Adding auxillary hydraulics to an old MF?

Chlln1591 · Oct 10, 2017

Hi all first time poster but have referenced this forum several times over the last few years. I am an equipment manager for a golf course and we have run into a small problem, we were offered a great deal on a wiedennman super 500 leaf sucker/brush clearer/verticutter however our two tractors(MF 2135 Turf and a Jacobsen G-20D(rebadged MF 20C) do not have auxillary hydraulics. The 500 uses them(1 input 1 output standard size it looks like) connecting to its own valve block with three levers for tilt door open/close and dump. With some research i see this is something that has been done, but most threads i find on it are long dead with picture links broken. We may sell one and just upgrade if it cannot be done, but if it can i am asking for help of those more knowledgeable in this field than myself. The 3 point does not need to work during operation of the auxillaries.

Is this something that can be done? Or should we sell one and start looking for something with them already onboard?

Thanks

kcm.MN · Oct 10, 2017

Welcome to YT!

Here's a short video that describes the different methods you can choose from and the differences between them. There are benefits and drawbacks to each method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU-zdJkIIKY&t=208s

This can be a pretty complicated area, as you need to take into account your machine(s) that need to be used, how those machine(s) are plumbed for hydraulics, the implement(s) being used, the work being done, operator skills, cost outlay, etc.

ptfarmer · Oct 10, 2017

Since you don't need to use the 3 point you can use a diverter valve.

Bob NY · Oct 11, 2017

Here is a link to a kit that I have seen recently. It allows for the operation of 2 remote cylinders and the 3 point hitch. Delete the_disallowed.

https://www.link_disallowed/MFS3633Dual-Hydraulic-Remote-Valve-Kit

Chlln1591 · Nov 16, 2017

Thank you for the replies! We found a remote hydro kit from steiner that fits the MF 20C, the jacobson g20 being a rebadged 20c presumed it would work and it did other than one small bracket needing to be cut. Kit was 330$ and took a couple hours to install.

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