Hydraulic Solenoid Selector/Diverter Valve

[Sbalak]

Has anybody here installed a diverter on their Kioti for a 3rd function? I was planning on just running hoses from the rear remotes, but the more I looked at this I think the diverter is the best option for me. If I understand this correctly, I can run a set of the FEL hoses into the diverter and then with a toggle switch choose between the FEL and the 3rd. I was looking at the summit diverter and modifying the quick attach bracket to hold it. I think this way I can keep the 6 hoses on the FEL and just run a 12v wire to the diverter. Has anybody done something like this to your kioti? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Has anybody here installed a diverter on their Kioti for a 3rd function? I was planning on just running hoses from the rear remotes, but the more I looked at this I think the diverter is the best option for me. If I understand this correctly, I can run a set of the FEL hoses into the diverter and then with a toggle switch choose between the FEL and the 3rd. I was looking at the summit diverter and modifying the quick attach bracket to hold it. I think this way I can keep the 6 hoses on the FEL and just run a 12v wire to the diverter. Has anybody done something like this to your kioti? Any advice would be appreciated.

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"Has anybody here installed a diverter on their Kioti for a 3rd function?" Yes.

I ran mine like this.

 

[ptsg]

MinnesotaEric, that's a 3rd function solenoid valve. The OP is looking for a installation on a Diverter valve.

 

[LouNY]

Has anybody here installed a diverter on their Kioti for a 3rd function? I was planning on just running hoses from the rear remotes, but the more I looked at this I think the diverter is the best option for me. If I understand this correctly, I can run a set of the FEL hoses into the diverter and then with a toggle switch choose between the FEL and the 3rd. I was looking at the summit diverter and modifying the quick attach bracket to hold it. I think this way I can keep the 6 hoses on the FEL and just run a 12v wire to the diverter. Has anybody done something like this to your kioti? Any advice would be appreciated.

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I have used the diverter similar to yours that I got from Bailey to operate two different cylinders on my back blade from one rear remote, it works fine.
i actually have a second one to piggy back to the first to be able to operate 3 cylinders from one remote connection just haven't gotten to it yet.

 

[ritcheyvs]

I used the rear remotes at first but converted to a diverter using a kit from Brian (Fit Rite Hydraulics)

See: https://kioti.dyndns.org/DK45sDiverter.htm

The kit included the valve, handle wires, and some fittings. I ordered hoses from Discount Hydraulics after the valve was mounted and I could take measurements. I don't think I would have saved much buying the individual parts (vs the kit). I already had quick couplers mounted on the loader from when I used the rear remotes.

I used rear remotes with long hoses for a while but I needed the second rear remotes for a hydraulic tilt cylinder and joystick setup is more intuitive, IMO.

 

[WoodDuck]

I just installed a diverter valve kit today from MIE. Kit included mount to attach valve to existing holes in hydraulic filter mount, all hoses, fittings, hardware, and wiring included. You unhook the two hoses for the FEL curl function (red and white hoses in my case) from the operator station side of the hose mounting plate on the side of the FEL. You then hook those two hoses into your new valve. (New fittings are already installed on the MIE valve.) There are already a new set of red and white hoses plumbed into the new valve as well. You just hook those up to the two FEL fittings you just took the original FEL hoses off of. Then you plug the included set of new hoses into the quick couplers on your new valve, and run them to the front of the machine to plug your grapple or whatever into. The MIE hose set also came with a mount for the new couplers to mount onto the cross bar just behind the SSQA levers. New complete loader handle with the thumb button pre=wired into it also. Truly a complete kit. I only needed
my tools. Everything else was included. Gets my vote! P.S.... It was exactly 7 days from me ordering it from Bob at Michigan Iron, to it being at my house. Awesome folks to work with! They know their stuff!

 

[Hilbilly]

I've installed a similar diverter valve on my previous tractor and took the whole assembly off when I sold it. I really liked the diverter setup. The typical way most people do it is to take the FEL curl function hoses and run those into the P1 ans P2 ports (the supply line) then run the 2 primary outlets back to the curl function and the secondary outlets to the 3rd function you want. Depending on what you are using the 3rd function for, you may want a momentary switch or a toggle switch. The momentary switch only operates the 3rd function while you are holding the switch down and reverts to the FEL curl function as soon as you let go of the switch. I liked that for grapple use. I installed the momentary switch on the top of the loader control joystick so I could just push it down with my thumb, when needed.

I just finished installing the old diverter valve on my new tractor tonight, to split one of the rear remotes to give me 3 functions at the back of the tractor. I have a factory 3rd function setup for the FEL but actually prefer the way the diverter valve works. For this setup I am using a toggle switch instead of a momentary switch because I want to leave the 3rd function in operation for extended periods of time.

 

[Sbalak]

Finally got around to finishing up my diverter installation. I ended up going the diverter route (summit) instead of the a true third function. I bought the diverter and quick attach from Summit. I bought the adapters/connectors from my local parker store. I bought the push button switch, toggle switch, and hoses from Amazon.

I decided to mount the diverter on the quick discount bracket because I thought it was a cleaner install; however, I have to admit that it's a pretty tight fit. I can see what people mount their diverters on the FEL itself. I started off with a wood template to get the location of the diverter correct.



I also decided that I wanted to have a switch to turn the diverter on and off separate from the push button. After you remove the three bolts you can add a switch to one of the empty slots. One of the wires has 12v when the ignition is on, so you can tap into that power for the diverter.



I then took off the ergo handle on the hydro and drill out a small hole for the push button. The ergo handle is held together by a couple of screws and I ended up drilling through one of the holes for the button. I was a little afraid I would have to glue it back together, but it works great. Honestly, better than I expected. There's no slop in the fit.



Removing the cover for the hydro arm is pretty straight forward. I originally wanted to run the wires through the rubber boot, but decided it was too much work.



I lived with the wooden bracket for a couple of months until I could get a metal bracket fabricated. I finally got some scrap steel and then used my wooden bracket as a template for the steel.



Here's the complete installed assembly on the tractor. It's tight, but works nicely and has a clean look.



Right now the front hoses are loose, but I'm planning on fabing a mounting bracket for them as well. Does anybody know the bolt type for those two mounting holes on the front of the FEL?