Bobcat ct2025 3rd function DIY ct2035 ct2040 installation

ecuajosh · Dec 22, 2020

I recently purchased a Bobcat ct2025 2020 with FL7 bucket, FL8 is slightly different

Being a rookie in the farm world and tractors, I did a research on how to, and always reached a dead end.

so I asked my dealer to do it for me, and they were peeing around the bush for 2 weeks, between someone used your part and we to order a new one , and we are backup with the end of the year sales, I decided to grab the parts and doing it my self, not without talking to the mechanic first

ptimist:

First thing I was told ,without a banjo fitting would take an extra hour, since the power outlet was close to another outlet , it was impossible to install the 90 without removing the other metal hose.
went to local central hydraulics with no luck, had to make my own , if you decide to go that route make sure is TIG welded to prevent leaks.

This banjo fitting will allow you to rotate the 90 fitting freely.

If you use an universal kit, the length for the hoses you need are one 54" and one 48" for power and the tank lines, and 2 11ft hose for the front.

seat need to be removed for easier access

The tank inlet is located right under it, and it has a metal hose connected to the power outlet line, those 2 are the ones you will use.("T" connects under the seat, "P" connects behind the 4 port already in use

make sure you leave all hoses lose when connecting them so they can freely turn in the way the want to turn, tighten all of them at the end.

Longer hose connects from under and over to the tank right under the seat.

That's should be the hardest, the rest is common sense or feel free to ask any questions.

Enjoy! I hope you find this helpful

cavediver usa · Dec 28, 2020

I just purchased a CT2025. What brand 3rd function valve did you get? Where did you located the valve on the tractor.

ecuajosh · Jan 4, 2021

cavediver usa said:
I just purchased a CT2025. What brand 3rd function valve did you get? Where did you located the valve on the tractor.

here is a picture of the box with the model number and brand, however i didn't see that kit on their website, you might want to give them a call.
Valve is located on the right hand side notice the 4th Picture on the previous post.

cavediver usa · Jan 13, 2021

I installed that fitting on the power beyond port. It went in pretty easy. I removed the banjo bolt on the tube that was in the way and a 10mm bolt at the other end. Once they were removed it rotated down out of the way. I installed the fitting loose then the hydraulic hose. I rotated the fitting vertical and torqued the hose. Then rotated the fitting back into position and tightened it. Probably took an extra 10 minutes. Thanks for the info.

ecuajosh · Jan 18, 2021

Sweet, I'm glad you found this guide useful, it was the main purpose, I'm wondering how to get the rear connections, i seen people just connecting a new set of houses towards the back using the same 3rd function for the front.

Bobstercat · May 18, 2021

ecuajosh said:
I recently purchased a Bobcat ct2025 2020 with FL7 bucket, FL8 is slightly different

Being a rookie in the farm world and tractors, I did a research on how to, and always reached a dead end.

so I asked my dealer to do it for me, and they were peeing around the bush for 2 weeks, between someone used your part and we to order a new one , and we are backup with the end of the year sales, I decided to grab the parts and doing it my self, not without talking to the mechanic first ptimist:

First thing I was told ,without a banjo fitting would take an extra hour, since the power outlet was close to another outlet , it was impossible to install the 90 without removing the other metal hose.
went to local central hydraulics with no luck, had to make my own , if you decide to go that route make sure is TIG welded to prevent leaks.
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This banjo fitting will allow you to rotate the 90 fitting freely.

If you use an universal kit, the length for the hoses you need are one 54" and one 48" for power and the tank lines, and 2 11ft hose for the front.

seat need to be removed for easier access
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The tank inlet is located right under it, and it has a metal hose connected to the power outlet line, those 2 are the ones you will use.("T" connects under the seat, "P" connects behind the 4 port already in use
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make sure you leave all hoses lose when connecting them so they can freely turn in the way the want to turn, tighten all of them at the end.

Longer hose connects from under and over to the tank right under the seat.

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That's should be the hardest, the rest is common sense or feel free to ask any questions.

Enjoy! I hope you find this helpful

Hey there, if you don't mind me asking which grapple are you using and do you like it? Is the third function kit you used working well? I just got a CT2025, love it but with all the trees a grapple will be a huge help.

Thank you!