Other use for back-hoe hoses?

[Max2310]

I have a GC2310 that comes stock with a back-hoe. Therefore, I have 3 hydraulic hoses behind the tractor: 2 that connects together and 1 with a cap, when the back-hoe is removed.

Couldn't I use those for: hydro top link, snow blower chute controller, log splitter, ...? I know I would need remotes but I'm sure it must be doable and I was told differently.

 

[J_J]

Yes, the hoses are connected to complete the circuit. If you add a valve there, the pressure hose will go to the IN port , and the and the other hose is the return hose. and depending on the valve, you could have several remote outlets. I do the same thing for my log splitter.

 

[Max2310]

Thanks J_J, I had a hunch that you were going to answer this

I will do my homework and I may have precise questions to ask. I'm new to hydraulics so I got some catching up to do first.

I'm still surprise that I got a different answer from my dealer. I do believe you no doubt!

Thanks again.

 

[CurlyDave]

I'm still surprise that I got a different answer from my dealer. I do believe you no doubt!

Your dealer sells hoses. J_J doesn't.

 

[Kevin M]

I just finshed installing a power beyond kit in my 755 JD compact, Thanks to KENNY D he helped me get mine set up . Its ironic my dealer said the same thing and gave me a bunch of crap about using the constant flow to add another valve , just get one with an open center and one that will handle the GPM rating. Fittings and valves get expensive but there well worth it in the end!

 

[J_J]

CurlyDave,

Are you saying that he doesn't have a pressure and a return hose back there. If it came mounted with a BH, it would surely would have something back there to supply fluid . So if it is not being used for BH, you reckon it could be used for something else

 

[radioman]

Max , It looks like you have same setup as my kubota
BX24 with power beyond. One thing I want you to ask your dealer about which I am sure, since you have a power beyond for sure, your other hydralic functions may be also affected when you use OC valve. thing like your 3 pt hitch, mower deck lift can be affected. I am too in process in adding on a single spool valve using BH ports with BH removed. I am planning on adding the cap to a prince valve to have power beyond available so wil need to use all 3 hose connections instead of just OC with 2 ports used.

 

[Max2310]

Max , It looks like you have same setup as my kubota
BX24 with power beyond. One thing I want you to ask your dealer about which I am sure, since you have a power beyond for sure, your other hydralic functions may be also affected when you use OC valve. thing like your 3 pt hitch, mower deck lift can be affected. I am too in process in adding on a single spool valve using BH ports with BH removed. I am planning on adding the cap to a prince valve to have power beyond available so wil need to use all 3 hose connections instead of just OC with 2 ports used.

Hey Radioman, if you ever do so, please let me know! I'm pretty sure we have a very similar setup as you mentioned. I just got a snowblower and I will probably want to add hydraulic controls eventually (but not anytime soon).

Thanks!

 

[boxygen]

Someone please correct me if Im wrong, but is it true that the 3rd hose that goes to the "tank" is only necessary for a valve that has a "float" position on it like a backhoe or a loader does? Therefore it wouldnt need to be hooked up to a logsplitter or similiar valve?

 

[J_J]

Someone please correct me if Im wrong, but is it true that the 3rd hose that goes to the "tank" is only necessary for a valve that has a "float" position on it like a backhoe or a loader does? Therefore it wouldnt need to be hooked up to a logsplitter or similiar valve?

I believe that every return port/hose should be returned to tank/reservoir, because that is the fluid from the work ports when using PB. The third hose, return port, has no other use except to carry expended fluid to the tank.