Until today I loved my Branson. Well I still love it I guess

[Number15]

What the heck is up with the rear remote controls. I know I am a newb but there has to be better working valves out there.

They are notchy and either full blast or off. It moves my new ditch bank mower so fast I can't really control it.

Is there a mod or a replacement valve that I can do to make it better?

 

[fried1765]

What the heck is up with the rear remote controls. I know I am a newb but there has to be better working valves out there.

They are notchy and either full blast or off. It moves my new ditch bank mower so fast I can't really control it.

Is there a mod or a replacement valve that I can do to make it better?

Inline flow restrictor?

 

[Number15]

Inline flow restrictor?

Being a newb I am not sure what that is. Anyway the name is self describing so I will do some research on it now. Thanks

 

[ptsg]

I think that's a common issue with ditch bank mowers and not necessarily with the tractor itself. To achieve an high range of movement on the ditch mower, they that to reduce the leverage of the cylinders, this makes it very hard to fine tune the position of the mower, specially at PTO RPM where the hydraulic flow is high.

A simple fix is a inline flow restrictor, as fried suggested, mounted on the hydraulic lines to the mower.

Something like this: 3/8 NPT 8 GPM Prince WFC-600 In-Line Flow Control | Prince Mfg | Brands | www.surpluscenter.com

@K5lwq did this mod on his mower I believe.

 

[Number15]

I think that's a common issue with ditch bank mowers and not necessarily with the tractor itself. To achieve an high range of movement on the ditch mower, they that to reduce the leverage of the cylinders, this makes it very hard to fine tune the position of the mower, specially at PTO RPM where the hydraulic flow is high.

A simple fix is a inline flow restrictor, as fried suggested, mounted on the hydraulic lines to the mower.

Something like this: 3/8 NPT 8 GPM Prince WFC-600 In-Line Flow Control | Prince Mfg | Brands | www.surpluscenter.com

@K5lwq did this mod on his mower I believe.

So question. Do I need one on both sides? i.e. supply side and return side?

Also can someone tell me which side is supply? Is there an easy way to tell?

And . Which part of the cylinder should supply be connected to?

Thanks

 

[Number15]

Will this work?

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-1-2-in-male-pipe-x-1-2-in-female-pipe-swivel-restricted-orifice-8mp-8fpxr-tsc?cm_vc=-10005

Or this?

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-3-8-in-male-pipe-x-3-8-in-female-pipe-swivel-restrictor-orifice-6mp-6fpxr-tsc?cm_vc=-10005

 

[K5lwq]

Yes a restricting orifice will work. On my flail I only needed it for the swing out and in cylinder not the rotational cylinder. I put one on each line for that cylinder.

Having float for the rotational cylinder I found as very important for the head to follow the ground. I used electric over hydraulic valves to make a usable float system. I have a technique of rotating the head up then flipping the switch. As the head falls I lower the 3pt so everything sits down gently at the same rate.

The remote valves on my tractor do not hold well on one side for whatever reason. It matters which way I hook up the hoses so that the cylinder will hold up and out with out drifting.

Here are some pictures of my set up and will try to answer any questions you may have. Hope this helps.

 

[K5lwq]

A couple of pictures of the flail in action.

I also added a stop for the 3pt hitch as I found adjust the lift arms and letting the top link float in the slot to give a smoother cut.

 

[Number15]

Did you make that stop? I see it as highly valuable . I'm sure I will have questions for you. I need to study up first. Thanks

 

[K5lwq]

Yes I made the bracket with the slotted hole and used a stop for a Ford tractor than I modified.