2006 Branson 3510. 328 hrs.
While using my tractor to grade my road I noticed it would take 4 turns of the steering wheel to turn left. While only 3/4 turn to go right. I did most of summer jobs then set to fix this. I called my nearest dealer and was shocked when a new one would cost $940. I took the orbital valve off and took it to the local Hydraulic repair shop. After 4 months they gave up on the valve. Odd design, Lack of any o ring or parts to obtain. The indicated the design is a flaw of these style tractors. I didn't understand the flow rate etc.
Here is my deal. With this design any time I might brake a hydraulic line. I would need a custom line made, or buy the complete hydraulic manifold to orbital valve. Spending $940 is not something I would want to do every 350 hrs.
Can I buy another orbital valve from someone else? Or am I stuck with Branson importing from Korea?
While using my tractor to grade my road I noticed it would take 4 turns of the steering wheel to turn left. While only 3/4 turn to go right. I did most of summer jobs then set to fix this. I called my nearest dealer and was shocked when a new one would cost $940. I took the orbital valve off and took it to the local Hydraulic repair shop. After 4 months they gave up on the valve. Odd design, Lack of any o ring or parts to obtain. The indicated the design is a flaw of these style tractors. I didn't understand the flow rate etc.
Here is my deal. With this design any time I might brake a hydraulic line. I would need a custom line made, or buy the complete hydraulic manifold to orbital valve. Spending $940 is not something I would want to do every 350 hrs.
Can I buy another orbital valve from someone else? Or am I stuck with Branson importing from Korea?