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OK..SO... It's done!
Tested, works AWESOME
I had the 635lb ballast box bouncing around while I spread 12 yards of crushed blue stone and fines, then the back blade spreading it, then the landscape rake.
Not being a "pro" .. I dumped it as best I could..but it was still little piles so was REAL bumpy.
Neither the ballast box, blade, nor rake budged the whole afternoon. The top link held position perfectly.
The base of the loader frame is a busy place now... lotsa hoses. But, nothing rubs, and no minimum bend radii were exceeded. This thing is awesome! total cost, all done (with shipping and tax)... $490
(I owned a couple parts.. if you bought this yourself with nothing "in stock" you'd be around $525)
SO.. the "$60" selector valve project cost $500... but for an occasional light user, it's great.
IF, I was to buy a heavy duty grapple and use it regularly...because of possible very high pressures involved... I would consider a little heavier duty selector... so that would add maybe $100-150
The top link cylinder is more than adequate for light use, and I don't believe the 1 Series 3 point lift capacity would cause you to exceed the forces that cylinder can apply.
Here is a materials list:
Photos in a few... gotta go pick some tomatoes
Tested, works AWESOME
I had the 635lb ballast box bouncing around while I spread 12 yards of crushed blue stone and fines, then the back blade spreading it, then the landscape rake.
Not being a "pro" .. I dumped it as best I could..but it was still little piles so was REAL bumpy.
Neither the ballast box, blade, nor rake budged the whole afternoon. The top link held position perfectly.
The base of the loader frame is a busy place now... lotsa hoses. But, nothing rubs, and no minimum bend radii were exceeded. This thing is awesome! total cost, all done (with shipping and tax)... $490
(I owned a couple parts.. if you bought this yourself with nothing "in stock" you'd be around $525)
SO.. the "$60" selector valve project cost $500... but for an occasional light user, it's great.
IF, I was to buy a heavy duty grapple and use it regularly...because of possible very high pressures involved... I would consider a little heavier duty selector... so that would add maybe $100-150
The top link cylinder is more than adequate for light use, and I don't believe the 1 Series 3 point lift capacity would cause you to exceed the forces that cylinder can apply.
Here is a materials list:
Quantity | Description | Part Number | Source |
1 | 6.6 GPM 12 Volt DC Double Selector Valve DFE080 | 9-12390 | Surplus Center |
2 | SAE ORB 4 Male x 1/4" NPT Female Swivel Straight 6900-04-04 Adapter | 9-6900-4-4 | Surplus Center |
4 | SAE ORB 4 Male x 1/4" NPT Male Straight 6401-04-04 Adapter | 9-6401-4-4 | Surplus Center |
4 | 1/4" NPT Male x 1/4" NPT Female Swivel 90 Degree Elbow 1501-04-04 Adapter | 9-1501-4-4 | Surplus Center |
2 | SAE 6 ORB Male x 1/4" NPT Male 90 Degree Elbow 6806-06-04 Adapter | 9-6806-6-4 | Surplus Center |
8 | 1.25" I.D. Nylon Hose Sleeve for 1/2" Hydraulic Hose NHS-125 | 9-12496-8 | Surplus Center |
2 | 1/4" x 84" 1/4 NPTM x 1/4 NPTM SAE 100R17 Hydraulic Hose Assembly 3000 PSI | 916-1484 | Surplus Center |
2 | 1/4" x 18" 1/4 NPTM x 1/4 NPTM SAE 100R17 Hydraulic Hose Assembly 3000 PSI | 916-1418 | Surplus Center |
1 | 1.5x12x1 DA Hydraulic Cylinder Wolverine WWSB1512-S | 9-12229-12 | Surplus Center |
2 | Screw | 21H1486 | Deere |
2 | Screw | 37M7355 | Deere |
1 | Screw | 37M7356 | Deere |
2 | Locknut | LVA12162 | Deere |
1 | Grip | LVU16651 | Deere |
1 | Grip | LVU16701 | Deere |
1 | 5 Sets 2 Pin DT04-2P/DT06-2S Automobile Waterproof Connector 22-16AWG | DJ3021Y-1.6-11/21 | Amazon |
1 | Jtron Momentary Push Button Switches Off-(ON) Waterproof Rubber Casing | Switch | Amazon |
1 | Nilight LED Light Bar Wiring Harness Kit | Harness | Amazon |
1 | Cat 1 top link repair end | Tractor supply | |
12 | 18-2 Wire for SCV to Relay (Black) | Lowes | |
3 | 1/4" Quick Connect Pioneer Style Coupler M/F set with caps an plugs (1/4" NPT) | 1/4” Ag ISO 5675 | Various |
Photos in a few... gotta go pick some tomatoes