tie log splitter into hydraulics on 580c case backhoe

[coltcc545]

hi all, i am looking into hooking up a 3 pt log splitter into my 580c backhoe(my other tractors listed are at our deer camp up north).

i see on the loader valve there are tees already installed, 1 is on the supply coming into the valve and it looks like 1 is on the return side.
these are all factory tees.(must be there for a reason) Would this be the proper point to tie in?

These valves must be closed valves (loader valve and backhoe valve) inorder for pressure to get to each valve i think. If so then tying into the provided tee should supply the needed pressure.

And i have the ability to change the log splitter valve to a open center or closed center, would i want closed center?
thanks in advance
Chris

 

[kennyd]

Welcome to TBN Chris

Sounds like you have a good plan, your system should be CC, so adding Tee's and a new CC valve should be no problem.

 

[oldnslo]

hi all, i am looking into hooking up a 3 pt log splitter into my 580c backhoe(my other tractors listed are at our deer camp up north).

i see on the loader valve there are tees already installed, 1 is on the supply coming into the valve and it looks like 1 is on the return side.
these are all factory tees.(must be there for a reason) Would this be the proper point to tie in?

These valves must be closed valves (loader valve and backhoe valve) inorder for pressure to get to each valve i think. If so then tying into the provided tee should supply the needed pressure.

And i have the ability to change the log splitter valve to a open center or closed center, would i want closed center?
thanks in advance
Chris

Chris,
your 580C is an open center system and you can not just tee into the lines.

Roy

 

[kennyd]

Chris,
your 580C is an open center system and you can not just tee into the lines.

Roy

You sure? What about the "factory" Tee's?

i see on the loader valve there are tees already installed, 1 is on the supply coming into the valve and it looks like 1 is on the return side.
these are all factory tees.(must be there for a reason)

 

[AKKAMAAN]

You sure? What about the "factory" Tee's?

Maybe they are pressure gauge check points......what size are the tee's??
Would be nice with some pictures....OP?

 

[oldnslo]

You sure? What about the "factory" Tee's?

Ken,
this information is from a fellow employee that worked at Case in their Hoe division for 20 some odd years. His best guess was this was a mid 70's early 80's model.

I am with AKKA that they are probly test ports.

Roy

 

[jbooth]

I thought this guy had a clever way of using his bockhoe.



YouTube - BACKHOE WOOD SPLITTER

 

[sikboater]

Wow, that is a good idea.. I wonder if this technique would work with a smaller backhoe? I can't see why not... I wonder if there is any plans to make the metal splitter on the stablizer arm?


Tim

 

[kennyd]

Ken,
this information is from a fellow employee that worked at Case in their Hoe division for 20 some odd years. His best guess was this was a mid 70's early 80's model.

I am with AKKA that they are probly test ports.

Roy

OK, I got it...They way I read is description-it sounded to me like the backhoe and FEL valve where Tee'd together, so I ASSumed it was a CC system, also a lot of real construction grade equipment is CC.

 

[oldnslo]

OK, I got it...They way I read is description-it sounded to me like the backhoe and FEL valve where Tee'd together, so I ASSumed it was a CC system, also a lot of real construction grade equipment is CC.

Ken,
agree 100% on construction equipment being CC and or LS. That is why I asked the man that knows.

Roy