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JMS/MN
01-20-2005 09:18:15
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Re: Remote Hyd's on a wd-45 in reply to Chad from MI, 01-20-2005 07:17:13
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You have two choices- either use the internal hydraulic system via the remote coupler feeding a pair of valves to run the loader, or add a second pump and pair of valves to run the loader. Best setup is to add a front mount pump, resevoir, and valves to create a separate system. There is room under the radiator to add another pump, coupling it to the crankshaft pulley, with a stub shaft welded into the pulley, and machined true to attach a coupler. (Either Lovejoy or double roller chain). It's easier to add channel iron to the frame, move the steering pedestal forward (using two old holes and two new ones in the C-iron). Adds about 8 inches to tractor length and gives you room to work in. Make sure you match the pump pressure capability to the loader cylinders. I reversed a WD many years ago, and with the second pump setup I put in, I extended the frame. Reversed WD with loader on the back gives excellent traction- it is only a loader tractor then. Reversed means reversing the differential gear to give four speeds rear, one forward, reverse the seat and all controls. Most manure buckets are built to sit within the loader side frames, about 40 inches wide, and you might need two cylinders with about 20 inch stroke to tip the bucket. Add brackets above the bucket, on the side frames, to match the cylinder stroke. Location is determined by tipping the bucket, allowing for the bucket to dig below horizontal a few inches. Another front pump option is to buy a two groove pulley for power steering, and hang the pump below the tractor, but the pulley is boo-coo bucks. Welding the stub and machining the pulley should be less.
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