Hydraulics for Rear Blade

[Phred]

Guys,

I added a set of hydraulics to my rear blade. Very handy.

Basically added two 3" x8" cylinders to the existing mouting points and plumbed it up.

Here is the first axis all done. You can see the second cylinder off in the distance on the ground.

 

[Phred]

I bought the cylinders for ~$60 each at tractor supply and added a set of 12' hoses and connectors.

Here are the hoses and fittings plus the pipe dope I used on the connections.

 

[markie61]

What are the other ends plumbed to? Rear remote? Loader valve?
Mark

 

[Phred]

Here are the results.

The joystick that normally runs the loader no runs the blade.
Here is full tilt.
It will tilt back the other way just beyond level.

 

[rdbrumfield]

Looks great, wish my blade was that heavily built.

 

[Phred]

Here is the other axis.

It will almost touch the back wheel and then just a little past parallel the other way.

Fred

 

[Phred]

Mark,

Its plumbed into the two remotes I have on the tractor.
The remotes are controlled by a joy stick in the cab.

Normally the two remotes run the loader. But I can take the loader off and run the blade instead. The only penalty is the loader is a pain to take off and put back on.

Fred

 

[Phred]

Randall,

Thanks.

Its CAT 2 and this 70 hp tractor is about the minium to run it. Even in 4wd and crawler gear I have to be carefull about how big of a bit I take. Otherwise it grinds to a halt.

The penalty is the CAT2 blades cost about twice that of the smaller CAT1 blades.

I guess now I have no excuse about the sad shape of the dirt roads on the property.


Fred

 

[OkieG]

Phred,

That's a very nice set-up. Good work! I have 3 questions for you.

1. Do you have a feel yet for how valuable side tilt is? Months ago I read a thread where the author was thrilled with side tilt and wouldn't have his blade without it. I've been wondering if it was one of those things you might not use much, but don't want to be without when you do need it.

2. Would the "tilt" function of a Tip n Tilt set-up do the same thing as the tilt cylinder on your blade? To get extra tilt for ditching, etc., I was thinking of being able to pin the blade at two for three different amounts of side tilt, from mild to severe, and then use the TnT cylinder to fine tune. Is that a reasonable way to get extra tilt? Do you ever need extra tilt?

3. Do you see any value in being able to tilt the blade forward and back? I see construction road graders have that capability, but I haven't seen it as a backblade feature. I am planning on building my own backblade before next winter (I was trying for this winter, but it's not going to happen) and have decided that building front/back tilt into the blade could be done as easily as having the blade rotate in any of the more common directions. I would do it if that function was useful. I don't know if changing the angle of attack of the cutting edge is that crucial (or desireable) between plowing snow and grading dirt. Maybe?

OkieG

 

[JohnMiller3]

Hi Fred,

The first time I saw your blade… I loved it… now even more so… /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

I can see the excuse for a “third” remote to “offset” the blade r/l ~ 2-3’… /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

That does it… today I’m calling to see how much…/w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

I just gots to have one…/w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif