ldabe]

Mmmmm.

Guess you will have to turn the "PSI" way up ;~)

 

[cqaigy2]

And get a longer hose.

 

[BobRip]

I thought I would bring this to the top. Easy modification (well pretty easy).

 

[KentT]

I thought I would bring this to the top. Easy modification (well pretty easy).

1. Did anyone ever validate TimOB's parts list for this mod?

I want to do this mod this winter, while I have the PT in Mass and convert my couplings to male/female on all the Aux PTO implements I have (grapple bucket, minihoe, snow/dozer blade)

2. Has anyone found an aftemarket source for compatible male/female QCs, or should I just plan on replacing them all?

 

[J_J]

1. Did anyone ever validate TimOB's parts list for this mod?

I want to do this mod this winter, while I have the PT in Mass and convert my couplings to male/female on all the Aux PTO implements I have (grapple bucket, minihoe, snow/dozer blade)

2. Has anyone found an aftemarket source for compatible male/female QCs, or should I just plan on replacing them all?

Kent, Try here. I believe Baileys.com has some of them.

FASTER Quick-Release Couplings

 

[KentT]

Kent, Try here. I believe Baileys.com has some of them.

FASTER Quick-Release Couplings

So, the Faster's are compatible with the ones Tazewell uses?

I look at these like I look at air hose QCs -- I don't even know the correct names for the different types, I just know that you almost have to try them out to make sure they fit, because some certainly DO NOT...

 

[J_J]

So, the Faster's are compatible with the ones Tazewell uses?

I look at these like I look at air hose QCs -- I don't even know the correct names for the different types, I just know that you almost have to try them out to make sure they fit, because some certainly DO NOT...

I don't know for sure, but someone that owns a PT said that was what they had on their machine. I have purchased replacements that couple together from I believe Parker or Pioneer. I would take a male and female QC to your local hydraulic supply, and match things up, or switch over all QC's to whatever is at the local hydraulic supply.

 

[Gravy]

Going by memory here: Any brand of ISO "B" connector should work. As far as I can tell, for this application, if it will connect, it will work.

 

[Gravy]

According to McMaster, Parker 60 series or equivalent is interchangeable.

McMaster-Carr

 

[KentT]

According to McMaster, Parker 60 series or equivalent is interchangeable.

McMaster-Carr

Thank you sir! Besides, I've had great experiences dealing with McMaster in the past...

 

[Gravy]

I would be lost without McMaster. I won't bore everybody with the details, but I've never dealt with another supplier that works so hard at making my life easier.

 

[ponytug]

I couldn't agree more. One thing that they don't mention is that they can and do special order items that are close, but not quite what they stock.

One of my ideal companies.

All the best,

Peter

I would be lost without McMaster. I won't bore everybody with the details, but I've never dealt with another supplier that works so hard at making my life easier.

 

[Gravy]

Peter,

I didn't know that. One more item to add to the "Why I love McMaster" list.

They do have at least one weakness. My wife recently mentioned that she has several times received CA adhesives and RTV sealants that were past their expiration dates. That won't do for Mil-Spec, so her employer now sources those items from a specialty supplier.

Fortunately, I just need stuff that works, and it's really nice that it's nearly always here the next day, so I'll keep relying on them.

Gravy