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Rustyiron
Super Member
That's how I built mine Richard, I'm an equal opportunity employer:laughing:
Well I think I'm going to go ahead and buy the link i posted earlier. I'm fairly confident i dont have float capability on the tractor end so i won't be taking away any capabilities there. I'm going to assume the quick connect is a 1/2 iso 5675, as those seem to be the most common from what i read.
In looking at the connectors/hoses i find i have options: NPT, JIC, and the link comes BSP. Which of these are prefered? and which require pipe tape/liquid sealant?
In looking at the connectors/hoses i find i have options: NPT, JIC, and the link comes BSP. Which of these are prefered? and which require pipe tape/liquid sealant?
Rustyiron
Super Member
This is a pretty good q/c id guide Quick Disconnects > Discount Hydraulic Hose.com
iirc, click on what looks similar then click again on coupler size chart.
Go with NPT or JIC. JIC is much better but harder to repair on a Sunday afternoon.:laughing:
iirc, click on what looks similar then click again on coupler size chart.
Go with NPT or JIC. JIC is much better but harder to repair on a Sunday afternoon.:laughing:
RNeumann
Elite Member
The box scraper with hydraulic rippers 99.9% of the time. My little video in the beginning of this post shows my reasoning for the shorter "up" stroke. But basically I like to load the box scraper with new road material and slowly lift the front of the box (extend the ram) to meter out material as I go. Then if I run into something that needs a deeper more aggressive cut I will tilt the box as much as I can and go backwards. The added up stroke only digs the front of the box into the ground and lifts the cutting blades- completely useless for what I do.
I can see the reasoning for equal lengths when level and that is how my new tractor came. It took about 2' of running to realize it wasn't for me though. I took it back and my dealer gave me the next length longer ram.
BTW- my experience with the tractor before this new one and moving to Idaho was construction. I have never ran anything on a 3 point except a box- and my first experience was with hydraulic top and tilt. That ruined me as I was spoiled from day one! All these other attachments are new to me...which is why I asked. Thx for sharing- I enjoy the lessons!
IceStationZebra
Gold Member
For bush hogging, I like to be able to raise the rear of the mower up real high (for the big stuff that you shouldn't really be mowing) backing into your work, lowering, then pulling out, therefore wanting the t/l the opposite of your situation. Like you said, what implements will be used.
This can be hard on a PTO shaft if you get too crazy. Mowers usually have long ones which helps. (reminds me of running a baler! :yell: ) ISZ
If you don't post pictures it didn't happen!!!!
It's not a very good pic, but here it is