Loader Blackhawk FEL Joystick Options for Satoh S370D Beaver

[HomesteadOC]

I have a Satoh 370D with blackhawk loader. It currently has the stock 2 lever/2 spool system, and I think it would be much better having a super fancy joystick. Can I just buy any 2 spool joystick and slap it on there, or is this more complicated than Im thinking?

2 Spool 12 GPM Joystick Loader Control Valve Wolverine by Prince 9-12239 | eBay

Its cheap enough, Im smart enough, and gosh darn it I like joysticks.

 

[npalen]

Looks like it should work assuming your Satoh has an open center hydraulic system. The valve has plenty of capacity at about three times the S370 pump output according to tractordata.com.
The valve comes with a power-beyond sleeve to use if your loader valve is set up that way in which case it would have seven hoses plumbed to the valve. If only six hoses then you don't need to use the power-beyond conversion sleeve.
The valve shown has o'ring type ports in which case you may have to buy some adapter fittings depending on the type of hose ends on your loader.

 

[lens12]

It has open center.

 

[HomesteadOC]

Thats good news, Ill see what happens after I finally get the wont go satoh up and running.