I have a B2650. I bought a Lane Shark LS-3 and decided to add a motor spool valve (vs. plumbing it how they recommend, using the third-function and return to tank) so that I can run a hydraulic auger in both directions in the future.
As a result, I have three lines that need to crisscross under the tractor:
- The line from the loader valve PB to my motor spool valve
- The line from my motor spool valve to my tank manifold (I added a tank manifold so that I can easily add rear remotes in the future and install a hydraulic fluid temp gauge so I don't overheat the fluid running it through a motor with the B2650's small tank)
- The line from my motor spool valve PB to my third-function valve
I spent about an hour with a spare piece of hose trying to figure out how to run the lines up and over the transmission so as not to have to crisscross underneath, but with the number and diameter of lines, and all the moving levers connecting under the seat, there doesn't seem to be a good way to do it.
My concern with the lines crisscrossing underneath is that unless they are protected, they might catch on something on the ground as I'm driving and cause problems.
So my question is, have any of you had to crisscross lines underneath, and if so, how did you protect them?
Best idea I've come up with is to mount a round tube underneath that runs left to right and route the lines through that. The round tube wouldn't have any sharp edges to catch stuff and if I hit something rigid, the tractor would ride up onto that vs. impacting straight on and ripping the tube off (that's the thought at least). Only downside is this tube might be in the way if I ever have a need to run mid-PTO attachments and it reduces ground clearance.
Thoughts? Thanks.
As a result, I have three lines that need to crisscross under the tractor:
- The line from the loader valve PB to my motor spool valve
- The line from my motor spool valve to my tank manifold (I added a tank manifold so that I can easily add rear remotes in the future and install a hydraulic fluid temp gauge so I don't overheat the fluid running it through a motor with the B2650's small tank)
- The line from my motor spool valve PB to my third-function valve
I spent about an hour with a spare piece of hose trying to figure out how to run the lines up and over the transmission so as not to have to crisscross underneath, but with the number and diameter of lines, and all the moving levers connecting under the seat, there doesn't seem to be a good way to do it.
My concern with the lines crisscrossing underneath is that unless they are protected, they might catch on something on the ground as I'm driving and cause problems.
So my question is, have any of you had to crisscross lines underneath, and if so, how did you protect them?
Best idea I've come up with is to mount a round tube underneath that runs left to right and route the lines through that. The round tube wouldn't have any sharp edges to catch stuff and if I hit something rigid, the tractor would ride up onto that vs. impacting straight on and ripping the tube off (that's the thought at least). Only downside is this tube might be in the way if I ever have a need to run mid-PTO attachments and it reduces ground clearance.
Thoughts? Thanks.