lincolnvt

Hey guys:
Wanted to update you on my diverter valve project. I had 3/8in hoses made up with quick connects to hook into my diverter valve. The hoses are the ones going vertically from the valve - you can see the green cap on one of the hoses to the right. Also, included pics of my Otto Joystick handle with sealed switch which controls the solenoid on the diverter valve. Michael Ames fabricated the connection from the handle to the joystick - he did a fantastic job and was great to work with. When holding the red button the solenoid activates and diverts the hydraulic flow from the curl/dump funtion to open / close for grapple or angle on plow etc. The hoses follow the other hydraulic lines - I have them zip tied to the hard lines and down the loader arms. I haven't decided how to end the line ie not sure where I want my bulkhead yet. If you guys have suggestions that would be great - debating between out to the mid point of the loader vs keep it on the loader arm. Anyway, hope this helps others out - it has been and continues to be a fun project.

Cheers,
Brad

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Chris2520

Great job brad. that looks really good.
now you just need to get that grapple.

Chris....

John Deere 2520 , R4's , 200CX loader with 61 inch bucket and JD Tooth Bar. And Markham 7 tooth. Tooth bar. 46 Backhoe with 16 inch bucket. with Custom made Street Flip pads off a 448 hoe. Foward work lights. Dual rear work lights. Heavy duty Alternator. I-Match , Ballast Box , Frontier BB2060 box blade , Frontier pallet Forks , JD 3 point reciever hitch. and soon A lot more.. and for grass cutting , John Deere GX 255 with 48 inch deck.

SkunkWerX

Good to go! Looks like you are ready.

The grapple is the easy part.

Kubota BX2350 and more attachments than I have sense to operate.

Kennyd

First quality work as usual Brad!

John Deere 4110HST
FEL, MMM, FEL Forks (homemade),I-Match, Ballast Box, #380 plow (modified to fit) Markham LD-48 Grapple, and lots of other STUFF.

PaulChristenson

12 x 20 x 8 ft Garage-In-A-Box Shelter

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Paul in VT

I used to own an ant farm but had to give it up. I couldn't find tractors small enough to fit it.
-- Steven Wright

lincolnvt

Thanks guys - Paul, I do have a tarp I am covering the tractor with until I build a "home" in the spring. That is a good suggestion though I will check it out. Kenny, how is your joystick working out? Will update once the grapple is hooked up and running....

Brad

Kennyd

Fantastic! It is very comfortable to use. And the horn is cool also

John Deere 4110HST
FEL, MMM, FEL Forks (homemade),I-Match, Ballast Box, #380 plow (modified to fit) Markham LD-48 Grapple, and lots of other STUFF.

SkunkWerX

Hey guys, what joystick is that?

I'm still using a toggle switch hanging off the side of my "shifter knob".

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Kubota BX2350 and more attachments than I have sense to operate.

Kennyd

See the POST here, But I don't think they work on orange machines

John Deere 4110HST
FEL, MMM, FEL Forks (homemade),I-Match, Ballast Box, #380 plow (modified to fit) Markham LD-48 Grapple, and lots of other STUFF.

lincolnvt

The joystick I am using is not nearly as cool as Kenny's but works great for my application. It is made by a company called Otto Engineering (Otto Engineering) and the part number is U2-122 (see attached PDF) It is completely sealed and the switch is large enough to use with gloves in the winter. I ordered mine from Peerless Electronics which is a distributor for Otto. Hope that helps, Brad

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