Diverter valve option?

[Chad D.]

Doing some web browsing, and came across this. Love to hear thoughts...

I’m new to the whole tractor game, and already can see the benefits of a hydraulic top link. I’m not running a business, and am just curious about this diverter in place of a separate remote hydraulic kit. Obviously, I’d prefer to have a separate lever to run the rear, but the price point looks pretty nice in comparison.

https://www.peaceofprairie.com/kubota



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[North Idaho Wolfman]

Doing some web browsing, and came across this. Love to hear thoughts...

I’m new to the whole tractor game, and already can see the benefits of a hydraulic top link. I’m not running a business, and am just curious about this diverter in place of a separate remote hydraulic kit. Obviously, I’d prefer to have a separate lever to run the rear, but the price point looks pretty nice in comparison.

https://www.peaceofprairie.com/kubota



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Manual diverter valves are fine, but trying to run a loader valve to run something in the rear can sometimes become quite a pain.

 

[Chad D.]

Manual diverter valves are fine, but trying to run a loader valve to run something in the rear can sometimes become quite a pain.

Do you mean because of the loader valve location, as in reaching your hand forward to run something behind you? The loader valve stick on my B2650 is right in front of the right side armrest, rather than by the right side of the dash. I get your point though. Not perfect to have your right arm going forward if your trying to look over your right shoulder to see what’s going on...




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[Kennyd4110]

For $500 (or less really) you could at least have a electric diverter if you can put the "kit" together yourself.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Top link, says '3 point' and you have to adjust it for EVERY implement, EVERY time you swap them. While that doesn't sound 'bad', it can be a real PITB...day after day, or 2-3 times a day..... gets old fast.
Diverters are 'ok' for low use though BUT you should save up your coins and get a true 'rear remote'( maybe 2)....
I have 7 implements ( all S-C ) and if they were 3pt I'd definitely have a true rear remote and hyd top link.

Jay