Hydraulic Question

[HeartBeetsFarm]

I have a Deere 5065E with one set of rear remotes. I currently use it mainly for a hydraulic top link, but I also use it to a run a plastic mulch winder. However I have to hold the lever down to keep the fluid flowing. I recently purchased a new root digger and will be using the remotes for the same purpose to move the chains. It gets a little old holding down the lever, but its not a big deal.
Should I be looking to add another set of remotes or is it fine to use my current set up? If adding another set, which type?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ptsg]

You're probably better to add another set of remotes so you don't have to constantly change between top link and implement.

Probably a remote with detent function. The lever will stay in position in whatever direction you choose.

Or one with spring return, like the one you have, and just use a bungee cord to keep pulling the lever.

 

[BeezFun]

When I added remotes, I put on two without detents for my top and tilt cylinders and a third with a detent to run a post pounder. My application is similar to yours, when I'm using the pounder I want the remote valve to stay on all the time because the pounder has a separate valve at the operators station to make the ram go up and down. As the other poster said you could just use a bungee cord, that works too.

 

[HeartBeetsFarm]

Thank You. I appreciate the input

 

[Tinhack]

Is there such a thing as too many remotes? I have three on my Ford.

A detent kit can be added to most valves. I've seen them sold separately. They replace the rear cup on a valve body.