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[Underdog57]

I just ran my hoses this past weekend. I used 1/2" 2 wire 3000 PSI hose. Here is a list of parts available at your local TSC store.
You will have to measure for the length hose you will need. I don't have any front hydraulic attachments yet just wanted to have the lines run for when I do. You can use 1/2" or 3/8" line but you have to bush the 3/8" hose up to 1/2" male pipe to fit the couplers.

My list
2- SKU# 1819884 - 168" (14') long 1/2" 2 wire 3000 PSI hose w/ male to male pipe each end
1 - 5006-4 - Double breakaway clamp with bracket to hold the front couplers
4 - SKU#1818626 - 1/2" male to 1/2" female swivel (or 1818105 1/2" male to 1/2" female 90's, your choice)
6 - SKU# 1824407 - VP4200-4 (or VP4000-4 your choice) 1/2" pioneer 3000 PSI coupler sets. (I bought some extra)
I also bought a 4' jumper hose I used to bleed the the lines. I can later use the 4' hose to connect to a front cylinder when I get something to install that needs hydraulics. I still have to get the rubber caps to plug in the couplers when not in use. They were out of stock.

I ran the lines under the tractor in between other lines and up to the front. I just used zip ties about every foot or so front to back. If your tractor is HST make sure you don't run the lines under where the pedals arms. I ran mine between the fwd and rev arms.

Nice job George! Now I'm waiting for you to buy that "Thumb" and mount it on your pallet forks & bucket so I can see how to do it. He.....He! :thumbsup:

 

[George2615]

Nice job George! Now I'm waiting for you to buy that "Thumb" and mount it on your pallet forks & bucket so I can see how to do it. He.....He! :thumbsup:

Just have to save up again to order the thumb. I'll probably have to call them since I haven't seen the one I want advertised in over 3 weeks. It'll take time but I'll get it.

 

[bcoving]

Thanks for the parts list!

 

[Underdog57]

Just have to save up again to order the thumb. I'll probably have to call them since I haven't seen the one I want advertised in over 3 weeks. It'll take time but I'll get it.

I have my eye on that too, looks like a well-built & reasonably priced unit and very adaptable for many uses.
I would like to know what the travel is on the 36" is. I would like to mount the 36" on my 48" forks.

 

[George2615]

I have my eye on that too, looks like a well-built & reasonably priced unit and very adaptable for many uses.
I would like to know what the travel is on the 36" is. I would like to mount the 36" on my 48" forks.

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I'd like to know the travel also. It will be pretty much the same on any of his thumbs since they all use the same cylinder. Only problem I see is the cyl. only has a 6" stroke. I haven't found a video of one installed on anything yet. I'm sure it will close down on the bucket but unsure how far between the forks it will go with only a 6" stroke. I'd hate to buy one only to have to replace the cyl. with a longer stroke one and maybe relocate the mounting hole locations.

 

[Underdog57]

I suppose if it didn't close down far enough I could weld some extension "teeth" on the end of it. When it is retracted I want it mounted vertical so it is out of the way for picking up pallets.

 

[George2615]

I suppose if it didn't close down far enough I could weld some extension "teeth" on the end of it. When it is retracted I want it mounted vertical so it is out of the way for picking up pallets.

Here's another one I found that looks well built. It's about $675. incl shipping. It also uses a 6" stroke cyl. but a larger dia piston and the tines are 1/2" thick.

 

[Underdog57]

That one looks almost too heavy for what I need, I don't know, maybe not! :confused3:

 

[George2615]

I thought it would be too heavy too. Spec sheet say only 126 LB.