[aquist06]

I have a 45 loader for my X728, and was wondering if it was possible to add a joystick control to it instead of the dash mount levers? It would be much more user friendly to be able to do this, but I don't want to start cutting up a new tractor and making changes that can damage anything. I know the normal response from people will be to get a sub-compact or some other machine that already has this, but was curious if this size machine could have it.

Thanks

Adam

 

[Diesel Powered]

Of course, but you'll need fabricate the mount and either tie to the existing valves with new linkages or get a whole new valve/stick assembly and run some new hoses.

 

[aquist06]

Maybe a new valve could be mounted to the loader itself then plug it in directly to the hydraulics on the tractor to bypass the existing control valve so tractor modifications would be at a minimum. Hmmm.....

 

[TUDOR]

Since the relief valve is in the transmission, disconnect the return line from the existing valve set and plumb it to the return port on the new joystick valve set mounted to one of the loader posts. Plumb a new line from the return port of the original valve set to the P port of the new valve set.

This keeps all the original hydraulics of the tractor intact and available for use as normal and quick connects can be used for the lines to supply the new valve set or reconnect as original when the loader is off the tractor..

There is no need for a power beyond kit in either valve set or a relief valve in the joystick valve set. The relief valve in the joystick should be set at the same or greater pressure as the relief in the hydro.

 

[Tmsoko]

I will do this this winter on my X748. I have a small joystick valve that will be mounted in the cup holder area. I bought a new fender deck to use (cut up) as I fit this in place. The valve I got is the right flow rate, but still takes quite a bit so space under the deck!

Mounting on the loader would definitely be possible, but you would not have added benefit of the extra hydro circuits for use with blade...I want to be able to use the front up/down and left/right on the front blade and be able to use the 3pt hitch independently.

As for tying into he system, I plan to remove the factory line between the steering box and the existing SCV. I will tie the new valve in these and then feed the existing SVC from the joystick.. This will give the new joystick first flow for use with the loader. The existing circuits would have secondary power. Should not be an issue as I doubt I would ever use both concurrently.

Keep us posted off you start. I will when I do, but not til it gets cold out! Still working on my new garage.

 

[Tmsoko]

Oh, also plan robust another deck lif cylinder and mount in factory location, so I can split the 3pt from the deck lift. Truly independent systems at that point.

 

[TUDOR]

Mounting on the loader would definitely be possible, but you would not have added benefit of the extra hydro circuits for use with blade...I want to be able to use the front up/down and left/right on the front blade and be able to use the 3pt hitch independently.

As for tying into he system, I plan to remove the factory line between the steering box and the existing SCV. I will tie the new valve in these and then feed the existing SVC from the joystick.. This will give the new joystick first flow for use with the loader. The existing circuits would have secondary power. Should not be an issue as I doubt I would ever use both concurrently.

It doesn't really matter which valve set goes first. The pressures from all 3 (P/S, original, and joystick) are additive. If you operate all 3 at the same time, the relief valve will call the shot as to whether they will work or not. The hydro has first call for that flow in any event.

The routing required for adding the extra valve is more important than which valve is first in line.