Removing hydraulic ports on 300U......

bmagee · Oct 26, 2013

My 300U has the three front ports which at one time were for a bucket. No bucket now and only want the rear port / handle for a moldboard plow.

Can I remove the front block mounted on the chassis that ran the front ports? Will the PS and rear lift still work ok?

CNKS · Oct 26, 2013

The 300 that I am going to bid on at an auction next month has extra ports on it for a loader. If I get it they will be removed and I won't give it a second thought.

Janicholson · Oct 26, 2013

Removing them is just fine. block the ports and make a metal plate to block the movement of the handles. I would leave the valves mounted as it works now and if disturbed could be contaminated. Jim

Dave H (MI) · Oct 27, 2013

Isn't that a tad suspicious? What happened to you wouldn't buy one if it ever had a loader on it?

bmagee · Oct 27, 2013

the previous Owner (who I know) - his father-in-law was a local farmer and he bought it new with a loader, but the loader has been gone for years. I bought tractor and FH grader blade.

bmagee · Oct 27, 2013

here is a picture - I am thinking of removing the entire that I have circled.

Will I need to extend the line or may I cap and do away with the line I have circled as #2

CNKS · Oct 27, 2013

I never said that, if I remember right. This tractor has 1800 hrs on it, I think that is correct, has original tires, etc. It has not seen heavy use. I will examine it first. Several people on this forum have mentioned the damaged steering because of a loader--that doesn't mean they are all like that.

MARK ROBKE · Oct 27, 2013

I would leave the valves on it : you may want use them in the future for remotes; such as wood splitter, post driver, or a rear implement that requires a hydraulic cylinder, and, they can be single or double action. I use mine even after I sold my loader; I made hoses to run to rear of tractor and I believe they increase the value of the tractor by usefulness. Mark

mkirsch · Oct 28, 2013

Why would you be taking the valves off? That's like removing the TA instead of fixing it. It makes the tractor less valuable and less useful.

bmagee · Oct 28, 2013

I am not going to get rid of the valves and I do not have any intentions of ever getting rid of the tractor. I use the tractor with snow in the winter and I use it for local "moldboard plowing" events. My leg always hit these ports when plowing. I would never get rid of them for good, but since I have apart, I would like to remove them, since I only use the rear lift.

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