Loader CT 235 Power Forward?

OH10 · Oct 14, 2015

Can anyone tell me where the power forward connector on the CT235 is? Underneath the floorboard on the right side there is a block with Yellow, Green, Red and Blue marked connectors. Right above them there are two Black "Ports" that look like they are capped off. Is that where it is? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the trouble to put on a third function kit.

Thanks!

OH10

winston1 · Oct 15, 2015

I'll show my ignorance here. What is "Power forward"?

Underneath my floorboard on the right side is the loader control valve with 4 ports for loader hoses. 2 black ports above them may be relief valve and float valve.

If you are meaning 3rd function as a grapple or whatever then I would think you would use the rear auxiliary port if your tractor is equipped. IPC Illustration

ozley · Oct 15, 2015

OH10 said:
Can anyone tell me where the power forward connector on the CT235 is? Underneath the floorboard on the right side there is a block with Yellow, Green, Red and Blue marked connectors. Right above them there are two Black "Ports" that look like they are capped off. Is that where it is? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the trouble to put on a third function kit. Thanks! OH10

I think he means Power Beyond.

winston1 · Oct 16, 2015

ozley said:
I think he means Power Beyond.

Oh! If that is the case I believe power beyond is already being used on the loader valve. You will notice it has 4 loader lines and 3 other lines. I'm not sure of anything but believe the line going back toward the 3 point is the power beyond outlet.

I believe the rear auxiliary ports would be the answer to a 3rd function.

Note this from the CK35 manual, same as your CT235. You may not have the loader valve (4) or auxiliary valve (5). Both would appear to have power beyond in use.

SSdoxie · Oct 17, 2015

Winston1 is correct. Power Beyond is already there being used. It is the extended fitting coming off side of loader valve with the larger steel connected going back to 3 pt.

powerscol · Oct 18, 2015

If you looking to run remote to the front, get the rear remote kits form Kioiti, or Bobcat. The second valve for the Kioiti has a float function that the second remote from Bobcat does not. The Kioiti kits will fit the Bobcat. I know as I have a mixed set on my unit and you cant tell them apart except for the orange lever , vers yellow. You can the get with Brian (Fit right hydraulics) on a kit to run remotes to the front. I have the set up to run a front hay grapple.

Do a search under my user name and you will find several articals I did on the install and the results.

OH10 · Oct 19, 2015

Thanks to everyone for all the info. Also thanks for figuring out I meant Power Beyond rather than Power Forward. I don't know where that came from. I am hoping to put a grapple on next spring, all this info really helps.

OH10 · Nov 10, 2015

Thanks again to every body. I got the remote kit from Bobcat installed with only a couple problems. The biggest one was the seat. Man is that sucker heavy! I advise anyone to separate it into two sections before you lift it out of there. It's a lot easier to handle that way. The other one was mounting the Bracket for the connectors. The plastic plugs by the fill tube had deteriorated and the base of the plugs were stuck in there. The rest of the installation was a breeze. I made up a test gauge from parts from the local Parker hydraulic shop. It tested fine up to 2500 PSI and no leaks! From those of you who have already done this - any idea the length of hoses I will need to run the hydraulics to the front (loader cross bar)? I'll try to post a couple pix.

Jabonee · Nov 11, 2015

Good job. As far as the length goes I always custom made the hoses. I make hoses in house so it was easy for me to put the hose in place and mark it. You can probably do the same with a string or rope.Have you considered the hose size yet? The bigger the better but the larger sizes are a little harder to work with and more expensive. What attachments besides a grapple are you planning to use?

OH10 · Nov 11, 2015

This morning I took the hose off my air compressor and used it to measure along the left side of the tractor. 13.5 feet and that leaves enough slack for the full range of the FEL boom. I think I'm gonna go with 3/8" 3000psi hose. I can get it made at the Parker Hydraulic shop about a half mile from where that Jet crashed in Akron yesterday. I had been there Monday. If I had waited a day I could of watched it come down, Rest Their Souls. The only attachment I plan on getting is the Grapple. Either the EA or the Titan. I have an Auger that runs off the PTO. Saved me a lot of work putting in Deer Fence. I'll probably get a Subsoiler or Middlebuster to run electric out to the Barn. My darling wife is very supportive (I let her drive it now and then) but I don't want to push it too far too quick.

Mike

powerscol · Nov 13, 2015

Call Brian at Fit Right. He has exact measurements from my tractor. I had to extend mine due to a measurement error at the lift arms. Be sure to include the stretch as the arm goes up. I have also posted pictures (do a search under my user name) as to how I ran my lines. Brian can send you a complete kit with all needed brackets and his prices are very good. On mine I placed a disconnect under the left floor pan, so the loader could com off with the hoses still in place. I also posted pictures on his web site.

OH10 · Nov 13, 2015

Will Do, Thanks!

OH10 · Jun 6, 2016

Well I finally got this job done. I picked up my new EA Grapple today. Installed it in about 10 minutes and went to work. Man this thing is a beast! Pulling up multi-flora roses like nothing to it. Piles of brush - no problem. I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way. When I started I wasn't even sure what a rear remote was. I got a lot of help from Brian at Fit-Rite Hydraulics and many members of TBN. Here are some pics of the new Grapple.