Victor Fluid Power Control valve replacement/upgrade

L245DT_NY_Drew · Sep 3, 2006

Hi every one, I am new here and have a few questions. I own an L245DT with a 1200 series loader, and the control valve is a Victor Fluid Power unit. I have looked into replacing the unit with a newer one, but have been unable to find one. Any suggestions?

Also, the unit has seven lines attatched to it, and every other unit I have looked into has only 6. The dealer quoted me 1400.00 to replace the unit, (a little steep if you ask me).

Thanks in advance for any help.

Drew

rbargeron · Sep 3, 2006

The older Kubota loaders were made in the US - I think mine had a Cross two-lever, 2-spool valve. There are nomally 2 lines for up/down, 2 for bucket curl forward and back, and 2 more for hydraulic supply and return. Can you post a pic of the loader and/or valve? - need to know where they all go. Some possibilities for the 7th line are external relief valve (would lead to a T in the return line) power-beyond (to supply hydraulic fluid to something else), regenerative make-up for faster FEL motion. $1400 sounds steep to me too. The valve can be had for $300 including built-in relief. Example at eBay: Joystick Hydraulic Valve Not sure what else the dealer thought needed replacing - are the hoses ok? Does the valve mounting need to be re-invented?
Take care, and welcome to TBN - Dick B

Micahfisher · Jul 30, 2023

I have the same question. I have a L295dt with victor fluid power valve with 7 hoses, can't find any info on it and want to make sure a valve I order will work

oldnslo · Jul 30, 2023

Seven hoses indicates the valve has power beyond feature which is common on FEL valves today. You may have to order a power beyond plug or sleeve for the valve so make sure the valve you purchase has this option available.

With a little research I am sure you can find a valve with ports pointing similar location so minimal mounting change should be required.