Hundred Series Hydraulic Remote Options

esbrian

Member
I've been trying recently to understand the options available to add hydraulic remotes to my 850 that don't involve chaining the lift arms down and losing the use of the 3-point hitch. I'm guessing the same answers apply to all hundred-series and thousand-series Fords. As I understand it now, I think I have 4 options:

[list:b10d987e3d]Option 1: Add a "stinger" style crankshaft-driven external hydraulic pump connected either to the internal reservoir or to an external reservoir. Use with basically any combination of valves, cylinders, motors, etc. up to the capacity of the pump. I guess this option could be expanded to include a belt-driven pump as an alternative.

Option 2: OEM valve mounted under the seat directly to hydraulic top cover. I don't know but am guessing that these valves are configured for power beyond such that the 3-point lift is still fully-operable when the under-the-seat valve is closed.

Option 3: Modern (current-production) adapter plate such as Tisco HV4901 mounted to top cover with current-production valve such as HV4010 or HV4021 mounted atop adapter plate. As I understand it this combination functions identically to option 2.

Option 4: Modern adapter plate such as Tisco HV4902 mounted between top cover and blocking plate. Plumbed to external valve equipped for power beyond, mounted to fender or wherever is handy. Functions identically to options 2 and 3 aside from valve location.[/list:u:b10d987e3d]
Am I on the right track here? This would be used for 1 or 2 double-acting cylinders. Anything I've misunderstood so far?

Thanks,

Brian
 

Would go with a "cross" external valve as it has more options at same price.. And would go with a cross "double two way valve".
 
opt 4 and 3 are cheaper than 2, but 2-3-4 all will work the same.

option 1 most spendy, but lets you use 3pt and aux valves at the same time.


opt 2-3-4 , while the valv eis in use, 3pt won't work. when valves are centered ( open ) 3pt will work.
 

Thanks for the tip Dean, but I was too late!

So are there advantages to using the original under-seat valves other than appearance and reduction in the number of hydraulic hoses? What do people think of the valve handle location under the seat vs on the fender?
 
the power beyond plates and 'supply your own valve' method is likely going to be cheaper than an OE style ( new or used ) under seat valve.

the under seat valve is generally cleaner.. but hoses and fittings can be made to be in control usoing 90' fittings, and custom length hoses vs precut with extra length.

your call.
 
I know a guy that has an 860 with a shop add on
valve. The valve sticks out on the right side
under the seat. The valve is in the way of the
position control lever. You have to remove the
valve to flip the lever up.

The return hose for the valve is in the filler
cap. They drilled and taped a hole for 3/8 pipe
in the center of the cap.

You can add fluid without removing the hose to
unscrew the cap.
 
This is my set up. Might give you some idea as to
what you want to do.
a175088.jpg
 

Leo, do you find that valve handle gets in your way at all?

Thanks for all the input, guys. What I'm taking from the comments is that adapter plate with external valve option (option 3 or 4 above) is the cheapest but care needs to be taken to prevent the installation from interfering with other tractor operations. I'm starting to appreciate the ease of working with a turn-key solution, but I guess my approach will depend on whether I've got more time or more money when I get to this project.

Thanks again,

Brian
 
Here are some pictures of my set-up. When I got the tractor this past spring, the lever on the OEM valve was broken off. I took what was left of the handle and got another welded on it. I don't have any issues with the handle's location...it's easily-accessible under the seat. Now if I were doing loader work, I'd probably want it up on the fender or something. But for raising a V-rake at the end of a row--not a problem.

mvphoto13511.jpg


mvphoto13512.jpg


mvphoto13513.jpg


mvphoto13514.jpg


mvphoto13515.jpg


mvphoto13516.jpg
 

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Back
Top