I just traded my X495 in on a 1025R with MMM and 120R loader. I’ll be taking the loader on and off a lot since this will be my main lawnmower. I got my JD dealer to throw it in on the deal if I installed it. Install was fairly straight forward and it works great! It’s mounted on the new bracket just inside of the loader bracket. (I’m installing the OEM 3rd function and power beyond right now which is why the tractor is torn apart.)
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There are many here that have it on their 1R that love it. I can't justify the cost personally, it is on my would be nice to have list.
Not a very enticing photo for a single point connector! 😁
There are many here that have it on their 1R that love it. I can't justify the cost personally, it is on my would be nice to have list.
I'm with you Matt. It would make things easier but with the 3rd function SCV I'd still have 2 additional lines to remove/replace each time. I've looked at the 6-port MultiFaster from Faster Couplings (who makes the Deere unit I'm told) but that's even more expensive and a lot larger than the JD.
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We'll see how things go once mowing season starts and I want to remove the loader... might just end up going for it sooner rather than later...
What model of Faster were you looking at and what price were you quoted?
Not a very enticing photo for a single point connector! 😁
There are many here that have it on their 1R that love it. I can't justify the cost personally, it is on my would be nice to have list.
What model of Faster were you looking at and what price were you quoted?
I also wondered which model you were looking at. The large one on the JD 5085M pictured has 08 (1/2") sized ports. I am thinking you would only need the one with 06 (3/8") ports. Model P5066My dealer inquired for me so I don't have the exact model #'s but i believe they said it would run about $900 for the hardware and necessary hoses. And that didn't include any type of mount either.
I didn't pursue it after the sticker shock and hearing how big it would be (see crazydane's photo).
I suppose I could look into a 2 port version to compliment the Deere unit.
I went ahead and added it to my order. Faster is also who makes them for my 5 series. The 6-way one looks big even on the 5 series:
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That shut off valve is for the boom. Nice safety feature if you need to work on the front of the engine with the loader raised.
Is that actually what they intend the shut off valve to be used for? If so, that's still pretty dangerous as if a boom hose breaks it's coming crashing down with or without the valve. Normally the safety mechanism for a boom is a mechanical support bracket like you see on a backhoe or skid steer. Some folks use a piece of angle iron and secure it with zip ties. You see this a lot with raised booms at trade shows.
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Is that actually what they intend the shut off valve to be used for? If so, that's still pretty dangerous as if a boom hose breaks it's coming crashing down with or without the valve. Normally the safety mechanism for a boom is a mechanical support bracket like you see on a backhoe or skid steer. Some folks use a piece of angle iron and secure it with zip ties. You see this a lot with raised booms at trade shows.
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Is that actually what they intend the shut off valve to be used for? If so, that's still pretty dangerous as if a boom hose breaks it's coming crashing down with or without the valve. Normally the safety mechanism for a boom is a mechanical support bracket like you see on a backhoe or skid steer. Some folks use a piece of angle iron and secure it with zip ties. You see this a lot with raised booms at trade shows.
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I’ll probably leave 3rd function lines unhooked until I would need it to speed up the FEL on/off time when I’m using the MMM.