Third function to the rear

[nybirdman]

We acquired a grain drill this spring;I don't have any rear hydraulics but do have a third function on the front to run my bucket thumb and snow plow.Your read about people running their rear hydraulics to the front;I did the opposite.
Just a temporary set-up(only going to use for a couple days),so purchased some 25'x3/8" hose and appropriate connectors and cylinder;worked like a charm.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Cool deal.

If it seems you need it more often a diverter valve can be installed and with the flip of a lever you can have the fluid running to front or back.

 

[Dave M7040]

Where owners have gotten into trouble is using a rear remote to power a hydraulic motor such as for a tree limber fastened to the bucket of a FEL.

Every time they make an adjustment of the FEL, the saw stops. If it is in a cut it jambs.

The hydraulic motor needs a continuous supply of hydraulic fluid whereas a grapple or similar implement can wait its turn.

With the open center hydraulic system on most tractors, the circuit closest to the pump gets the flow while others wait.

Dave M7040