Not sure what to call it

fcoats · Jun 7, 2013

can someone help me out?

I want to mount hydraulic quick coupler outlets at the front of my FEL. I plan to use a plate attached to the crossmember with holes for the lines to go through. What kind of attachments or adapters do I need to mount the hoses to the plate and then have the quick couplers attached to them?

Thanks,

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/pine · Jun 7, 2013

I think you are looking for "Bulkhead" fittings

http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/Bulkhead_Couplings_s/220.htm

J_J · Jun 7, 2013

SAE 37ｰ Flare (JIC) Bulkhead Tube Union

Bulkhead Couplings

http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/product_p/2706ln.htm

The QD's are pipe thread, and your hose ends might be JIC.

So pick and choose.

dstig1 · Jun 8, 2013

Bulkhead fittings, as noted. Make sure you also get the nuts, or that they are included. Also make sure you allow enough space around them to get your hand on the fittings, especially with a glove on. Also, it helps to make that bracket pretty sturdy. "Things happen" and my grapple ended up hanging by the hoses on my first use...glad my bracket was 3/8" alum angle...

I just did this on my new tractor (3/8" steel):

I found these guys to be quite good too. Decent price and very fast shipping and service.
http://www.hydraulicstore.com/

fcoats · Jun 8, 2013

Thanks for your responses.

Now if I can only find a 1/2" NPT Male to female

Furu · Jun 8, 2013

There are also QD that have a two machined groove on the body of the QD that are spaced the width of about 1/8 to 3/16 inch. You put a snap ring on each side and the QD is held in place. JD uses these a lot on the 3x20 and 4x20 tractors.