M6060 Rear Remote disconnects

[MWC1314]

I have a M6060 and the rear hydraulics constantly disconnect when under load. I replaced the push/pull connectors and it continues to do it. I am at a loss as to what to try next, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[McMXi]

I have a M6060 and the rear hydraulics constantly disconnect when under load. I replaced the push/pull connectors and it continues to do it. I am at a loss as to what to try next, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

How many sets of remotes do you have? Do the hydraulic lines disconnect on all of the remotes? Does this happen with multiple implements or just one implement?

I have three sets of rear remotes on my M6060 and run multiple implements with hydraulics and have never experienced this issue. If you can narrow down the combination that is causing the issue you might resolve this.

If it happens with all remotes and all implements it would point to excessive pressure to the remotes ... or at least that's where I would start. Get a gauge and measure the pressure at the remotes. Also, make sure your implement(s) has the correct hydraulic fittings.

 

[MWC1314]

How many sets of remotes do you have? Do the hydraulic lines disconnect on all of the remotes? Does this happen with multiple implements or just one implement?

I have three sets of rear remotes on my M6060 and run multiple implements with hydraulics and have never experienced this issue. If you can narrow down the combination that is causing the issue you might resolve this.

If it happens with all remotes and all implements it would point to excessive pressure to the remotes ... or at least that's where I would start. Get a gauge and measure the pressure at the remotes. Also, make sure your implement(s) has the correct hydraulic fittings.

I just have one set, it does it mainly when I operate the lift arm on my bale processor. I agree that it seems like there is excess pressure to the remotes, and it is forcing the fittings to dissconnect. The processor works fine on my larger tractor so it leads me to believe it is something on the tractor side. I will try to rig up a gauge and measure the pressure later this week

 

[McMXi]

I just have one set, it does it mainly when I operate the lift arm on my bale processor. I agree that it seems like there is excess pressure to the remotes, and it is forcing the fittings to dissconnect. The processor works fine on my larger tractor so it leads me to believe it is something on the tractor side. I will try to rig up a gauge and measure the pressure later this week

Is the cylinder on the bale processor a double acting type? You say "forcing the fittings to disconnect" so this makes me think that you have two hydraulic lines connected to the tractor. If so, are they both disconnecting under load? My folding cutter (batwing) uses single acting cylinders to raise the center deck and to raise the wings so it's possible to dead head the hydraulic pump.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I just have one set, it does it mainly when I operate the lift arm on my bale processor. I agree that it seems like there is excess pressure to the remotes, and it is forcing the fittings to dissconnect. The processor works fine on my larger tractor so it leads me to believe it is something on the tractor side. I will try to rig up a gauge and measure the pressure later this week

If fully coupled excessive hydraulic pressure should not cause a disconnect. Those couplers can handle considerably more than the tractor can produce

My first thought is those couplers are a breakaway type and will disconnect if the male tips get pulled outward. Make sure you have enough slack in the hose routing to prevent the hoses from pulling on the couplers when the lift is operated.

Dan

 

[BAP]

Hoses too short is the #1 culprit for pulling out of the hydraulic remote outlets.

 

[MWC1314]

Is the cylinder on the bale processor a double acting type? You say "forcing the fittings to disconnect" so this makes me think that you have two hydraulic lines connected to the tractor. If so, are they both disconnecting under load? My folding cutter (batwing) uses single acting cylinders to raise the center deck and to raise the wings so it's possible to dead head the hydraulic pump.

Yes it is a double action, and only one hose disconnect, it is usually happens when I am extending the cylinder (raising the arm) but it will also happen when I retract the cylinder (lower the arm) and the safety chain is connect to prevent the arm from lowering.

 

[MWC1314]

Hoses too short is the #1 culprit for pulling out of the hydraulic remote outlets.

Thanks, I checked that, but this is happening when the unit is sitting still in my shop.

 

[MWC1314]

If fully coupled excessive hydraulic pressure should not cause a disconnect. Those couplers can handle considerably more than the tractor can produce

My first thought is those couplers are a breakaway type and will disconnect if the male tips get pulled outward. Make sure you have enough slack in the hose routing to prevent the hoses from pulling on the couplers when the lift is operated.

Dan

Yes these are a breakaway coupler. In the past when the hydraulic cylinder hit its limit I could hear the system build pressure but nothing disconnected. Now every time the cylinder hits its limit or it is under a load it disconnects. The hoses are plenty long, and it’s happening when everything is sitting still in my shop. I replaced the female couplers, that didn’t solve the problem and it happens when the bale processor is directly connected to the and when I have my hydraulic multiplier connect, so 2 different male ends and both disconnect. One of the male sets has the ball on the end, the other has the nipple, both get shot out of the tractor when it is under load. I am at a loss. I am beginning to wonder if there are female couplers with different pressure ratings and I need a higher rating.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Yes these are a breakaway coupler. In the past when the hydraulic cylinder hit its limit I could hear the system build pressure but nothing disconnected. Now every time the cylinder hits its limit or it is under a load it disconnects. The hoses are plenty long, and it’s happening when everything is sitting still in my shop. I replaced the female couplers, that didn’t solve the problem and it happens when the bale processor is directly connected to the and when I have my hydraulic multiplier connect, so 2 different male ends and both disconnect. One of the male sets has the ball on the end, the other has the nipple, both get shot out of the tractor when it is under load. I am at a loss. I am beginning to wonder if there are female couplers with different pressure ratings and I need a higher rating.

Its not too much pressure. If its not sonething pulling on the plugs I would suspect the couplers are not fully connected. Are you sure the plugs are compatible with the female halves?

Dan

 

[McMXi]

I just have one set, it does it mainly when I operate the lift arm on my bale processor. I agree that it seems like there is excess pressure to the remotes, and it is forcing the fittings to dissconnect. The processor works fine on my larger tractor so it leads me to believe it is something on the tractor side. I will try to rig up a gauge and measure the pressure later this week

You could pull the remote couplers off your big tractor and install them on your M6060 if they're compatible, and test. You say that there's no issue with the baler on your big tractor, so if the fittings still disconnect under load you'll know it's not a fitting issue.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

If you have a plug-in multiplier, that in itself can be the issue. That is a lot of weight hanging off of the couplers.