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Geez, took me FOREVER to find this, and it makes the valve all clear, and where the power beyond adapter goes. So the valve I understand now. I'm working on understanding the other parts, and yes, I agree...it can be confusing. I hadn't known that "power beyond" could be a supply or a return...

I thought I'd post this picture to show where the hose from the tractor is coming from. I bought this tractor used, so there's no particular proof that the backhoe hydraulics were installed at the factory. The hose with the male Ag connector is connected to the top of the, what...

Ok, does this look right in the "No backhoe attached" configuration? The hose that previously came from the tractor to the backhoe now gets permanently attached to N, and a new hose gets attached to P and has the male Ag connector on it. When I'm not using the backhoe, I connect that into the...

Thanks so much for the help. Let's break this down, because I'm still not getting it. Let's start with "backhoe not attached". T goes back to tank, got that. But the valve should have a supply. I'm not seeing how the valve gets its supply.

Ok, I'm finally back on this. Weather has warmed enough to get me outside again. I need to fully understand the connections that have to happen before I can start to visualize it and then order the other parts I'll need. I drew a diagram to help me understand what connection goes where...

I know, I know...an old thread. But I just wanted to thank you all for the help. Yesterday finally proved sunny enough that I undertook the repair. I took the added step of removing the very large un-needed 3rd hydraulic fitting from the bracket so I'm just left with the 2 connectors I...

I was encouraged to see the label on it that said "Made in Europe".

Summit Steve was very polite in messages through Amazon and explained it all to me, so I cancelled the return and can now treat the valve as an accepted part of the tractor family.

Ya, I totally agree. Heh, if the goal was to make sure I wasn't disappointed by the condition of the valve when I opened it, they kinda failed that! Overall, honestly, my whole concern was that the valve somehow hadn't come from Summit after all, ya know, being Amazon and all. I've no doubts...

Heh, thanks, that was what I was looking for. If that's a normal part of their "inspection" process, then I figured someone else here would have experienced it too. I didn't mean the thread to become an Amazon referendum.... I'll note the only reason I went to Amazon to get it was because...

Here's what I saw when I undid the bubble wrap surrounding it.

So I ordered a hydraulic valve from Summit. They offered using Amazon Pay for checkout, so I decided to just go on Amazon and get it there. Same price, and clearly still from Summit. When the valve arrived, I was surprised to find that the plastic bag enclosing the valve had already been...

Just an update, got the valve...and noticed right away that it had already been opened. The plastic bag it was in had been cut open, there were hydraulic stains on the box and instructions, and the instructions were partially torn. Not pleased. I don't care if the valve is fine, if I'm paying...

Omigosh, I think I ALMOST understand that. The backhoe hookup relies on the idea that the 3pt hitch won't be lifting anything (because how could it, there's a backhoe there!) Sure, it still works, I've moved the hitch while the backhoe was attached...but there's no weight on it, so no real...

Bought the valve..... :love: No going back now! Plus I wanted to be able to have it in my hand to figure out the best mounting location. Dan, just to make sure i'm getting it (it takes me a while). So, I *COULD*, through the use of quick disconnects, treat this valve as basically a backhoe...

Well, there's no implement I can think of for our property that will need to follow ground contours. And right now, I've been using the box blade without any kind of float function at all! So I can probably live without it and avoid the inevitable feature creep, and "save" $100.

I was thinking about that. Given that the only 3pt attachment I have right now is a box blade, and probably the next one would be a back blade, is a float function something useful for those? I think it might be useful for re-centering the blades. Just sit on pavement and put top and tilt in...

Oh man, I hope you're right, because that's totally justifiable to the wife. :) Let me (probably tomorrow) draw all this out on paper so I understand where the connections go. Are those part numbers summit hydraulics parts, so I can see what they are?

Heh, no worries, you got here just in time. Thanks for the full explanation, I really appreciate it. TheOldHokie is helping me slowly build confidence that I can go the full hydraulic route, but I'm glad I know more about the electro-hydraulic option. Rob