John Deere 48 loader

Danfitz55 · Jul 19, 2020

I have just purchased a John Deere 48 loader for my 2640 tractor. I am looking to buy a joystick control valve and plumb a return line to the filter housing. I am just looking for some help and the correct way to do that. Also what would be a good valve to use. Thank you

Tx Jim · Jul 19, 2020

Any spool around 10-20 GPM capacity that will accept a closed center conversion plug should be fine. Surplus center or Bailey hyd's are a couple of places that sell hyd valves. If your tractor requires a ported filter cover the following part # is the cheaper version from JD. L55982

Below is schematic how JD engineers attached loader hyd's to JD utility such as yours.

Tx Jim · Jul 19, 2020

I forgot to state hyd fitting(key 21) attaches to rear of pressure control valve which is bolted to side of trans case close to hyd filter.If tractor has a rear hyd;s then this is same location that supplies therefor the need for a tee fitting

Jim.ME · Jul 19, 2020

Here is a picture of the connection point info Tx Jim gave you.

Danfitz55 · Jul 20, 2020

https://www.baileyhydraulics.com/Bailey-12-Series-Directional-Control-Valve-2-w-Joystick-Spool-4w-3p-4w-4p-tandem-center-SAE-8

Would this joystick valve be correct?

Tx Jim · Jul 20, 2020

Valve appears to be correct if a closed center plug is installed.

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