Kubota Hydraulic rear remotes

[Agrantina]

ok-newbie question on rear remotes. In this ETA pic this L3240 has 2 rear remotes- my pic with arrow. I would think that is what these are..Questions are...

1. what are these rermotes used for
2. what rear implements need remotes
3. does a hydraulic top link work off one of these remotes?
4. basically what are they a must have for??

AndyG

 

[scesnick]

They can be used for snowblower hydraulic chutes, hydraulic top links, hay baling equipment... and the list goes on and on.

 

[dstig1]

Actually that is ONE remote, not 2. They come in pairs - One for each side of a double-acting cylinder

 

[E/S]

1 - Any thing you want ; links, implements, ect...
3 - Yes

E/S

 

[Agrantina]

So that is one in the pic not 2 remotes.. Can a log spliter be run off one like that? I would guess that there is some type of control lever like a FEL loader has? is that mounted somewhere close to the FEL control lever?

AndyG

 

[scesnick]

Yep, that is one single remote. Yes, there is a lever for it. It is usually right beside the 3pt. up/down lever.

 

[dex3361]

The remotes in the pic will operate 1 double acting cylinder. Power to extend and power to retract.
You could operate a top link cylinder.
You could operate a side link cylinder.
Hook the hoses to a front grapple.
A chute rotator on a snow blower.
Log splitter? Depends

 

[Agrantina]

Thanks-I am understanding more and more..Looking at the Kubota site I was wondering what the differences are with the FD with lever and standard with lever kit is??? This is off the Kubota site...

AndyG

 

[ovrszd]

I added a single remote on my Brother's L3240. I've attached a couple pics but don't have one showing the lever with the tractor assembled. The remote lever is just behind your 3pt lift lever. There are slots in the fender assembly to add three remote levers. The hydraulic connectors at the rear of the tractor are stacked together as you add more remotes.

My Brother got his kit from the dealer he bought the tractor from, supposedly at the dealer's cost, $450. It took me about an hour to install. Had to remove the seat platform and take two bolts out of the ROP assembly. Then remove the small plate on top of the hydraulic pump unit and install the kit. Pretty simple.

Kubota is always expensive when adding their factory kits. But to get an "out of the way" setup this is pretty slick. I'm guessing he can probably add an additional remote for $300 since he wouldn't have to buy the hydraulic adapter plate, lever stand and remote connector stand again.

 

[Agrantina]

Thanks-thats some good info...Once you get a pic of the lever and mount please post.. I am just trying to learn more about remotes and what they can do... Got to play around a tractor the other day with a hydr top link.. That was sweeeeeet..

AndyG

 

[SPYDERLK]

There are solenoid operated diverter valve kits that will turn 1 remote into three. You then just [with a switch] select what implement you want to feed and use your single valve to contol flow. I have one on order.
larry

 

[Agrantina]

Geeee thanks.. I was almost starting to catch on until that one

AndyG

 

[dex3361]

Thanks-I am understanding more and more..Looking at the Kubota site I was wondering what the differences are with the FD with lever and standard with lever kit is??? This is off the Kubota site...

AndyG

The FD (float detent) valve allows you to put a cylinder in free floating mode(pushing all the way forward till it detents and stays), meaning it can extend or retract freely, it also can function as a normal valve. I got 1 float detent valve to use on the top link and it comes in handy when using the box blade or rear blade in float position it allows the blade to float with the ground and not go up and down.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Geeee thanks.. I was almost starting to catch on until that one

AndyG

:confused2: The diverter plugs in to the single set you have and has 3 sets [6] outputs. All of them are normally closed off to flow. Each hyd implement is connected to a set. When you want to feed an implement that is connected to one of the sets you flip a switch that causes the valve to move internally, connecteing that set directly to your remote. Even tho the diverter is already plugged in there is no flow because the manual valve that controls your single remote is closed. When you operate that valve handle the flow is allowed - going to the implement youve chosen. If you wish to feed a different implement you just change the switch position on the diverter to choose the hyd connector set going to that implement instead.
larry

 

[PHILIP8N]

I got my tractor with one remote installed to operate a hydraulic top link. I shortly added a second remote to control the angle on my rear grader blade. Now I would like to get a box blade with hydraulic operated rippers. Philip.

 

[Agrantina]

Thanks Spy and Philp.. I see know where the lever goes.. Gee nothing in those slots on tractor This is NOW making more sense to me... With the standard remote is the top link locked in place and the implement doesnt jump up? The Kubota site says standard and FD which one would you want for the top link?

AndyG

 

[SPYDERLK]

FD may be "float detent". If so, this is a detented position where the valve will allow fluid to move back and forth without resistance. So, a cyl fed by a valve in this position would be free to move in and out. This can be useful with a toplink, tiltlink, etc. It is possible that your remote valve has this 4th position built in: #1 centered - OFF [all ports blocked], #2 pushed forward - ON ..out port A, back B, #3 pulled back -ON .. out B, back A, #4 fullly forward .. a position where the leverstays until returned .. allowing float.
larry

 

[PHILIP8N]

Both of my remotes are standard, I believe the term is open center. When the valve is in the middle position, the cylinder is in a locked position. In my opinion, this would be best for a top link. Philip.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Both of my remotes are standard, I believe the term is open center. When the valve is in the middle position, the cylinder is in a locked position. In my opinion, this would be best for a top link. Philip.

The term is tandem center, a form of closed center valve that routes the pressure supply back to the reservoir when in the centered position while at the same time blocking the work ports to lock a cyl. An open center type would not lock the cyl when centered because it connects all ports together when centered.
larrt

 

[dex3361]

I like the float detent valve on the top link it allows me to float the box blade so I get a smoother job and when I am running the rotary cutter I will float it and it allows the mower to follow the contour of the ground and ride up and down wit the tractor. The side link I would use a standard valve. the float detent will do both jobs.