Increase hydraulic speed on TC40D?

[Bernmeister]

I want to run an auger and trencher on the front of my TC40D (with bobcat disconnects and hydraulics) but I think my tractor only flows 9.8 GPM and trenchers use 15-25GPM. Can I just buy a bigger hydraulic pump? Any suggestions? These attachments are available for free if I could just use them. I have the 16LA loader with a 4-1 bucket and front hydraulics already. Thanks!

 

[RickB]

There is nothing you can do that would be practical to supply 15-25 gpm using hydraulic components your tractor was built with. The tubing and valving will not accomodate that flow.

 

[kennyd]

Welcome to TBN

The only way you could do this is to build or buy a separate hydraulic system that is powered from your PTO. You still would be limited by horsepower though. This system would need the pump, tank, filter, valve, and large hoses and couplers and maybe a cooler...well over $1000 to get it working. It's just not practical-go rent a trencher for $100 a day