I started a project to add Power Beyond (PB) to my 2520. I reviewed the prior threads on PB and took their lead for the plumbing details (thanks). I added a little of my own twist - a dual control valve and a custom bracket. It's not complete at this point, but I hope to complete it soon.
Started with a model of the setup in Google Sketchup
Exported the geometries to my plasma CNC, and cut the bracket parts.
Checked alignment with the valve - perfect
Unfortunately had to cut the vertical piece again to get the right placement on the tractor. I also added a 5/16" threaded hole to the base bracket to relocate the seat belt holder to this bracket.
Welded the bracket parts together. Note the threaded hole for the seat belt holder.
Checked the fit on the tractor
Everything looks good so far. Next I get the bracket powder coated and complete the plumbing to the tractor.
Nice! You have two SCV's in less space than the single factory valve. Why can't JD offer something like this? I have the factory 3rd SVC on my 2720 which is okay but I desperately need a second valve.
If you're talking about the bracketry, not much. The largest expense will be the powder coating. The steel was free and the cutting/welding cost me electricity/consumables (Oh, and my time).
If you're talking about the PB stuff, $200. I'd say I saved a fair amount of money. :good2:
Qty Item No Description Amount
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1 9-7862 2 SPOOL 8 GPM PRINCE MB21BB5C1 DA VALVE 151.95
1 9-6801-L-6-6 JIC 6M TO SAE 6M LONG 90 ELBOW 2.40
1 9-6801-6-6 JIC 6M x SAE 6M SWIVEL 90 ELBOW 2.20
2 930-2230 3/8" X 30" JIC 6F X JIC 6F 4000 PSI HYD HOSE 23.90
2 9-6801-6-8 JIC 6M x SAE 8M 90 ELBOW 4.40
4 9-6405-8-4 SAE 8M x 1/4 NPTF ADAPTER 10.76
4 9-5404-4-4 1/4 NPT HEX NIPPLE 4.00
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Total Product $: 199.61
I just realized that you have two different Deere cutouts there, did you get it upside down the first time? Not criticizing, because I couldn't even dream of being as creative as you are with this! So have you thought about making and selling them? You have a captive audience here.....
Nope, since I didn't have a model of the structures around the position of the SCV (seat and ROPS), I guessed wrong in terms of height and horizontal position. So I re-made the vertical piece.
Depending on the response in this thread I would consider making them for others.
MtnViewRanch, in response to your final question, I will be controlling a custom built 3-point attachment I'm making to clean beaches. The SCV will feed a cylinder to dump gathered debris.
Another step closer today given the nice weather. Got the valve painted and bracket/valve installed. My hoses should arrive soon and I'll do the plumbing down below.
Bracket mounted
Valve mounted. Note seat belt parking is relocated to bracket.
Today I succeeded in finishing the install by completing the plumbing down below. I choose to take a different approach from the others I've seen on GTT. I wanted to avoid buying new o-rings and getting hydraulic fluid all over. So I went in through the seat and selective control linkage. Took about 2 hours.
Seat and SCV linkage removed
Access to the port where one must insert plug to direct fluid to power beyond fittings
Another view of the access port
Power beyond fitting in place. Had to remove the forward/reverse dashpot to get the larger fitting to spin into place.
Hookoil, I haven't looked at the 2032. There are two main factors at play. First is the mounting bolt pattern and bolt size. Second is surrounding structures (interference with the bracket and valve) - from what I see on the John Deere parts diagrams there's a good change things are similar/identical.
If you can give me accurate dimensions for the bolt pattern, I can verify this. Regarding potential interferences, perhaps you can take pictures and we'd have an educated guess.
I was able to get my machine home early:yahoo: these are the pics of my ROPS, it looks the same as yours including the part number. It looks like they use the same drops 2305,2320,2520,2720,2025r,2027r &2032r. So I think your bracket and parts lists will work for my setup :good2: How much is a bracket? and what kind of time frame not that I am in a huge rush but just wondering?
Thinking about doing this so I can add a top and tilt to my 2025r , did u have to remove the valve body from the tractor to get the plug installed as well as the in and out hydro lines ? If so does fluid go all over ?
No and No. I used the technique shown in the pictures to avoid removing the valve body. To me, I'd rather spend the extra time rather than disturb the seals and get oil all over the place.
As you can see in the pictures I removed the seat, and the SCV linkage/lever to get front access to the port where the plug goes. It's a little tedious but worth it to me. You can see from other posts (on this forum) how to install the plug.
Regarding the in/out fittings, I only had an issue with the XLong fitting. It wouldn't rotate all the way around due to the forward/reverse dashpot (called Torsional Damper in parts catalog). It was easy to move out of the way to get the fitting in. You can see in picture IMG_6140.jpg (in the prior post) the dashpot is removed (missing).
Hope this helps,
JDDave
Here's the port access to where the plug goes:
Note the clearance around the in/out fittings in the picture.
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