L2501 - Hydraulic powered skid steer quick attach

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I tried to find a kit to buy, I even went to Kubota but I couldn't find a kit to have a Hydraulic powered skid steer quick attach for my L2501 so I'm building one.

It works, still need to lube and make some adjustments.

 

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Very interesting. I look forward to seeing it all put together.
 
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Heck yeah! That's awesome. Very cool modification.
 
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Heck yeah! That's awesome. Very cool modification.
Thanks!

It needs some fine tuning and it's time to get the second front hydraulics system on it.

I plan to cut new arms that are up when open and level when down with a protective cover.

I have the Kubota front hydraulics kit but I'm replacing the control valve with one from from Summit Hydraulics that has 2 front hydraulic feeds/solenoids.

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You also need a buffer / flow restrictor on that small of a cylinder.
It will react better for you.
 
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You also need a buffer / flow restrictor on that small of a cylinder.
It will react better for you.
I agree, this is the prototype so I expected to have to tweak things.

I'm running it off the feed for my grapple and hydraulic auger but I plan to run a restrictor in the cylinder once I get the dedicated hydraulic system on and I plan to get a ram that has less travel
 

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thats cool... but i'm more impressed with that 396 black SS. absolutely gorgeous!
 
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I agree, this is the prototype so I expected to have to tweak things.

I'm running it off the feed for my grapple and hydraulic auger but I plan to run a restrictor in the cylinder once I get the dedicated hydraulic system on and I plan to get a ram that has less travel
Sounds like a great plan.I like your ideas!
 
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This is exactly what I have been looking to do. This valve has a plug in the T port so do you remove this plug and connect here for power beyond. Thanks in advance for any help.
 

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I agree, this is the prototype so I expected to have to tweak things.

I'm running it off the feed for my grapple and hydraulic auger but I plan to run a restrictor in the cylinder once I get the dedicated hydraulic system on and I plan to get a ram that has less travel
How do you plan on restricting flow to the cylinder?
 

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This is exactly what I have been looking to do. This valve has a plug in the T port so do you remove this plug and connect here for power beyond. Thanks in advance for any help.
I have the Kubota third function kit but I bought parts to have 2 front hydraulic systems.

I can post pictures of what I have once I get it put on.
 
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I really like what you have come up with and want to do it to my B-3350 . Can you advise what the dimensions are on the cylinder and where you got it and the orifice's ?
 
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Sounds cool. I don’t switch many times in a day, so it would be basically almost unused for me.
 

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That’s awesome!! I wonder if it would be easy enough to just use a diverter for that function? Since you wouldn’t have to worry about using curl at the same time.
 
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That’s awesome!! I wonder if it would be easy enough to just use a diverter for that function? Since you wouldn’t have to worry about using curl at the same time.
I don't see why not and it would save a lot of money, if you do it be sure to post it!