M59 3rd Function Valve
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powerstroke444e
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If its anything like the one on the B26 it took me about 2.5 hrs and the instructions where very good. Just follow the instructions and don't jump ahead as there is reasons to the steps are numbered
Charlesaf3
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I bought mine with the 3rd function, but at casual glance it doesn't look that complex.
weldingshop
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So after you installed it what can you do with it?
I had Considered a broom.
Sorry For thread jacking.
Thanks for the responses:
- On the M59 the kit costs $1000 and it requires replacing the FEL joystick, and there are a lot of parts. That doesn't bother me, I have done a lot of assembly work and have a good collection of tools.
- On the B26 - is that anything like the B2630 or is it a different beast?
- What can you do with the 3rd Function Valve - run a snowblower, sweeper, L/R control on a snowplow - and many other skid steer tools requiring hydraulics
- On the M59 the kit costs $1000 and it requires replacing the FEL joystick, and there are a lot of parts. That doesn't bother me, I have done a lot of assembly work and have a good collection of tools.
- On the B26 - is that anything like the B2630 or is it a different beast?
- What can you do with the 3rd Function Valve - run a snowblower, sweeper, L/R control on a snowplow - and many other skid steer tools requiring hydraulics
Charlesaf3
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what I use mine for: 4n1 bucket, hydraulic PHD, grapple, Harley Rake. And am happy to have all of them.
Basically, you can now run a lot of skid steer stuff, depending on flow - M59 has average skid steer flow (not the bumped up).
Things I might add one day that would use it - snowplow, hydraulic snowblower.
Basically, you can now run a lot of skid steer stuff, depending on flow - M59 has average skid steer flow (not the bumped up).
Things I might add one day that would use it - snowplow, hydraulic snowblower.
rScotty
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The dealer installed mine, so I don't know how hard it was. Generally I prefer to do this sort of thing myself. I think I remember that one of the kubota dealers on this site had posted some of the installation manuals for add-on parts for the M59. Made for interesting reading. They are very step-by-step and complete.
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powerstroke444e
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I have a 4n1 bucket from Kubota, hydraulic posthole digger but it needs more gpm to run it faster and in the process of building a grapple and front blade to backfill behind our little trencher. I have also been considering a side shift forklift carriage.
Winter is rough as I have way to much steel laying around and think of hair ball ideas to build in my spare time.
chickenhead
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I just picked up a m59 and I am wanting to install a third function valve. I have had no luck finding a third party that makes one. Looks like Kubota is the only one that makes one for this model. I plan on installing it myself. I have read several post on this forum that says someone has posted installation sheets but I can't seem to find any. Anyone know of a third party that makes them?
Smokeydog
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Just beware of aftermarket 3rd valve setups may not handle or provide for the M59 flow.
Bought a Kubota 3rd valve kit for the B26. Was going to install as a winter project. That fall bought a M59 and bought another 3rd valve kit. Similar to the B26 except everything bigger. Studied the instructions, not hard but would take me at least a day to install. Went to the dealer to buy filters and oil for M59 and they were having 10% off parts/labor and free pickup/delivery winter special. They could do the filters and HST oil change for what I could buy the parts and oil for. Asked about installing the 3rd valve labor? $100. Same for the B26 and put ballast in the rear tires. So that is the way I went. Had to cleanup the wiring to the joysticks to suit me but money well spent.
With the combination of hard and flexible lines, wiring, valves, clean install and reasonable price it’s hard to beat Kubota 3rd valve kits. They have both worked flawlessly since.
When you get into hydraulics mechanics you soon will need some specialty tooling like various line wrenches. $$$$fast.
In the process now of making a chain, tools, chainsaw holder and some ground defense plates for the M59 hydraulics.
Bought a Kubota 3rd valve kit for the B26. Was going to install as a winter project. That fall bought a M59 and bought another 3rd valve kit. Similar to the B26 except everything bigger. Studied the instructions, not hard but would take me at least a day to install. Went to the dealer to buy filters and oil for M59 and they were having 10% off parts/labor and free pickup/delivery winter special. They could do the filters and HST oil change for what I could buy the parts and oil for. Asked about installing the 3rd valve labor? $100. Same for the B26 and put ballast in the rear tires. So that is the way I went. Had to cleanup the wiring to the joysticks to suit me but money well spent.
With the combination of hard and flexible lines, wiring, valves, clean install and reasonable price it’s hard to beat Kubota 3rd valve kits. They have both worked flawlessly since.
When you get into hydraulics mechanics you soon will need some specialty tooling like various line wrenches. $$$$fast.
In the process now of making a chain, tools, chainsaw holder and some ground defense plates for the M59 hydraulics.
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