MF 1433v Hydraulic Takeoff Upgrade

[wayne48]

Hey Guys,
I want to upgrade the hydraulic take off valve on my 1433v from front only to front and rear. (Hope I'm using the right terminology here). Can you answer two questions for me please:
1- Is this within a do it yourselfer's capability? I.e., I'm good with a wrench and can follow directions. If welding is required, it's beyond my abilities.
2- Any suggestions on where I can get the appropriate valve? My local (northern Vermont) MF dealer closed down a year or so ago.
Any help, advice or cautions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

 

[mchasal]

I believe you are talking about adding "rear remotes". Searching for that term will get lots of info. MF makes a kit that uses the existing slots in the frame/body work and it would probably be the cleanest option. It's kinda pricey though $1200-$1500, but I believe that was an installed price. I recently did an install of a 3rd remote on a John Deere and it wasn't too bad. You could also just buy a standard spool valve and mount it to the PowerBeyond ports (where a backhoe would hook), This will likely be cheaper, but not as clean and nice.

Mike

 

[jeepcj7]

If you have factory mid mount couplers, the dealer installed rear remote kit will not fit. The rear remote valve slices mounts in the same position as the factory mid mount remote valve slices. You either have to run hoses from the existing couplers to the rear, or install a power beyond sleeve and rig up your own valve purchased locally.