Remote Hydraulic Hoses

[murphy1244]

Mie sells a kit for 350.00 with a separation for the FEL and a mount on the cross tube.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Lets see some pics.

Tomorrow for pics, need to find that other (conversion)thread and get out of this one for this.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I don't think that is the problem, the cost is the problem.

My point is/was, NAPA generally is a cheaper place to buy them.... I guess I just thought you guys would already know that.

SR

 

[ritcheyvs]

You can get a couple 14 ft hoses from TSC for $40 a piece. But the QD connectors and other fittings/adapters really drive up the cost and they are more complicated than NPT pipe fittings (many sizes and thread/end combinations). Mid length QD connectors make sense if you expect to remove the loader (mine has NEVER been off the tractor). Everything Attachments recommends just leaving the loader-end QDs lose (in one of their videos) zip-tied near the middle of the loader cross bar. In any case, you don't want them pointed up so they'd collect dirt and rainwater. I have bought stuff from Brian (MtnViewRanch) and was very pleased. When I encountered a physical interference problem (nothing Brian could have foreseen) he made it right at his considerable expense. I'd have no reservations with Fit Rite. MIE is good too but I haven't bought custom hydraulics from them.

 

[s219]

TBN sponsor discounthydraulichose.com has about the best prices I have found on custom hoses. You pick the hose type, length (down to the fraction of an inch), and required ends. They typically can make and ship custom hoses in a day, which is great.

 

[Walkin Horse]

I didn't see a need for custom hoses. My dealer supplied me with 20' of hose. I ended up going to TSC and getting 2 5' hoses. I mounted the qd on the torque tube and the 5'ers from there to the thumb. I don't plan on taking my loader off so I saved the cost of mid point qds. I put 1 male and 1 female paired so I wouldn't mix the hoses up. As far as which one goes where just plug them into your remote. Operate your lever and if you would rather it work opposite then switch them.

 

[Walkin Horse]

This is the qds mounted 1 male 1 female.

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[George2615]

My point is/was, NAPA generally is a cheaper place to buy them.... I guess I just thought you guys would already know that.

SR

In my area the NAPA store costs twice the price of TSC. 10 years ago I blew a 7' length of1/2" hose on my loader. I took the hose to NAPA and they wanted $53. to make a new one. TSC had ready made length of 7' 1/2" hose for $25.00. Both rated for 3000 PSI. Basically NAPA wanted $28. for the hose and fittings and $25. labor to crimp the fittings on. They are also much higher for auto parts than the AdvanceAuto right next door. I rarely use them if I can buy next door or on line.

 

[ksbrdmkr]

Once you have the extra loader hoses on, use them for the loop when not using the back remotes to prevent running the hyd inadvertently. Hook the front together and plug the two in the rear, so a small loop is not needed.

 

[kennyd]

Why are you guys using 1/2" hoses to feed a small 2x8 cylinder on a grapple? 1/4" or 3/8" at the most is all that's needed, its cheaper and easier to route also.

 

[George2615]

Why are you guys using 1/2" hoses to feed a small 2x8 cylinder on a grapple? 1/4" or 3/8" at the most is all that's needed, its cheaper and easier to route also.

I ran 1/2" for future use. At some point I want to buy or build a hydraulic post hole digger and figured I'd need 1/2".

 

[powerscol]

After reading this and seeing the pictures I had to laugh a bit. I just went through this, checked NAPA, Discount hydraulics (poor help in my opinion), spent hours finding the correct couplers. Hands down finding Brian at Fit Right was a blessing, You can check out my post on my install if you have questions.

Warning about going with the CHEAP stuff: It will bight you in the end. I could not be happier with the quality of the materials provided by Brian, and his service support is top notch....and no he is not paying me to do this.

 

[k0ua]

Hmm - in looking at your pic I see you have your lines terminating to some sort of a plate with the quick connects mounted to that. My layman's idea was just to run the hoses to the front and connect them directly to the grapple hoses - is that wrong?

Also - I got a call back from the hydraulic shop and they said for two hoses, with appropriate male connectors on one end to attach to the rear remote and a male/female to connect to the grapple hoses, at 17 feet, would cost me over $500.00! Maybe I am na?e but that sounds a little steep for two hoses - that is almost the cost of the brand new grapple! Am I off base here or does that sound right? If it is right, I may have to sell my grapple as it won't do me any good sitting around.

Get you hoses here: Surplus Center

Rear QD on the tractors on are 1/2 inch AG's also known as ISO-5675 The flat face 1/2 inch are known as ISO 16028

ISO 5675 Agricultural Hydraulic Quick Couplers

ISO 16028 Flushface Hydraulic Quick Couplers

I used 1/2 inch, but if I had it to do over I would use 3/8 hoses with adaptors and some 3/8 connectors in the middle to make it easier to take the loader off. I uses 1/2 inch there too, but they are kinda big.



All told, I had about $150 in hoses and connectors

 

[k0ua]

If you want to extend your remote control valve lever, here is the thread how to do that.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ontrol-valve-lever.html?highlight=rear+remote

 

[k0ua]

I ran 1/2" for future use. At some point I want to buy or build a hydraulic post hole digger and figured I'd need 1/2".

I had the same thoughts, and ran 1/2, but I doubt I ever do it.. 3/8 is a lot easier to run than 1/2

 

[k0ua]

One advantage to using one male and one female up front is you will not mix up the directions of the open and closure of the lid, and has one other advantage, it allows you to plug the grapple hoses together in storage so you don't get dirt on/in the ends.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

One advantage to using one male and one female up front is you will not mix up the directions of the open and closure of the lid, and has one other advantage, it allows you to plug the grapple hoses together in storage so you don't get dirt on/in the ends.

And, I do both of those things on mine...

SR