L185DT need loader 2 Spool Valve

[Alan Drake]

Have a 1978 L185DT loader spool valve has seen better days. Would like to replace however a novice with the hydr stuff. So any suggestions on replacement? Kubota wants $650 for a Prince replacement, now that's a little high for me (unless that's really the going rate)
Do not know any spec's on the subject valve, how many GPH . . .
Do not need anything else such as power beyond.

 

[Daren Todd]

Quick question first before we can answer the GPM's. Are you running an auxiliary hydraulic pump? If yes, then your somewhere between 3.5 and 5 gpm.

If your running off the stock hydraulic pump. Then your running arou d 2.5 to 3.5 gallons per minute.

You can try these people for a spool valve.

http://www.surpluscenter.com

 

[Dave_eng]

Have a 1978 L185DT loader spool valve has seen better days. Would like to replace however a novice with the hydr stuff. So any suggestions on replacement? Kubota wants $650 for a Prince replacement, now that's a little high for me (unless that's really the going rate)
Do not know any spec's on the subject valve, how many GPH . . .
Do not need anything else such as power beyond.

As a novice, how do you know you don't need the power beyond feature?

Are there 6 or 7 hoses attached to your current FEL valve block?

Dave

 

[2458n]

As a novice, how do you know you don't need the power beyond feature?

Are there 6 or 7 hoses attached to your current FEL valve block?

Dave

Should be 4 on top and 1 coming in on the left and 1 going out to the right. Kubota asked me for 1200 dollars for one on a old 1200 loader. Replaced seals for 6 dollars.

 

[Dave_eng]

Should be 4 on top and 1 coming in on the left and 1 going out to the right. Kubota asked me for 1200 dollars for one on a old 1200 loader. Replaced seals for 6 dollars.

You gave away the answer to the test.

And if the owner comes back saying he has 7 hoses what then?

Dave

 

[Alan Drake]

Good thing I checked back, never get email notification from here (look later)
Using stock pump, 6 hoses; 4 working 2 feed/return, all 6 on top of valve.
So the GPM is really low!
thanks

 

[Dave_eng]

This valve would be my choice if you want a joystick type control rather than two individual levers. $280

It also has a float position for the loader arm cylinders

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200338989_200338989

Brand Hydraulics Monoblock Loader Valve, Model# PLV22TSTKAB

Dave

 

[Alan Drake]

Well still looking however have found the following;
in/out 7/8 x 14 = #10 while working 9/16x18 = #6
One major design draw back is that all six valves are on the top of valve.
That means one must remove working valves to remove either the in/out, no big deal but all the new units avoid that problem. Looking at a Prince 5200 series at present, will need some adapters.