Question on hydraulics when converting to a quick connect loader

[mike paulson]

I'll be adding a snow plow blade with quick connect and with hydraulic angle. In other words I was planning on putting quick hydraulic couplers on the hoses that usually control the dump function on my loader bucket and connecting them to the power angle via quick hydraulic couplers. Any negatives besides having to make sure the snow blade is perpendicular to the ground first before disconnecting the lines

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Not too sure why you need to ... make sure the snow blade is perpendicular to the ground first before disconnecting the lines ...

 

[Yooper]

Pay the extra $ for flat faced couplers like they have on skid steers. They connect and disconnect easier with little to no oil leakage when disconnecting.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I'll be adding a snow plow blade with quick connect and with hydraulic angle. In other words I was planning on putting quick hydraulic couplers on the hoses that usually control the dump function on my loader bucket and connecting them to the power angle via quick hydraulic couplers. Any negatives besides having to make sure the snow blade is perpendicular to the ground first before disconnecting the lines

I think I understand the question. No problem other than the inconvenience of not being able to tilt the blade.

If it were me I would probably spend some cash and use a diverter valve to retain the tilt functionality.

Dan

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[TheOldHokie]

I'll be adding a snow plow blade with quick connect and with hydraulic angle. In other words I was planning on putting quick hydraulic couplers on the hoses that usually control the dump function on my loader bucket and connecting them to the power angle via quick hydraulic couplers. Any negatives besides having to make sure the snow blade is perpendicular to the ground first before disconnecting the lines

BTW - I replied a bit hastily in reccomending a diverter.. You could add a single spool directional valve for 3rd function angling rather than a duverter. It's less money, no switching needed, and probably cleaner plumbing. For your applicatuon far better than a diverter. What tractor/loader combination are we talking about?

Dan