I have an L3901 with a dealer installed rear remote set up to use with a hydraulic top link. I recently purchased a used backhoe. I have the frame kit installed, but trying to figure out the best way to setup for the backhoe hydraulics. I am new to hydraulic configurations. The FEL PB hose and the tank hose currently go to the rear remote block. What is the best way for me to attach the backhoe PB and tank hoses to the system? I'm assuming I can't just plug into the rear remote because the valve would be interrupting the flow? Thanks in advance.
Backhoe hydraulic connection advice
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Russell King
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See this thread that discusses how the piping for a backhoe needs to be done (hopefully it is the one I am recalling correctly).
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I also think it depends on the tractor model and what hydraulic circuit is built into the tractor. But the basic idea is that the FEL PB goes to the next valve and the tank return goes back to the sump directly (not to another valve). Then that valve must have PB to next valve and a separate tank return line (that could be connected to the same spot as the previous tank return).
I recall that the backhoe should be the last valve before the three point hitch valve (that is usually a return port on the tractor). Also the backhoe may only have one return pressure line (not a tank return and PB also).
Can you post some pictures of how the tractor hydraulic block looks and what the hoses are connected to?
Is this the correct plan for adding a slide valve?
Figure 1 shows the hydraulic line of my current tractor, and Figure 2 shows the plan for adding a slide valve. Is this correct? In fact, I can't see the structure from 3PT to PUMP. I just guessed it based on the knowledge of seniors.
www.orangetractortalks.com
I also think it depends on the tractor model and what hydraulic circuit is built into the tractor. But the basic idea is that the FEL PB goes to the next valve and the tank return goes back to the sump directly (not to another valve). Then that valve must have PB to next valve and a separate tank return line (that could be connected to the same spot as the previous tank return).
I recall that the backhoe should be the last valve before the three point hitch valve (that is usually a return port on the tractor). Also the backhoe may only have one return pressure line (not a tank return and PB also).
Can you post some pictures of how the tractor hydraulic block looks and what the hoses are connected to?
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VA_Doug, do you have the install instructions for the backhoe? If not, let me know and I can send you a copy. I'm pretty sure it has how to plumb it with rear remotes. Or it could be the instructions for the rear remotes. Are the rear remotes "factory" or third party. I have the instruction for them also if you would like a copy.
Russell King is correct in saying that the BH should be the last thing on the loop.
Russell King is correct in saying that the BH should be the last thing on the loop.