1984 L345DT Refurbishment

[DSDispatch]

You will need to decide how many valves you want, probably two minimum and possibly three or more. You will need to figure out how to mount the valve, probably on the ROPS if you have one. I would not pursue an old valve.

Then you will need to get the cylinders to fit your tractor. For these I recommend you get Fit Rite Hydraulics to make them. In fact, that is who I brought the whole system from (valve, mount and cylinders)

Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com

Manufacturers of tractor 3 point hitch top and tilt hydraulic kits, hydraulic top links and hydraulic side links.

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Then you will need a few new hoses probably.

I'm working on sourcing the ROPS. Can you share any information on the type of valve I'll need? I don't think sourcing hoses will be a problem - I have a lot of oilfield and equipment vendors nearby in ETX as well as my local dealer.

 

[DSDispatch]

It is interesting that the yellow color is NOT listed in the chart linked above.

I would use OSHA safety yellow just because it is easy to get.

Went by my local dealer today to pick up another can of "old" orange. They have a restored 80's vintage tractor in their showroom and I snapped a photo of the yellow pedals.

I've got to say, I don't like the yellow on the throttle lever and foot actuator. Has anyone else seen this on other similar vintage tractors or is this just something they decided to do?

The guys at the parts counter were stumped when I asked them about the "kubota yellow". After talking to the guys in the shop they suggested using safety yellow from tractor supply, but I'm not sure it will be mustard enough. So grateful to have first world problems!

 

[Russell King]

I'm working on sourcing the ROPS. Can you share any information on the type of valve I'll need? I don't think sourcing hoses will be a problem - I have a lot of oilfield and equipment vendors nearby in ETX as well as my local dealer.

See this valve that is something like you would need. You need the power beyond sleeve also. There is a good diagram lower in the post showing the general arrangement for the hydraulic circuit.

Monoblock Hydraulic Directional Control Valve, 2 Spool, 11 GPM

Monoblock Hydraulic Directional Control Valve, 2 Spool, 11 GPM

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