Buying Advice on Hydraulic links

[MtnViewRanch]

I'm going to agree on 3 remotes if it is an option... @ovrszd & @MtnViewRanch (& others) have pointed out good reasons for them... Our NH TC40D had one rear remote when we purchased it used... I added 2 additional rear remotes & a front mounted diverter valve & now would not want to be without. Front diverter valve operates the grapple or the tree / post puller, two remotes dedicated to the TnT purchased from Brian @ Fit Rite (MtnViewRanch) & the third is used with the wood chipper, the back blade or the snow blower... I do think I need to add check valves to the top & tilt cylinder as they seem to not stay under load (but not sure the correct way to do it yet)... however I like being able to leave the TnT connected & still having the 3rd remote available for implements...

Do the following test. This will tell you for sure if it is the cylinders or the valves.

Top & Tilt Cylinder Test Instructions

If it is the cylinders, they are under warranty.
If it is the valves, there are solutions for that also.

Let me know.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm going to agree on 3 remotes if it is an option... @ovrszd & @MtnViewRanch (& others) have pointed out good reasons for them... Our NH TC40D had one rear remote when we purchased it used... I added 2 additional rear remotes & a front mounted diverter valve & now would not want to be without. Front diverter valve operates the grapple or the tree / post puller, two remotes dedicated to the TnT purchased from Brian @ Fit Rite (MtnViewRanch) & the third is used with the wood chipper, the back blade or the snow blower... I do think I need to add check valves to the top & tilt cylinder as they seem to not stay under load (but not sure the correct way to do it yet)... however I like being able to leave the TnT connected & still having the 3rd remote available for implements...

Brian can better discuss adding a control valve. I'd like to add one to the top cylinder on my Kubota.

I'm not sure where to get the hardware and if it's cost effective.

 

[LouNY]

My IH 574 has two remotes, my Branson 8050 has 3, and the NH 8160 has 4. Both of the IH and all 4 of the NH have float,
none of the Branson do which tends to irk me quite often as many implements have single acting cylinders to allow ground following which doesn't work good without float.
I use a hydraulic top link and some of my implement have two or more cylinders on them plus I have a set of hoes on the Branson that run up to the loader from the rear remotes.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Brian can better discuss adding a control valve. I'd like to add one to the top cylinder on my Kubota.

I'm not sure where to get the hardware and if it's cost effective.

Are you talking about a DPOCV? (check valve)

 

[Vigo327]

Unless you’re ok cutting, flaring and potentially bending some stainless hard line you’d have to remote mount it with a 2nd set of hoses.

I once bought one on amazon or ebay for $50 new because the seller didnt really know what it was..

I admit i also do not know how to easily source banjo fittings… never once bought one, as many times as ive disconnected and reconnected them. Banjos arent the only way to do it, just the ‘nicest’.

 

[ovrszd]

Are you talking about a DPOCV? (check valve)

Yes please.

 

[ovrszd]

Unless you’re ok cutting, flaring and potentially bending some stainless hard line you’d have to remote mount it with a 2nd set of hoses.

I once bought one on amazon or ebay for $50 new because the seller didnt really know what it was..

I admit i also do not know how to easily source banjo fittings… never once bought one, as many times as ive disconnected and reconnected them. Banjos arent the only way to do it, just the ‘nicest’.

We'll see what Brian has to offer. He's the expert in my opinion and trust whatever he says.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

We'll see what Brian has to offer. He's the expert in my opinion and trust whatever he says.

Richard, do you know what port size you have on the top link?
Let me know and I should be able to figure something out.

 

[ovrszd]

Richard, do you know what port size you have on the top link?
Let me know and I should be able to figure something out.

I'll figure it out tomorrow. Thanks Brian.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Ordered my top link today from a local place. I should have it installed in a week or so. I’ll post up when I do. Also bought a 3pt quick hitch