How to increase hydraulic flow L3400D?

[Kubie L3400D]

Is there a way to increase "total flow" to 25ish gpm from the factory 10.9 gpm?
Looking to get a 20ish "pump flow" to run some front mounted hydraulic attachments.

 

[jimh406]

Nope. It might be possible to add a pro driven pump with separate hydraulics.

 

[Kubie L3400D]

Nope. It might be possible to add a pro driven pump with separate hydraulics.

Assuming you meant PTO?

 

[jimh406]

Assuming you meant PTO?

Yes.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

if you want more hydro capacity a simple / cheap solution is to add a A PTO Driven Hydraulic Pack .
Guys often add these to run things like hydro winches or log splitters on machines with limited free main pump flows.

here is the first ad I found when i googled it

3-point hitch mounted hydraulic power pack |Green Hoe Company

The hydraulic power pack helps to make use of attachment with hydraulically driven skid steer virtually on the front end loader of the tractor. Explore the hydraulic power with us.

www.greenhoecompany.com

mine came from Princess Auto and added an extra 21 gpm

 

[Kubie L3400D]

Nope. It might be possible to add a pro driven pump with separate hydraulics.

Any product recommendations?
Gotta be cheaper than a skid steer.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Any product recommendations?
Gotta be cheaper than a skid steer.

Your going to be hard pressed to find a unit that will work for you.
You don't have enough PTO HP to run most of the units.
You are at 29HP and most units are 30HP+
Even if you got the smallest unit, it will tax your tractor hard trying to run it.

 

[Kubie L3400D]

Your going to be hard pressed to find a unit that will work for you.
You don't have enough PTO HP to run most of the units.
You are at 29HP and most units are 30HP+
Even if you got the smallest unit, it will tax your tractor hard trying to run it.

Thanks for that info.

Looks like there's no inexpensive way out of this.

 

[mikester]

Thanks for that info.

Looks like there's no inexpensive way out of this.

I hate it when facts interfere with reality

 

[Kubie L3400D]

Problem solved.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

The other option, probably a LOT cheaper, would have been to use a 3ph mounted 'self powered hydraulic pack' . A 'unit' that has it's own gas or diesel engine,pump, filter, tank,etc.

 

[Kubie L3400D]

The other option, probably a LOT cheaper, would have been to use a 3ph mounted 'self powered hydraulic pack' . A 'unit' that has it's own gas or diesel engine,pump, filter, tank,etc.

Where were you yesterday? LOL.

I've been contemplating getting a SS for quite a while for the forestry work I'm needing / wanting to do, so this will scratch several itches.

 

[fried1765]

Is there a way to increase "total flow" to 25ish gpm from the factory 10.9 gpm?
Looking to get a 20ish "pump flow" to run some front mounted hydraulic attachments.

Yup!
Bigger tractor!

 

[TheOldHokie]

Problem solved. View attachment 91491

I had to bite my tongue to keep from suggesting that when you first posted. I think you made a good call and I am jealous

Dan

 

[Kubie L3400D]

if you want more hydro capacity a simple / cheap solution is to add a A PTO Driven Hydraulic Pack .
Guys often add these to run things like hydro winches or log splitters on machines with limited free main pump flows.

here is the first ad I found when i googled it

3-point hitch mounted hydraulic power pack |Green Hoe Company

The hydraulic power pack helps to make use of attachment with hydraulically driven skid steer virtually on the front end loader of the tractor. Explore the hydraulic power with us.

www.greenhoecompany.com

mine came from Princess Auto and added an extra 21 gpm

Missed this reply somehow.
Thanks for the link.
I searched myself for the PTO driven motors, but not the standalone system.

Curious about function: does it tie into existing flow system or would you need separate controls like a 3rd function?

Once I finish the heavy work I need to do, and only maintenance requirements are needed, I'll probably sell the Bobcat and maintain with my L3400DM, which an attachment like you've linked to might be a long term solution.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Problem solved. View attachment 91491

Correct solution. Is that the stealth model?

 

[Kubie L3400D]

if you want more hydro capacity a simple / cheap solution is to add a A PTO Driven Hydraulic Pack .
Guys often add these to run things like hydro winches or log splitters on machines with limited free main pump flows.

here is the first ad I found when i googled it

3-point hitch mounted hydraulic power pack |Green Hoe Company

The hydraulic power pack helps to make use of attachment with hydraulically driven skid steer virtually on the front end loader of the tractor. Explore the hydraulic power with us.

www.greenhoecompany.com

mine came from Princess Auto and added an extra 21 gpm

P.S.
Every pump I'd seen required max output from my PTO, so as stated by someone else that probably isn't the best idea.

 

[Kubie L3400D]

Correct solution. Is that the stealth model?

I thought the same when I went searching. LOL.

I told wifey I can't leave it out in the woods or we may never find it again.

May do some orange and white camo overlay on it.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Missed this reply somehow.
Thanks for the link.
I searched myself for the PTO driven motors, but not the standalone system.

Curious about function: does it tie into existing flow system or would you need separate controls like a 3rd function?

Once I finish the heavy work I need to do, and only maintenance requirements are needed, I'll probably sell the Bobcat and maintain with my L3400DM, which an attachment like you've linked to might be a long term solution.

It would be an independent system. Keep the Bobcat - its a far better hydraulic solution with a lot more versatility.

Dan

 

[fried1765]

Problem solved. View attachment 91491

I am willing to bet that it will be many years before you decide to sell that Bobcat!