I've had this discussion running over on TBN but thought I could post it here too and get some more input.
I have a Kubota L3800 with FEL. I am wanting to add a Top-n-Tilt setup but want to take my time and plan this out and try and get it "right" (not have regrets) the first time.
There isn't a lot of room on the L3800 to mount the valves in a clean way and I'd really like to use a loader type valve / joystick with Float for running the TnT. I'd like to have the Float on the top link to allow Rotary Cutter, Finish Mower and Box Blade follow the ground. I want to add a Power Beyond valve/remote as well while I am at it, but am fine with a single lever for that function or using a diverter valve may be even better. I want as clean an install as I can work out.
These are the two valves I am looking at and think they might fit well down in between the seat and RH fender and work well for what I have in mind. I know I'll have to do some fab work to get them mounted and creative hose routing, but that's fine as I am not in a bug hurry to throw them on in the next week. I want to take my time and do it well and I suspect hose routing will be the most challenging part of this process.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-7401&catname=hydraulic
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9SV-3-Y&catname=hydraulic
I like the fact that the Prince SV valve has a joystick option to control 2 valves. I also like that I can get it with 2 float sections for the TnT. I really want to get the valve mounted down between the seat and fender and have the lever sticking up where my hand would be operating the 3pt lever. Just seems like it would be more natural than going from the 3pt lever back to up on the fender or ROPS and back.
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I have a Kubota L3800 with FEL. I am wanting to add a Top-n-Tilt setup but want to take my time and plan this out and try and get it "right" (not have regrets) the first time.
There isn't a lot of room on the L3800 to mount the valves in a clean way and I'd really like to use a loader type valve / joystick with Float for running the TnT. I'd like to have the Float on the top link to allow Rotary Cutter, Finish Mower and Box Blade follow the ground. I want to add a Power Beyond valve/remote as well while I am at it, but am fine with a single lever for that function or using a diverter valve may be even better. I want as clean an install as I can work out.
These are the two valves I am looking at and think they might fit well down in between the seat and RH fender and work well for what I have in mind. I know I'll have to do some fab work to get them mounted and creative hose routing, but that's fine as I am not in a bug hurry to throw them on in the next week. I want to take my time and do it well and I suspect hose routing will be the most challenging part of this process.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-7401&catname=hydraulic
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9SV-3-Y&catname=hydraulic
I like the fact that the Prince SV valve has a joystick option to control 2 valves. I also like that I can get it with 2 float sections for the TnT. I really want to get the valve mounted down between the seat and fender and have the lever sticking up where my hand would be operating the 3pt lever. Just seems like it would be more natural than going from the 3pt lever back to up on the fender or ROPS and back.
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